02 February 2013 to 02 June 2013.
Inspiring wonder at the natural world and highlighting the need for wildlife conservation, the exhibition showcases the winning images from all 11 categories of the competition…including underwater worlds, urban wildlife, plants and more. Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the world’s most prestigious annual wildlife photography competition. It is currently in its 48th year and is open to amateur and professional photographers alike.

20 March 2013 to 23 June 2013.
The ancient industry of tanning leather using oak bark has been carried out at Hamlyn’s tannery in Colyton for hundreds of years. The firm of J and FJ Baker and Sons Ltd, who now run the tannery, are the only company in Britain that still makes leather in this way. The work is hard, smelly and messy but produces high quality leather for which there is still a flourishing market. Life and work in the tannery are captured in the black and white photographs of Paul Glendell, reminiscent of James Ravilious's work. Like Ravilious, also inspired by the founding principles of Henry Cartier-Bresson, Paul continues in the fine tradition of social documentary, capturing the moment and the essence of a place with the unassuming Leica camera. In his un-posed photographs, Paul portrays the people and processes involved in an ancient craft, conveying the spirit of the place, the qualities of light, the sense of movement. Paul is an award winning photo-journalist documenting environmental issues and disappearing cultural history. His work has been published in Time and Life magazines, national newspapers and the BBC. Paul’s commissioned photography work involved extensive travels around Britain, Germany, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Romania and Israel. His work has been exhibited in Britain, France, China, Slovakia and Hungary.

06 April 2013 to 24 November 2013.
A century ago in 1913, Applehayes Farm at Clayhidon on the Devon-Somerset border belonged to Harold Harrison, a retired rancher from Argentina. Harrison, became friends with the Camden Town Artists Group whilst a London art student and from 1910 onwards he invited the members to visit his farm, amongst them Spencer Gore, Charles Ginner and Robert Bevan. Bevan, in particular, was inspired by the East Devon landscape and returned regularly until 1920. RAMM is commemorating this centenary with a display of its important 1913 paintings by both Bevan and Ginner. Samuel Palmer was one of the most original and influential artists of the 19th century and is famously associated with Shoreham in Kent. However, in later life he was arguably more inspired by the scenery of Devon than any other. With the help of the V&A Purchase Grant Fund and the Friends of the Museum, RAMM has recently acquired one of Palmer’s important late watercolours, After the Storm, 1861. This large scale exhibition work is an imaginary shipwreck scene based on the coastline around the Valley of the Rocks near Lynmouth and will be on public display in Exeter for the very first time. The images in this exhibition are available to buy on a range of products. Visit our prints website: http:/ rints.rammuseum.org.uk From time to time the galleries will be closed for special events; please check before travelling, phone: 01392 265858. Accompanying events Wednesday 8 May, 1 to 2pm, £4.50 (£3) - Lunchtime art gallery walk and talk with John Madin, RAMM’s Art Curator. Wednesday 5 June, 1 to 2pm, £4.50 (£3) - Lunchtime lecture - Benjamin Robert Haydon: The Triumphs and the Tragedies with Alan Read, lecturer for NADFAS.

22 April 2013 to 21 July 2013.
Hello Kitty originated in Japan in 1974 and has been popular for all ages ever since. In the latest celebration of the passions of local collectors we will be showcasing one person’s Hello Kitty collection, amassed since the mid 1980s. Do you have a collection that you would like to exhibit? Email RAMM@exeter.gov.uk

27 April 2013 to 08 December 2013.
This display shows a special selection of adornments from RAMM’s World Cultures collection. What do your clothes say about you? All over the world people strive to transform and beautify their bodies with permanent and temporary adornment. For many communities it is an integral expression of the traditions, nationality, status and spirituality through which people define their personal identity and place in society. For others, it’s to attain an ideal of beauty promoted by their society, or to deliberately reject that ideal in order to pursue individuality.

29 May 2013 to 30 May 2013.
Look at wildlife close up with a digital microscope and magnifying glasses and draw the patterns revealed. All children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adults can watch/supervise for free. Some activities are messy so do wear clothes that can get dirty. If an activity is busy there may be a short wait.

30 May 2013 to 30 May 2013.
Learn more about the power of plants in the year 1602 by helping our ‘herb women’ prepare natural remedies in the Tudor kitchen, using a variety of plants gathered from their own physick garden. Mistresses Eleanor and Christina are skilled in the knowledge and the use of herbs. They will be preparing infusions, tisanes, poultices and healing salves for the benefit and wellbeing of the Hurst household.

31 May 2013 to 31 May 2013.
Your opportunity to have your work in the children’s gallery on the RAMM website. Produce your own picture inspired by one of RAMM’s paintings, drawings or prints currently on display. All children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adults can watch/supervise for free. Some activities are messy so do wear clothes that can get dirty. If an activity is busy there may be a short wait.

31 May 2013 to 31 May 2013.
A chance to make butter Tudor style. Please bring one large pot of real double or whipped cream which is at room temperature and wear clothes that can get messy. Places are limited. If the activity is busy there may be a short wait. Accompanying adults can watch and help. All children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adults can watch/supervise for free. Some activities are messy so do wear clothes that can get dirty. If an activity is busy there may be a short wait.

01 June 2013 to 02 June 2013.
Belmont Park, Exeter EX1 2DH Visit RAMM’s stall at the city’s annual celebration of cultural diversity. The festival presents two days of free live music and performance, a plethora of stalls offering children’s activities, information about local groups and institutions, fair trade and crafts for sale, food, a licensed bar and friendly atmosphere. www.exeter-respect.org