The Centennial Celebration of the Life & Works of Sir Archibald Geikie (1835-1924)
8-9 November 2024 at Haslemere Museum, Surrey
Come join us at Haslemere Museum in celebration of the renowned Victorian geologist Sir Archibald Geikie. This two-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 are invited to sign up for some or all of the entire weekend programme of events, attending either in person or online
