Come and explore, play, create and have fun with materials in our Creative Studio! Play Make Saturday is a free monthly make and play workshop for families.
Workshops are free and supported by the Fitz Families team. All materials are included, and the workshops are suitable for children aged 5-12 years with their parents and carers.
Where: Creative Studio on the lower ground floor
When: Activity slots at 10am, 11am, 2pm & 3pm. This is a pre-booked activity lasting 45 minutes.
Join us for a relaxed morning at the Museum for all the family.
Drop-in runs 10am-12pm
No need to book, just drop in.
These free events build upon our ‘Family Welcome Project’, a participatory research project with the North Cambridge Child and Family Centre.
Create beautiful paintings inspired by nighttime animals and starry skies.
Experiment with blending colours and different techniques, using guttas and rock salt, to create wonderful artwork to hang up at home.
Tickets numbers include adults - making their own creations! (There must be at least one adult per table.) Aimed at children aged 6+ and their adults. Limited places - online booking essential.
Dress in your comfiest pyjamas, grab your favourite teddy, and come and join the Norris Museum for a cosy bedtime story session.
Make a variety of star decorations, including a sun catcher and a fridge magnet! Use finger-lights to explore the museum, whimsically lit with led candles and fairy lights.
Aimed at children aged 3+ but everyone is welcome. One accompanying adult to every three children required. Limited places - online booking essential.
This event is part of Twilight at the Museums.
Join us for a hands-on crafting session and create your own beautiful paper orchid flower! Using simple materials and guided steps, you’ll craft a paper orchid bloom to take home—no green fingers required. We’ll also have some amazing real plants for you to have a look at and learn about.
Booking essential. All children must be accompanied. Standard Garden entry charge on the day applies for adults.
Tickets available form Wednesday 15th January.
Ever since prehistoric painters used constellations to decorate rocks, people have always been interested in the moon, stars and planets. Explore the solar system with orreries, astrolabes and telescopes, check out globes of the moon and planets and invent your own constellation!
Ever since prehistoric painters used constellations to decorate rocks, people have always been interested in the moon, stars and planets. Explore the solar system with orreries, astrolabes and telescopes, check out globes of the moon and planets and invent your own constellation!
Ever since prehistoric painters used constellations to decorate rocks, people have always been interested in the moon, stars and planets. Explore the solar system with orreries, astrolabes and telescopes, check out globes of the moon and planets and invent your own constellation!
Celebrate the festive season by crafting your very own Yule Wand from natural materials! Add a little holiday magic by casting your Christmas spell with your handmade creation.
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.
