MCC's cabinet member for culture, Liz Hacket Pain, said:

"This is an exciting local project for Monmouth.  The wonderful work the museum does extends way beyond the museum itself."

Project co-ordinator Karin Molson said:

"This is a really exciting project for Monmouth Museum as we will have the opportunity to work with people from across the town to develop resources and activities that everyone will be able to share.

"We're particularly keen to help new residents to discover what a fascinating town they now live in. Longer term residents will be able to share their knowledge of the town and its people, or if they have never been able to get involved with the town's heritage before, this is the opportunity.

"This is a great ‘hands -on' chance for people to get behind the scenes of the museum and find out how exhibitions, walks and tours and family resources are created.  People do not need to have any experience, just enthusiasm, and a couple of hours a week to spare between October and January. 

"There are lots of different things to do from selecting objects for an exhibition, working with our partners to design activities for families, researching different areas of Monmouth's history and designing new walks and tours that explore the fascinating heritage of Monmouth, past and present".

The ‘Our Town' project begins on Saturday 18th October with a free museum open day.

Andrew Helme said:

"Visitors to the museum will be able to find out more about their local area using the museum's local history resources.  Who knows, you may even be able to find out who lived in your house or street in the past."

A family treasure hunt, storytelling, children's art and craft activities, displays and handling material by Monmouth Archaeology, local history tours, and a mystery object competition will also be available.