Jane Austen 250 at City Museum

A portrait of Jane Austen with the Forever Jane logo

This May half-term at City Museum, join us as we celebrate 250 years of Jane Austen.

Roll a dice to find out who your Jane Austen husband is, and use the information cards to find out more about him!

Make a paddle fan and learn the secret language of fans used to covertly send messages to those you like… or don’t like!

Children & Family Activities

Jane Austen 250

May Half Term

Event Information

Date:

24 May 2025 - 2 Jun 2025

Price:

Included in general admission.

Age:

5+

Venue:

City Museum

Address:

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Winchester City Museum, The Square, Winchester, SO23 9ES

Opening hours

Wed 6 May 2026: 10:00 – 17:00
Thu 7 May 2026: 10:00 – 17:00
Fri 8 May 2026: 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 9 May 2026: 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 10 May 2026: 11:00 – 17:00
Mon 11 May 2026: 10:00 – 17:00
Tue 12 May 2026: 10:00 – 17:00

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