News from the Museum

New acquisition : Bronze Age jewellery

Rare bronze age gold, found in the local area, is now on display in the Windsor & Royal Borough Museum.

The beautiful small twisted gold bracelet and five gold rings, all more than 3,000 years old, were bought by the museum with the help of funding from the V&A Purchase Grant Fund, as well as the Headley Trust for Archaeology and the Friends of the Windsor & Royal Borough Museum.

We have been advised by the British Museum, that the gold was originally panned in Wales or Ireland, and is a fine example of the exceptional skill of early metal workers during the period 1300 to 1150BC. The jewellery may have been deposited as an offering to the gods to bring good fortune.

Finds such as these, which are more than 300 years old and made from at least 10% precious metal, are assessed by a specialist committee and made available to the nearest publicly funded accredited museum.

(February 2012)

Volunteering at the Museum

The new museum has provided a great opportunity to bring in volunteers of all ages as stewards to assist museum staff. We would like people who can bring enthusiasm and inspiration for our local heritage and culture, to enhance the public's enjoyment.

The family friendly museum is open to the public six days a week (Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 4pm and Sunday 12noon - 4pm) with Mondays reserved for schools and community visits. Audio wands and audio visual presentations illustrate the history of the people of the town and the borough. There are also interactive elements to involve and engage visitors of all ages.

We aim to set up a teachers' advisory panel to help us design effective school sessions.

If you would like more information about projects, or you would like to volunteer for us, especially at weekends, please complete the Volunteer online form, or for further information please email museum@rbwm.gov.uk.

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