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.
Use colourful autumn leaves to make a fabulous pumpkin artwork for your home.
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.
Help wildlife find somewhere to shelter over the winter by making a lovely minibeast hotel that you can put out in your garden or leave in the Schools Garden at 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.
