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Jurassic Trail

Jurassic Trail

Learn to be a palaeontologist as you take our trail around the new gallery with your ‘field notebook’. Take rubbings and make sketches as you understand more about the hidden secrets beneath our feet. This activity takes place daily 24 March – 15 April 2018. Free with admission, no need to book.

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Family Fun in the Science Lab

Family Fun in the Science Lab

Enjoy creating a dinosaur skeleton in our dedicated learning space or have a go at our dino sorting games as you begin to understand some simple classification rules. This activity takes place daily 24 March – 8 April 2018, 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm. Free with admission, no need to book.

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A Flavour of a Victorian Easter

A Flavour of a Victorian Easter

Hot cross buns! Hot cross buns! One a penny, two a penny, hot cross buns! Discover more about the history of Easter traditions and enjoy demonstrations of making hot cross buns using Victorian recipes – you might even get to try some! Demonstrations take place daily 24 March – 8 April 2018, 11am – 1pm […]

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Frogs and Flowers in the Studio

Frogs and Flowers in the Studio

Sew, draw or fold frogs and flowers inspired by the flora and fauna in our Centre of Ceramic Art (CoCA) galleries. All materials are provided. This activity is available daily 24 March – 8 April 2018, 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm. Free with admission, no need to book.

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Jurassic Museum Monkeys

Jurassic Museum Monkeys

Discover what we have to offer for under 5s in our drop in Museum Monkeys sessions this Easter. Make the ammonite puzzle, match the dinosaur bones and play with the Jurassic sea creatures. Sessions take place 24 March – 8 April 2018, 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm. Free with admission, no need to […]

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Create at the Castle

Create at the Castle

Enjoy family-friendly arts and crafts activities exploring Victorian Easter card designs inspired by our historic collection. All materials are provided. This activity takes place daily 24 March – 8 April 2018, 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm. Free with admission, no need to book.

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Easter Trail

Easter Trail

Follow our Easter trail to solve the clues around the museum and enter our prize draw to win a sweet treat. The trail is available every day 24 March – 15 April 2018. 50p per trail (admission applies), no need to book.

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Fill the Vase with Flowers – Drawing Activity

Fill the Vase with Flowers – Drawing Activity

Pick up a trail when you arrive, then explore the gallery to find the flowers and draw them to fill your empty vase. Remember to collect a sticker from our Visitor Experience Welcome Team when you’ve finished! The trail is available every day 24 March – 15 April 2018. Free with admission, no need to […]

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Jurassic Trail

Jurassic Trail

Learn to be a palaeontologist as you take our trail around the new gallery with your ‘field notebook’. Take rubbings and make sketches as you understand more about the hidden secrets beneath our feet. This activity takes place daily 24 March – 15 April 2018. Free with admission, no need to book.

Read more >

Jurassic Museum Monkeys

Jurassic Museum Monkeys

Discover what we have to offer for under 5s in our drop in Museum Monkeys sessions this Easter. Make the ammonite puzzle, match the dinosaur bones and play with the Jurassic sea creatures. Sessions take place 24 March – 8 April 2018, 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm. Free with admission, no need to […]

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