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01/04/2026
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Free
Event information
Time
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Price
Free
What
Family events
Where
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Who
5+,
Families,
Under 5s

Free event, drop in

Please join us for our Easter Family Day, providing activities for all ages throughout the museum galleries

Programme for the afternoon

Vase thaumatrope in Gallery 7 
Add your own twist to the ceramic works in this gallery by creating a simple animation. 
Recommended ages 5 to 10. 
 

Going on an Artwork Hunt in Gallery 27 
Pick up a prompt from our lucky dip and set out to explore the galleries... then come back and add your response to what you’ve found to a collaborative piece. 
Recommended ages 4 to 10. 
 
Loose Parts Play in Gallery 3 
Bring your baby or toddler to have fun playing with textures, colours, and sounds. 
Recommended ages 0 to 4. 
 
Pop-Up Library in Gallery 28 
A calmer space to enjoy books and stories snuggled up on a cushion. 
Suitable for all ages 
 
Self-led activities at the Courtyard Entrance 
Self-led drawing activities, story starters and loose parts play bags will be available to collect during opening hours from the Family Trolley, available in the main Courtyard area opposite the cafe benches.  
Suitable for all ages 

FREE, Drop-in, event runs 10.30am-3.30pm