What a perfect way to spend a leisurely summer afternoon flying a kite you have built yourself.
The period from 1860 to 1910 is often referred to as the ‘golden age of kiting’ in Europe, with kite flying becoming a widespread hobby. In an era that had a fascination with flight, children and adults alike were able to participate in this activity by building and flying a kite.
This workshop is suitable for children aged 6-9 years. There will be guided step by step instructions and demonstration from members of the museum team.
Summer's here and Bee-Bot is planning a trip to the beach. But, there are so many things to take - bucket and spade, parasol, beach hat, beach umbrella, and don't forget the swimsuit and suncream! Bee-Bot would love some help planning this trip. Would you like to be Bee-Bot's helper? The only catch is that Bee-Bot is a robot and needs instructions to find all the things that need to be packed. A set of instructions is called an algorithm. Find out about algorithms and how you can use these to code in this fun activity!
Become a spy and help 'crack' the codes! A secret way of writing messages is called a cipher and in this workshop you will be introduced to a simple cipher called a Caesar cipher (named after the Roman general, Julius Caesar, who used it to send secret military messages!). You will construct a cipher wheel out of card and use this to 'break' secret messages to reveal the location of the hidden treasure.
Booking Essential.
Join the beautiful Stained Glass Museum to learn how to create your own stunning silk bookmark.
Suitable for children 6 years and over, beginners welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult for this workshop.
Drop in and meet our Museum scientists for help identifying your fossils and rocks, perhaps found over the summer holidays. Learn how to find fossils in everyday gravel, and get hands-on with some of our amazing fossils and rocks.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2025.
Meet Dr Alex Liu and Professor Dave Norman from the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge. Find out what it's like working as a palaeontologist, and get hands-on with fun activities relating to their research. Alex uses fossils and rocks to explore the very earliest animals on Earth, and Dave investigates dinosaurs, including Iguanodon, whose skeleton you'll meet as you enter the Museum. Perhaps you'll be inspired to become a palaeontologist too!
Immerse yourself in the world of Mary Anning: explore real fossils and use these to make your own clay ammonite to take home. Dress up as Mary Anning and her brother Joseph and hear ‘first-hand’ about her life. Find out about her experience as a working-class, woman scientist in the 1800s, and discover how her fossils arrived in our collection.
Dive deeper into the history of Mary Anning by exploring her letters, drawings and other materials in our archives.
Mary Anning will be staying with us until 4.30pm, along with the dress-up activity.
Immerse yourself in the world of Mary Anning: explore real fossils and use these to make your own clay ammonite to take home. Dress up as Mary Anning and her brother Joseph and hear ‘first-hand’ about her life. Find out about her experience as a working-class, woman scientist in the 1800s, and discover how her fossils arrived in our collection.
Dive deeper into the history of Mary Anning by exploring her letters, drawings and other materials in our archives.
Mary Anning will be staying with us until 4.30pm, along with the dress-up activity.
Free, drop-in.
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.
Pop in to the Polar Museum for a morning of crafts and activities all based around the world's coldest places. We'll have objects from our handling collection out and a story in the Lecture Theatre. Drop in between 10am and 1pm - no need to book. We look forward to seeing you!
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2025.
