Make your own paper stained glass window inspired by our exhibition all about colour.
Join this art-based session and learn how watercolour pens can be used to create all sorts of great effects.
Learn how to use tools and other objects to make surface texture and decoration in creating a clay house to take home.
Try your hand at the fun craft of tie dye. A t-shirt will be provided for you, or bring something along, like leggings, instead.
Be inspired by the Lego buildings featured in the Museum's latest exhibition and create your own townscape made using lots of different paper.
Did you know that museum collections can act as time machines, showing us what wildlife was like in the past and helping us to protect it today. Join us and our brilliant actors from Emergency Exit Arts as we explore butterflies past and present with fun family-friendly activities.
Explore history in a whole new way, with medieval sword fighting!
Using specially designed equipment, people of all ages can brush up their footwork and learn the skills of a medieval knight – but who will be the ultimate champion?
Knight training sessions held hourly throughout the day and booking is via a sign-up sheet on the day on arrival at the museum, with up to 30 spaces on each session.
Ages 6+
Explore history in a whole new way, with medieval sword fighting!
Using specially designed equipment, people of all ages can brush up their footwork and learn the skills of a medieval knight – but who will be the ultimate champion?
Knight training sessions held hourly throughout the day and booking is via a sign-up sheet on the day on arrival at the museum, with up to 30 spaces on each session.
Ages 6+
Develop your mosaic skills by learning how to create intricate designs for a clay bowl, which you will make during the session.
Ages 7+
Each table must have at least one accompanying adult who can make their own mosaic.
Enjoy a range of tactile river-themed art activities on your own activity mat.
Ages 1-5 (but all ages welcome)
Each mat must have one accompanying adult.
Limited places - online booking essential.
