Have fun and get messy in the studio and create your own collograph plate and then use this to make your own Kettle’s Yard inspired prints!

This Holiday Workshop is for children aged 7–11 years only. We do not require parents or guardians to remain during the workshop as participants will be warmly supported by our trained artists and staff.

This half-term, drop in to our fun, hand-on activities that explore the fascinating science of plate tectonics. Build your own mountain range, jump to create your own earthquake and become a deep-Earth scientist.

This half-term, drop in to our fun, hand-on activities for families and explore the fascinating science of plate tectonics. Build your own mountain range, create your own earthquake and become a deep-Earth scientist.

Calling all 2-5 year olds! Join us for a look around the Museum followed by some storytelling. 

Discover marvellous minibeasts at the Museum of Zoology. See some of the little things that make our world go round, and hear stories of wonderful worms and incredible insects.

This event is suitable for children aged 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

TWO SESSIONS AVAILABLE TO BOOK: 10.30 - 11.15 AND 11.30 - 12.15

Each sessions lasts 45 minutes. 

Calling all 2-5 year olds! Join us for a look around the Museum followed by some storytelling. 

Go on an underwater safari around the Museum of Zoology finding amazing marine animals, handle real sea shells and hear stories about life in the sea.

This session is suitable for children aged 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

TWO SESSIONS AVAILABLE TO BOOK: 10.30 - 11.15 AND 11.30 - 12.15

Each sessions lasts 45 minutes. 

Inspired by our skating exhibition, try ice and resist watercolour techniques to create a gorgeous, unique painting to take home.

Inspired by our skating exhibition, try ice and resist watercolour techniques to create a gorgeous, unique painting to take home.

 

Travel around the world in the Museum to find out how animals cope with the cold. Then settle down for some cosy stories and make your own hibernating hedgehog to take home with you.

This event is suitable for children aged 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

TWO SESSIONS AVAILABLE TO BOOK: 10.30 - 11.15 AND 11.30 - 12.15

Each sessions lasts 45 minutes. 

Spaces are FREE but please book ahead 

 

Make Christmas decorations using natural materials from the Botanic Garden.

Ages 3 +

Children must be accompanied at all times.

Free child tickets for this event must be booked online. Ticket sales open one week before the event.  Adults do not need to book to accompany however please note that adults will be required to pay for Garden entry on arrival.

Find out about different kinds of mushrooms and make fungi art.

Ages 3 +

Children must be accompanied at all times.

Free child tickets for this event must be booked online. Ticket sales open one week before the event.  Adults do not need to book to accompany however please note that adults will be required to pay for Garden entry on arrival.

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