Events

Children’s Book Sale

Monday 19^th July -Thursday 29^th August

Join us during the summer holidays for our first ever Children’s Book Sale. We’ve collected lots of second-hand children’s books and we’ll be featuring them in the Museum’s historic bookshop with a charming automata window display. From older classics to contemporary stories, there will be plenty of books for little ones (and big ones!) to enjoy. If you have any children’s book that you’d like to donate, we’d like to hear from you!

Summer Fun: Lichfield Legends

Every Thursday in August Sessions from 11am-2:15pm

Child ticket £3.50

During the summer holidays, we'll be hosting a series of children's craft activities! Each session will focus on ‘Lichfield Legends’, including David Garrick, Erasmus Darwin and our man of many words himself. We will be limiting sessions to prebooked tables (with no minimum and maximum of 6 per table, including adults). Children must be accompanied by an adult and tickets cost £3.50 per child. Book your space/table by calling us on 01543 264972 or emailing us at sjmuseum@lichfield.gov.uk.

Samuel Johnson’s 312^th Birthday Celebrations

Saturday 18^th September

Free

We’ll be celebrating Samuel Johnson’s 312th Birthday at the place where he was born. On Saturday 18th September, we will be hosting a series of free activities for visitors to enjoy based on Heritage Open Days ‘Edible England’ theme. These will include poetry and storytelling inspired by food, and family craft activities for all to enjoy. Our annual civic ceremony will also take place on Lichfield’s historic Market Square from midday. Free slices of cake are available for visitors while stocks last!