Drop in and follow our new trail to explore young prehistoric animals and plants. Discover what their fossils can tell us about how they lived. If you find them all, come and tell us in the shop to win a prize.
Come along to our Earth Sciences Fair to meet the scientists studying rocks and fossils and take part in a range of activities related to their work.
Activities include:
Microfossil wonderland - use powerful microscopes to investigate tiny fossils of plants and animals that lived thousands of years ago. Find out how these microfossils help us learn about past climates and environments.
Discover meteorites - can you spot the difference between rocks from space and Earth rocks? Find out how our scientists study both to understand how the Earth formed.
Please join us for our Easter Family Day, providing activities for all ages throughout the museum galleries
Programme for the afternoon
Vase thaumatrope in Gallery 7
Add your own twist to the ceramic works in this gallery by creating a simple animation.
Recommended ages 5 to 10.
Unlock your creativity at our free, artist-led workshops for families in the Clore Learning Studio.
Get hands-on with creative activities inspired by artworks and ideas at Kettle’s Yard.
No art experience needed — our friendly artists and volunteers will support you step-by-step. Children and adults of all ages are welcome to participate but Studio Sunday is most suitable for children between 3–11 years.
We invite families with children who have additional sensory needs to join us for our Studio Sunday Relaxed Session. These quieter art making workshops aim to provide a comfortable creative experience at Kettle’s Yard.
In our Clore Learning Studio, participants can make art inspired by artworks and ideas at Kettle’s Yard, supported by artists and volunteers. No prior art experience is required.
Activities are designed for children ages 3–11 and we encourage parents and carers to create alongside their child.
Join us for Little Stars – a relaxed morning at the Whipple Museum. We’ll have picture books, drawing materials, and sensory play resources. We’d also love to hear what you’d like to see in future activities for little ones at the museum.
There’s no need to book, just drop-in. All welcome, especially suitable for families with babies and young children.
Meet in the Learning Gallery.
Explore a remarkable range of scientific instruments used to make sense of the world, from the Middle Ages to the present day. Discover objects from astronomy, navigation, surveying, drawing and calculation, including sundials, mathematical instruments, early electrical apparatus—and even a microscope once owned by Charles Darwin.
Plus, enjoy hands-on activities in the newly refurbished Learning Gallery, perfect for little ones — or prebook a Whipple Highlights guided tour. Afterwards, take home a treat from the Whipple gift shop to remember your visit.
Explore a remarkable range of scientific instruments used to make sense of the world, from the Middle Ages to the present day. Discover objects from astronomy, navigation, surveying, drawing and calculation, including sundials, mathematical instruments, early electrical apparatus—and even a microscope once owned by Charles Darwin.
Plus, enjoy hands-on activities in the newly refurbished Learning Gallery, perfect for little ones — or prebook a Whipple Highlights guided tour. Afterwards, take home a treat from the Whipple gift shop to remember your visit.
Explore a remarkable range of scientific instruments used to make sense of the world, from the Middle Ages to the present day. Discover objects from astronomy, navigation, surveying, drawing and calculation, including sundials, mathematical instruments, early electrical apparatus—and even a microscope once owned by Charles Darwin.
Plus, enjoy hands-on activities in the newly refurbished Learning Gallery, perfect for little ones — or prebook a Whipple Highlights guided tour. Afterwards, take home a treat from the Whipple gift shop to remember your visit.
Participants will get the opportunity to explore the Kettle’s Yard house and the large collection of art and objects on display, and be inspired by colourful artworks such as Joan Miró’s Tic Tic.
In this workshop, Hilary will lead an imaginative drawing and painting session encouraging participants to explore questions such as: What texture is blue? Does yellow have a flavour? Does picture have sound?
