Discover Medieval Innovations That Changed The World At Guildford Museum And Castle

Published on: 5 Oct, 2017
Updated on: 10 Oct, 2017

Discover the Medieval innovations that changed the world at Guildford Museum and Castle from October 7 to 29.

It showcases 15 inventions of the period, all of which allow visitors a hands-on experience.

You people can have fun at Guildford Museum with some hands-on experience.

A museum spokesperson said: “Most people see the medieval period as an era of unsophisticated squalor, but it was in reality a period of great creativity and development.

“Many technologies that underpinned the Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution were first developed in Medieval times, and our ancestors of the period also refined various Roman inventions.”

The exhibition will especially be of interest to young people. They can build a castle wall and then knock it down using a siege engine, try weaving cloth on the loom, use a compass to guide a ship from London to Norway, practise jousting like a knight of old.

Each section can be enjoyed as a stand-alone experience but if you wish to visit both venues it does not matter which one you go to first.

Have a go at building an arch bridge.

For visitors first go to Medieval Machines at Guildford Castle, follow up with a trip to Guildford Museum – take your castle ticket to receive a free souvenir of your visit.

The exhibition also offers opportunities to volunteer as exhibition facilitators helping visitors to enjoy the interactive exhibits. If you are interested in joining this team, contact Dajana Topczewski for information including on the training and support you will receive. Email her at Dajana.topczewski@guildford.gov.uk

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