What’s On
We have a lively programme of family friendly events every year. We make sure we have something for everyone from toddlers to seniors. Our evening events are a chance to enjoy a social evening in the museum at night with entertaining talks, quizzes and even murder mystery suppers.
Tickets for our evening events are available through our shop on the Historical Diving Society website.
Red Hat Knitters
EVERY Saturday
FROM 07/Apr/2018
TO 27/Oct/2018
11.30am-1pm. Come and join us, The Diving Museum’s very own knitting group. We knit items to sell in the Museum and work on various other group charity projects.
Knit, chat – we supply tea and biscuits.
Underwater 2018
FROM Saturday 26/May/2018
TO Monday 28/May/2018
An exhibition of underwater-inspired multi-media contemporary art featuring local artists.
A great opportunity to buy an original piece of artwork. Prizes are awarded to the works that get the most public votes. Come and vote for your favourite piece.
Father’s Day
Sunday 17/Jun/2018
Treat your Dad to a day out! All Dads accompanied by their child/children can visit the museum for free on Father’s Day.
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The Diver Who Saved a Cathedral
Saturday 23/Jun/2018
7.30pm, EVENING TALK.
There are some unusual diving jobs – this one is extraordinary. For six years William Walker toiled beneath the walls of Winchester Cathedral to save it from sinking. This is his story.
£6. Refreshments are included.
Diving into the Deep Antarctic with Blue Planet 2 by Dr. John Copley
Saturday 07/Jul/2018
7.30pm, EVENING TALK.
Award-winning speaker, Jon Copley, talks of his record-breaking deep dives to the deepest known underwater thermal vents and his submersible dives to 1km beneath the Antarctic ice for Blue Planet 2. Unmissable.
£9. Refreshments are included.
Fish and Clips Movie Quiz + Fish and Chips Supper
Saturday 21/Jul/2018
7.00pm for 7.30pm.
Quiz night at the museum with questions based on movies with underwater themes. At half time we serve a hot and hearty fish and chips supper. And prizes for the winning teams. We can accommodate only 10 tables of 4. Advance booking advisable.
£7.50pp. (Bring your own drinks).
Treasures from the Deep by Martin Woodward
Saturday 04/Aug/2018
7.30pm, EVENING TALK.
During a lifetime of diving in the North Sea, the Persian Gulf and beyond Martin Woodward has worked on treasure wrecks and salvage projects including the search for Goering’s Gold and the Lost City of Atlantis. His talk includes his remarkable projects and the treasures he has recovered from the oceans.
£6. Refreshments are included.
It’s Magic!
FROM Saturday 25/Aug/2018
TO Sunday 26/Aug/2018
A weekend of magical family fun. Snitches and witches, spells and tricks. Make your own spells and magic wands. Come and meet a real Parliament of Owls.
It’s just Magic!
Heritage Open Days
FROM Thursday 13/Sep/2018
TO Friday 14/Sep/2018
The Diving Museum is open for free as part of the Britain’s biggest heritage festival.
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Death Under Pressure – A Murder Mystery Evening
Saturday 29/Sep/2018
7.00pm for 7.30pm start.
A light-hearted murder mystery with a fish and chip supper, red herrings and just desserts. An evening of dramatic fun – solve the clues and unmask a murderer. We can accommodate only 10 tables of four so booking is advisable.
£10 includes welcome drink, supper, dessert and lots of fun. (Bring your own drinks.)
