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Read more about Holiday Workshop: Making on the B of the Bang! Sound and Mark Making at Kettle's Yard

Discover how the Kettle’s Yard house has inspired artists Lubaina and Magda and have a go at creating your own giant artwork inspired by what you discover at Kettle’s Yard today.

Please see our website for more information and FAQs.

Read more about Play Make Saturday

Come and explore, play, create and have fun with materials in our Creative Studio on the lower ground floor!

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.

The event is free but pre-booking is essential

Read more about Studio Sunday

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 encourage parents and caregivers to create alongside their children during the workshop. If the studio is busy you may be asked to come back later, but you can pick up our free take-home art activities at the desk to keep the creativity flowing.

Read more about Disability Friendly Opening - Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences

At the Disability Friendly Opening, the museum will be open exclusively for families with children with sensory sensitivities. This event is aimed at children with special educational needs who usually find visiting museums overwhelming due to conditions that affect their sensory processing and/or have a developmental disability.

Read more about Saturday Opening

Join us for our Saturday opening and explore the history of science through our collection of microscopes, telescopes, and globes. Take part in family trails and visit our Learning Gallery, where you can engage with interactive handling boxes to discover topics such as Light & Sound, the Human Body, and Earth & Space.