Your adventure starts here
Welcome to Summer with the Museums 2023, a jam-packed programme of family events.
From Thursday 20 July - Thursday 31 August, you'll find loads of free or low-cost events, activities, trails and pop-up happenings throughout the summer.
You can sign up for weekly email updates, but also explore all of the events using the link below.
Here's a taste of what's coming up
Archaeology themed family activities inspired by our new exhibition.
Get creative with an artist at the Museum of Zoology! For children with SEND. BSL interpreters will be at every session.
What did Earth’s earliest animals look like?
Join us for wand making as we use beautiful grasses and lavender to make very special nature wands.
Create your own stained glass inspired by the Fredrich Leach Stained Glass Collection at David Parr House
Great St Mary’s family activity morning
This session is designed for primary aged children and their carers but siblings of all ages are welcome to attend with them.
Join us for stories and polar play as we open our museum just for young explorers!
This session is for under 5s and their carers. Join us for stories and polar play as we open our museum just for little explorers.
Join us at Kettle's Yard for an environmentally-friendly holiday workshop with artist Rachel McGivern.
Join us at Kettle's Yard for an environmentally-friendly holiday workshop with Hannah Jane Walker.
Have you ever wanted to start coding with some fun applications? Join us for a great introduction into coding using a really simple interface and the versatile micro:bit.
Enjoy a day of free family entry, arts and crafts, and themed activities
Tell us what you thought
If you have taken part in any of this summer's events, we'd love to know what you thought. Take part in our Summer with the Museums survey and be in with a chance to win a £50 Love2Shop voucher.
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