The Centennial Celebration of the Life & Works of
Sir Archibald Geikie (1835-1924)
8-9 November 2024
Lectures | Exhibition | Activities
PROGRAMME COMING SOON
Come join us at Haslemere Museum in celebration of the renowned Victorian
geologist Sir Archibald Geikie.
This 2-day event aims to celebrate his life and work in the
United Kingdom and internationally as well as highlighting his local connections here in
Haslemere and the celebrated Geikie Archive now in the care of the Museum.
We will be holding a series of lectures in-house and live streamed,
including from eminent speakers from the world of geoscience and members of the Geikie
family.
The wider programme also includes arts and crafts sessions and children's activities
relating to the Geikie collections. An evening fundraising Ceilidh music and dance event will be
held, offering fun for all ages!
There will also be a major exhibition displaying some objects from the Museum's globally
significant Geikie Archive collection.
Guests will be invited to sign up for some or all of the entire weekend programme of events,
attending either in person or online.
