Enjoy an evening with a difference in Ryde’s beautifully restored Grade II* Listed Royal Victoria Arcade, where all funds generated will go directly towards keeping the town’s Museum open.
The fascinating ancient Arcade cellar+ is the Museum’s home, and the evening gives visitors a chance after hours, to explore the labyrinth of whitewashed brick arched rooms brimming with local often quirky artefacts and film footage, including hundreds of once banned saucy postcards from acclaimed artist Donald McGill .
Music and refreshments
Cheeses, wines and whisky will be generously supplied by co-hosts Union Street’s Pickle & Dill and the Arcade’s Sip & Smoke, serenaded with live music from local artistes.
The Historic Ryde Society will be giving guided tours of the Museum throughout the evening, and you never know, one or two of the ancient inhabitants might make a comeback appearance before they return to their cellar home for the night.
Where and when
A Night At The Museum takes place on Thursday 27th July, 7pm to 8.30pm at The Museum of Ryde, Royal Victoria Arcade, Union Street, Ryde P033 2LQ
Tickets are priced at £25 each and are on sale at Pickle & Dill, 51 Union Street and Sip & Smoke, 14 Royal Arcade in Ryde’s town centre.
+There is a stairlift to enable visitors with mobility issues to reach the Museum safely.
Show your support
If you cannot make the evening but wish to keep the Museum open, please donate via the Just Giving Page.
News shared by Jane on behalf of The Museum of Ryde. Ed
