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.
Professor Filbert is searching around the Botanic Garden because they have heard that humans have made some exciting discoveries about plants. See if you can find the plant that has tiny hooks that led to the idea for Velcro! Another plant has inspired scientists to improve medical equipment and another can be used as a dye. Follow in the Professor’s pawprints and discover what incredible information they found.
Suitable for all ages 3+.
Children must be accompanied at all times.
What better way to celebrate summer than by making a crown of flowers? We will be using all kinds of leaves, flowers and grasses to create amazing botanical crowns that you can wear all day long while you explore the Botanic Garden. Drop-in to join in the fun. All ages welcome, no need to pre-book. Find us in the Garden Room at the Schools Garden.
Normal Garden admission applies for accompanying adults.
Join us at this school holiday drop-in activity where we will be decorating little pots and then planting them up with easy to grow herbs and salad that you can harvest and eat in a few weeks time. Drop in and make your garden grow. All ages welcome, no need to pre-book. Find us in the Garden Room at the Schools Garden.
Normal Garden admission applies for accompanying adults.
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.
Join us at this school holiday drop-in activity where we will be making a beautiful, calming card from lavender that you can take home. You can also take a closer look at the amazing lavenders growing in the Garden and watch bees collecting nectar in the bee borders. All ages welcome, no need to pre-book. Find us in the Garden Room at the Schools Garden.
Normal Garden admission applies for accompanying adults.
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.
For access information, please click here.
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.
For access information, please click here.
Dates:
Saturday, 18 October, 2025 - 10:00 to 16:00
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.
For access information, please click here.
Dates:
Saturday, 20 September, 2025 - 10:00 to 16:00
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.
For access information, please click here.
Dates:
Saturday, 16 August, 2025 - 10:00 to 16:00
