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Daily Activities

Art Smarts


Term-Time

Monday-Friday
Animal Magic (Under 5s) 14.00-14.30
Art Smarts 14.30-16.00

Every Tuesday
Knit and Knatter (Adults) 14.00-16.00

Saturday and Sunday
I Spy 10.30-11.00
Explore 11.15-11.45
Telling Tales 12.00-12.30
Art Smarts 14.00-16.00

School Holidays (visit Events for more information on what's on)

Monday-Sunday
Themed gallery activities 10.30-11.00, 11.15-11.45 and 12.00-12.30
Art Smarts 14.00-16.00

Every Tuesday
Knit and Knatter (Adults) 14.00-16.00

All FREE
Drop-in
Activities are tailored to children aged 3-12 unless otherwise stated. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or carer.


Family Packs

The Museum has recently introduced a selection of Montessori Family Packs tailored to Under 5s. The family packs are available to borrow from the Information Desk for one hour - please leave a form of ID (e.g. a passport or driving licence).

Making SENse Family Packs, designed for children with autism, are also available to borrow from the Information Desk for one hour - please leave a form of ID (e.g. a passport or driving licence). For more information, visit Visiting with an Autistic Child

Gallery Trails

A selection of gallery trails are also available to visitors of all ages. Collect from the Information Desk.


Key to activities

Art Smarts
Drop-in arts and crafts for all ages

Telling Tales
Active storytelling session

Animal Magic
Drama and stories for Under 5s

I Spy
Search for clues with this treasure hunt activity

Explore
Short family tours uncovering the hidden histories behind key objects

Knit and Knatter
The Museum's friendly knitting circle! Bring your own projects or help make teddies, toys and clothing for underprivileged children in the UK, Eastern Europe, India and Africa. Led by expert volunteers from CSV. All abilities welcome.

Themed gallery activities
Themed activities change every school holiday, visit Events for more information