July 15th - November 27th, 2021
'Edwardian Culture and the Panacea Society' looks at the lives of middle class women in Edwardian England.
October 5th, 2019
Fun Palaces celebrates the art and culture of Bedford with a wide selection of special events, taking place in venues all over the town centre. Join us on Saturday 5th October for special art activities in the Museum.
June 6th - September 22nd, 2019
The true story of Dilys Barltrop, daughter of Mabel 'Octavia' Barltrop. Through video footage and archives located in the Founders House, you can explore the effect that growing up in a religious community had on Dilys.
November 22nd - December 15th, 2018
Savour the sights and sounds of Christmas at the Founder’s house with beautiful decorations and a feast of surprises to discover.
October 20th - November 4th, 2018
Risk Takers and History Makers is an HLF funded, Vote 100, schools and community engagement project in partnership with John Bunyan Museum and Bedford Chronicles. It will highlight Bedford’s hidden heritage, sharing the stories of four women who, over a 300yr period fought and struggled against the society and government, for justice or their faith and beliefs. The project will culminate in a two week exhibition at the museums.
September 15th, 2018
On Saturday the 15th Sept from 11 -5 pm PEAC will be hosting Anthropocene-Keep It Green! in the Panacea Museum Gardens. Speakers will include: • Rupert Read - Green Politician and Philosopher • Jo Atherton - Environmental Artist • Aletheia Mashiri - Community Gardener • Athen Ayren– Greenpeace Greenspeaker • Jane Perrone- Freelance writer specialising in plants and gardens • Kezzabelle Ambler – Performance Poet There will be a range of stands including Abundance Bedford, Greenpeace, The Woodland Trust and Bedfordshire Climate Change Forum. Free workshops will include ‘Green Wishes’ ceramics for adults and children and ‘Museum Of The Future’ family quiz.
September 6th - October 7th, 2018
Precious Earth Art Collective are a group of ceramicists who create work in response to global issues such as climate change. They return to the museum to present ANTHROPOCENE: OF OUR OWN MAKING, an exhibition of new works inspired by the CenSAMM 2018 conference theme of Natural Disasters and apocalypse.
July 12th - August 26th, 2018
NOHAT return to the museum in summer 2018 to present ‘Woman shall inherit the Earth’ an exhibition of art by woman from Bedford and beyond exploring end of the world narratives from a feminist perspective.
July 5th - September 2nd, 2018
Living Weaves is an exhibition of contemporary craft inspired by the Gardens and the story of The Panacea Society that celebrates, both the art of fabric construction and the outdoors.
March 8th - July 1st, 2018
In the lead up to the CenSAMM international conference, 'Apocalypse in Art: The Creative Unveiling', artist, Michael Takeo Magruder's work 'De / coding the Apocalypse' will be redesigned and exhibited in the Panacea Museum. The work investigates our enduring fascination with the Book of Revelation.
September 7th, 2017 - April 16th, 2018
This exhibition, set throughout the museum and grounds, will feature some of the Society’s most iconic advertisements.
July 6th - August 12th, 2017
Artist's Collective NOHAT proudly presents 25 and Counting, a multi-disciplinary exhibition of work by 25 plus Bedfordshire-based female artists. Private view 5th July 6th July – 12th August 2017
June 28th - July 1st, 2017
The Panacea Museum will host the first exhibition of the Precious Earth Art Collective, a group of ceramicists who have created a body of work in response global issues such as climate change and endangered species.
March 30th - October 28th, 2017
Life at the Founder’s House The Panacea Museum 30th March 2017
April 1st - October 31st, 2016
Many visitors are curious to discover what became of the Panaceans during the second half of the 20th century and to learn more about the Society’s wealth and legacy.
July 1st - October 31st, 2015
A Display of art work and decorative objects created and collected by members of the Panacea Society.
April 1st - October 31st, 2015
An exhibition of photographs, costumes and clothing focussing on the social activities of the Panacea Society from 1927 - 1932.