Northampton Museum & Art Gallery always has a varied, colourful programme to share with you, and this summer is no exception – with attractions spanning the history of gladiatorial fights through to an immersive murder mystery game!
We’ll start with the current exhibition, Gladiators of Britain, which is showing some of this country’s most important objects which tell the story of these ancient entertainment venues, and it’s a chance to learn more about the people who died to the roar of the crowd.
‘It will reveal the violence of the arena, and the importance of spectacle within Roman culture.’
The Colchester Vase – loaned by Colchester Museums – depicts a battle between two real gladiators, and the only confirmed piece of gladiatorial armour from Roman Britain, the Hawkedon Helmet, are among the items displayed.
From the ancient to the decidedly current, and Cardboard Clues: Murder in the Museum is an opportunity to try out your detective skills to solve a series of curious and whimsical mysteries.
Making use of a companion app, you will explore the museum, uncovering clues and life-sized cardboard characters – will they be a suspect, witness or victim?
This sharp way to put your problem-solving abilities to the test is ideal for families, friends or anyone with a curious mind. Are you in?
Lasting anywhere between one and two hours, you will have three cases to solve – from a vandalized moustache to a victim flattened by an ancient sarcophagus!
Slots are timed, and only one phone is needed to play Cardboard Clues.
Both the exhibition and the game are running through to September 7.
For more information visit northamptonmuseums.com
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