Make an ugly gargoyle or a decorated clay tile and follow the Museum's Tudor Explorers trail for more discoveries.
Drop-in. Normal admission charges apply.
Summer at the Museums
This event is part of Summer at the Museums, a mix of hands-on activities, events and trails, for families to enjoy throughout the summer holidays.
Discover an ingenious device called Makey Makey that allowed everyday items (like carrots) to be connected to a computer.
For ages 7+. Pre-book via 01223 214446 or visit www.computinghistory.org.uk
Summer at the Museums
This event is part of Summer at the Museums, a mix of hands-on activities, events and trails, for families to enjoy throughout the summer holidays.
Build a pocket-sized, hand-held 'brain' game that will keep you occupied for hours and test your focus and memory skills.
For ages 8+. Pre-book via 01223 214446 or visit www.computinghistory.org.uk
Summer at the Museums
This event is part of Summer at the Museums, a mix of hands-on activities, events and trails, for families to enjoy throughout the summer holidays.
Learn how to create a 3D building using the Magicavoxel software at this simple, fun and engaging workshop.
For ages 10+. Pre-book via 01223 214446 or visit www.computinghistory.org.uk
Summer at the Museums
This event is part of Summer at the Museums, a mix of hands-on activities, events and trails, for families to enjoy throughout the summer holidays.
Join this special 30 minute museum tour where gaming experts will guide you through the history of videogames from the seventies to modern day. You can even come dressed up as your favourite retro-game character!
Ideal for ages 6+. Normal admission charges apply. Pre-book via 01223 214446 or visit www.computinghistory.org.uk
In this workshop find out if it's possible to make a radio which doesn't use electricity.
For ages 10+. Pre-book via 01223 214446 or visit www.computinghistory.org.uk
Summer at the Museums
This event is part of Summer at the Museums, a mix of hands-on activities, events and trails, for families to enjoy throughout the summer holidays.
How do you program a computer using a strip of paper? Find out at this demonstration session. The Elliott 903 is the size of an average desk and is also the oldest functioning computer in the Centre's collection.
Ideally suited to ages 8+. Normal admission charges apply.
Summer at the Museums
This event is part of Summer at the Museums, a mix of hands-on activities, events and trails, for families to enjoy throughout the summer holidays.
Join us on a rare night-time walk for families and learn about the fascinating world of bats. Have a go with our bat detectors as we try to discover what wildlife comes out after the sun goes down. The evening will start with a short talk followed by a walk in the Garden.
For ages 8+, pre-book via 01223 331 875.
Please note: This event is weather dependent.
A session for the very young with storyteller Marion Leeper based on that best of all pirate adventures: the Odyssey.
Travel with Odysseus. Help him overcome dangers, defeat strange monsters and get home in time for tea
For ages 3-5
Please note: The Museum has a glass roof. On sunny days temperatures in the gallery can be quite high. Cold water is available in the downstairs foyer and you may bring your own.
Experiment with paint and try your hand at creating art with marbles and bubbles.
Summer at the Museums
This event is part of Summer at the Museums, a mix of hands-on activities, events and trails, for families to enjoy throughout the summer holidays.
