Calling all 2-5 year olds! Join us for a look around the Museum followed by some storytelling. 

Go on an underwater safari around the Museum of Zoology finding amazing marine animals, handle real sea shells and hear stories about life in the sea.

This session is suitable for children aged 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

TWO SESSIONS AVAILABLE TO BOOK: 10.30 - 11.15 AND 11.30 - 12.15

Each sessions lasts 45 minutes. 

Inspired by our skating exhibition, try ice and resist watercolour techniques to create a gorgeous, unique painting to take home.

Inspired by our skating exhibition, try ice and resist watercolour techniques to create a gorgeous, unique painting to take home.

 

Travel around the world in the Museum to find out how animals cope with the cold. Then settle down for some cosy stories and make your own hibernating hedgehog to take home with you.

This event is suitable for children aged 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

TWO SESSIONS AVAILABLE TO BOOK: 10.30 - 11.15 AND 11.30 - 12.15

Each sessions lasts 45 minutes. 

Spaces are FREE but please book ahead 

 

Make Christmas decorations using natural materials from the Botanic Garden.

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.

Find out about different kinds of mushrooms and make fungi art.

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.

Use colourful autumn leaves to make a fabulous pumpkin artwork for your home.

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.

Help wildlife find somewhere to shelter over the winter by making a lovely minibeast hotel that you can put out in your garden or leave in the Schools Garden at the Botanic Garden.

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.

Join us to make a scented lavender bag and other lavender crafts to make your home smell wonderful all summer long.

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.

Come along to find out all about these mysterious creatures and make a moth mobile. Speak to the Botanic Garden moth trapping team and find out if they have caught anything in their trap.

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.

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