The University of Southampton’s annual Arts and Humanities Day – an opportunity for the public to get hands-on with activities, talks, exhibitions, and workshops – is taking place in the heart of the city for the first time on Saturday (Nov 9)
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Billed as a family-friendly event, it’s set to feature interactive activities including virtual reality experiences, constructing Roman mosaic Lego, Chinese paper cutting, and exploring archaeological finds.
There’s also an opportunity to explore items from the university’s archives from the Battle of Waterloo, the Coronation of Queen Victoria, and the raising of the Mary Rose.
Previously held at the university’s Avenue Campus, this year the Arts and Humanities Day will be held in Southampton’s Cultural Quarter, in the MAST Mayflower Studios, Sir James Matthews Building, John Hansard Gallery and Southampton City Art Gallery.
The day forms part of Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival, which has been running since 2014. It runs this year from Thursday 7 to Saturday 16 November.
Arts and Humanities Day runs from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance via Eventbrite. Visit the Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival website for more information about this and other events.