Artist Sir Howard Hodgkin was born #OnThisDay in 1932 💚🩷 Discover his work in this story 👉 artuk.org/discover/stori… 'Gramophone' by Howard Hodgkin (1932–2017) © Howard Hodgkin. All rights reserved, DACS 2024. 📷 Museum & Art Swindon

We are celebrating the amazing achievement of #TEAMGB at the #Olympics by sharing this archive video of FW Hawksworth’s travels to the Continent in the year of his retirement as Chief Mechanical Engineer (1949), arriving in Calais by boat #OnlineArtExchange #France Art UK

Lots of fun to be had at STEAM Museum over the summer. My grandson isnt so sure about Brunel but loved driving the train & having a go at the signals, it's kids for a quid too ! #Swindon

Happy #InternationalCatDay! 🐈️ Here at Lydiard House Museum we love cats & so did previous residents! This image comes from our archive & was taken by local photographer Albert Beaney while on the Lydiard Estate in the 1950s. What a purrfect throwback from the Lydiard Estate.

At STEAM, we’re thrilled to announce the upcoming Swindon Wellbeing Festival this Feb! 🎉 We’re excited to share an exclusive preview of the class schedule. 🧘🌸🎟️ Be the first to know when tickets go on sale register now: l8r.it/cuQD

August 2024 Object of the Month! Check out the GWR Policeman’s Helmet Badge, a rare gem from the early 1900s. Discover its role in GWR's rich history. Learn more: l8r.it/Z2Qi Plan your visit: l8r.it/PE5N #RailwayHistory #GWR #MuseumExhibit #STEAMMuseum

Get ready for Brick Explorer Day next week!🎉 Enjoy a day of creativity & fun for all ages, featuring DUPLO Trains, Train Races, Build Challenges & more! Plus, Kids for a Quid—just £1 with a full-paying adult. Get tickets: l8r.it/D5bs

Our Kids for a Quid offer returns this summer to STEAM!⁠ ⁠ You can now discover the history of the Great Western Railway, with kids gaining access to the museum for £1 until the 2nd of September 2024! ⁠ #swindon #wiltshire #daysoutwithkids #lowcostactivities #summerholidays

Get ready for a weekend of #wellness at #SwindonWellbeingFestival! 🧘✨ Join us on the 8th & 9th February 2025, for workshops, talks & exclusive classes designed to help you thrive. 🎟️Early bird tickets are on sale now—don't miss out! l8r.it/Uirb

Don't miss our Brick Explorer Day Tomorrow! Free with admission to STEAM Join Us for a Day of Fun & Creativity! Come explore, create & have fun, a perfect day for families & builders of all ages! 📅 21st Aug ⏰️ 10:30am till 3:30pm Book your tickets now! l8r.it/Vr7T

Today is our Brick Explorer Day! This is included with admission to STEAM and there is so much to see and do for all the family. On today until 3:30 pm here is a snippet of what to expect. Comment with a 🚂if you are coming along!

Have you seen our new exhibition 'GWR: What's Your Emergency?'🦺🚨 It highlights the vital role of emergency services on the railway, featuring Police, Fire, & Ambulance. Plus, don't miss the new LEGO Brick Policeman model! 🦺 Plan your visit: l8r.it/35fe

Have you got your ticket for Swindon Railway Festival yet? We are so excited, with just over 3 weeks to go until this fantastic event this year is set to be better than ever! Find out more and get your tickets here: l8r.it/45NH

Don't miss tomorrow's Object Handling Session at STEAM! Dress up as a GWR police officer, complete with a GWR truncheon. Pretend to put out a fire with our stirrup pump or scoop sand onto a flaming incendiary bomb. l8r.it/YA4V

🚂The #SwindonRailwayFestival is just over 2 weeks away & it's shaping up to be the best yet! With 20+ #ModelRailways, unique traders, heritage societies & iconic locomotives! 🎟️ Get your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable weekend! l8r.it/cdRB

🌟 Wow, what an incredible first-ever #BrickExplorerDay we had last week! 🎉 Over 200 visitors got a sneak peek of the fun to expect at the Brick Show this Oct! 🧱✨ Huge thanks to the Brickish LEGO® User Group team! We can’t wait to see you all on Oct 5th & 6th! l8r.it/4luS

New this year at Swindon Railway Festival! This year we are excited to announce that we will have an additional modelling area which will include Meccano & vintage Hornby layouts! Don't miss out on this exciting addition to the show & get your tickets now! l8r.it/dRH3

🎉 #Educators & #Parents, want to win #LEGO prizes for your #school? Join our school #competition! 🌍 Design a Railway Bridge of the Future to Combat #ClimateChange. 🌱 Winners meet a LEGO® Master Builder & get awesome prizes! Enter here: l8r.it/Iwqk Brickish LEGO® User Group

Have you heard about the amazing Railway Village Family Festival? This Saturday from 11am Swindon Heritage Preservation are running an amazing day of events for #HeritageOpenDays 2024! FREE for the whole family to enjoy for one day only! l8r.it/lF4l #Swindon #localhistory