Which combination of heroes' qualities would you choose? Perhaps the strength of Hercules with the inventiveness of Daedalus?
Learn about mythical heroes and gods then follow the instructions to create your own heroes and heroines.
Join artist Kaitlin Ferguson as she looks at a globe with animals on it, from the Whipple Museum. Learn how to make your own globe at home and imagine what animal you would be.
Follow the story of Denny the Farmland field mouse on a twilight foraging adventure, then have a go at making your own owl mask and constellation decorations.
To make the owl mask you will need:
- Thick paper or card
- Scissors
- Decorations, such as feathers, or colouring pens
- Glue
- Elastic or string
To make the constellation decorations you will need:
This resource comes from our bank of Look, Think, Do resources on the Fitzwilliam Museum website.
Maybe you have heard of Emperor Hadrian - who built Hadrian's wall near the Scottish/English border. But have you heard of the man he loved, Antinous? Listen to this story about how much Hadrian cared for Antinous.
A series of activities inspired by some of the newspapers made on polar expeditions from our collection at the Scott Polar Research Institute. Enjoy designing your own news report.
Our friends at Hidden Tales, in collaboration with Arts Council England, have created a free activity pack for families based on Riddle of the White Sphinx. This interactive adventure book around museums in Cambridge is recommended for children aged aged 8+
We wish you luck, brave adventurers!
For further resources and activities linked to this painitng follow this link to our website: https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/work/flowers-glass-vase
