Be part of Silver Sunday 2023

Silver Sunday is a day dedicated to older people. Fun and free activities are held across the UK where older people can make new friends, visit new places, try new activities and connect with other generations in their local communities. Simply put, it is a day for older people to enjoy themselves and given the past couple of years, we believe this is now more important than ever.

It takes place annually on the first Sunday in October, which this year will be on Sunday 1 October. Events before and after Silver Sunday itself are also welcomed.

Museums across the country have been supporting this initiative for many years including the Design Museum, the Science Museum, Darlington Railway Museum, Arundel Museum and the RAF Museum.

All museums are invited to participate in Silver Sunday this October, welcoming older people in your communities for a day of fun, friendship and activities. It could be a special tour or free exhibition, history talk, workshop or coffee morning – the possibilities are endless. What event could you offer at your museum?

How to get involved:

1. Visit the Silver Sunday website for ideas and inspiration
2. Get planning! Events are welcome in the weeks around 1 October
3. Download the Silver Sunday Event Toolkit, Logo & Resources
4. Register your events on the Silver Sunday online map
5. Help spread the word and encourage others to get involved.

For more information contact Lucinda Hurrey on 07890 380 238 or info@silversunday.org.uk

“I feel really energised. It’s really important to connect older people to the community because otherwise we’d be missing out on a huge amount of fun and wisdom. What Silver Sunday is doing is vital in stepping into a void and filling it up. The scope is endless.” WILL YOUNG, PERFORMER – attended Silver Sunday at the Science Museum