Conserving the Brickworks – tour

Have you ever wanted to know more about how we conserve our collection? From the machinery to the fabric of the building – our site needs a huge amount of care and attention to protect the collection we hold for future generations.

This summer our conservation volunteer John is on hand to share some of the secrets and chemical alchemy that keep our site safe from corrosion and collapse. It’s really interesting stuff brought to life by a former employee of the Bursledon Brick Company and definitely not to be missed.

The Pan Mill Under Conservation

Dates for 2022 are:

17th July 11.30am and 1.30pm

21st August 11.30am and 1.30pm

18th September 11.30am and 1.30pm

These engaging and informal tours, aimed at regular museum visitors, are included in the standard museum admission prices and do not need to be pre-booked. Tours last approximately one hour and you are welcome to stay on site and explore the museum and our collections after your tour.

Tours for larger groups and for organised adult groups (such as WI, U3A and Men’s Sheds) still need to be booked separately – for full details about booked group tours, click this link.