What's On at Brentford's Musical Museum

Autumn Programme of films, concerts and tea dances

Sunday 25 November at 3.00pm
The Dolly Sisters (1945)
Dir. Irving Cummings (U) 114 mins
Betty Grable’s biggest hit made at the height of her career, this is also her splashiest and most lavish musical. Grable and June Haver star as two sisters from Hungary who become famous entertainers. Oscar-nominated for best music and featuring songs I Can’t Begin to Tell You and I’m Always Chasing Rainbows.
Tickets: £7.00/£5.50 concessions

Sunday 9 December at 3.00pm
Holiday Affair (1949)
Dir. Don Hartman (U) 87 mins
This festive season we are delighted to present this charming Christmas classic rom-com starring Janet Leigh and Robert Mitchum. The story of a recently widowed woman and her young son, and the two men who have fallen in love with her - plus snow and all the seasonal trimmings you could wish for.
Tickets: £7.00/£5.50 concessions

Tea Dances
Saturdays at 2.30pm 15 December
Strictly fun – join in a social afternoon of Ballroom, Latin and Sequence dancing, to the sounds of the DJ’s selection of popular dance tunes.  All levels of ability are welcome, and a partner is not necessary. Free dance lesson at 2pm. Tickets: £8.50 includes a glass of Prosecco or tea/coffee.

Christmas Tea Dance – dress code - Christmas Sparkle.

Sunday 16 at 3.00pm
Christmas Concert
The Museum's ever-popular annual spectacular! Chris Barber, resident organist and Director of Music at the Musical Museum, will enchant you at the Mighty Wurlitzer.  He will be joined by a group of talented vocalists and musicians in a very special concert. Spectacular lighting and projection will whisk you to Manhattan in the snow and skating in the park, as this year’s theme is "Christmas in New York". Expect lots of popular classics as well as seasonal favourites.
Tickets: £16.50 (free glass of prosecco for advance booking by 30 November).

Opening hours

The Museum is open on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays from 10:30am to 5pm, last entry is at 4pm.

Tours with live demonstrations of self playing instruments and the Mighty Wurlitzer take place at 11am, 1pm & 3pm.

Group Visits

The Museum is open on any day for groups consisting of 20 people or more. Please contact the museum for further details.

Admission:

Standard entry: £11.00
Concessions: £9.00 
Children (5 to 16): £5.00
Family ticket (2 adults plus up to 3 children) £25.00
50% off for residents of the London Borough of Hounslow

The museum, concert hall & tea room are available for hire for parties, special events and corporate functions. Discounted rates apply to community & charity hires.  

November 19, 2018