Explore the wonderful world of winter plants! Discover the magic of scented winter plants and create your own bath potions inspired by these delightful smells to take home for a relaxing treat.
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.
Drop in for a day of family activities. Get moving with a Faraday motor, learn about LEDs, light refraction and dispersal and much more!
All half-term family activities are included in museum entry. Some may incur a one-off charge of £2.
This half term Cambridge Science Centre is looking at space!
Come along to see space suits, a rocket, the solar system and more.
Find out about the next big space mission with our brand new show 'Moonshot', join in our lab activities, a space treasure hunt and more!
Booking required.
The afternoon session, 1-2pm, is suitable for babies aged 0-18 months and their parents and carers.
Notes: A family ticket is for up to 2 adults with up to 3 children.
The morning session, 10-11.30am, is suitable for children aged 18 months-5 years and their parents and carers.
Note: A family ticket is for up to 2 adults with up to 3 children.
Drop-in runs 10am-12pm
These free events build upon our ‘Family Welcome Project’, a participatory research project with the North Cambridge Child and Family Centre.
No need to book, just drop in
Explore the animal kingdom with stories and play. Discover animals that are awake at night and asleep in the day, and create an owl mask to take home with you.
This expert-led session is suitable for children aged 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
There are two sessions to choose from one at 10.30am and another at 11.30am. Both sessions are the same.
FREE
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.
There are two sessions , one at 10.30 and another at 11.30. Both sessions are the same.
Please book ahead.
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.
There are two sessions to choose from starting at 10.30 and 11.30. Each session lasts around 45 mins. Both sessions are the same.
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.
