Be amazed as Kirkgate comes alive, sending visitors to a forgotten age. Who will you meet ‘Up Our Street?’ Perhaps Dolly White the washerwoman? She’s never short of gossip or chores to do, and might need help with all her washing! Look out for all our characters across the summer and get involved in their […]
Explore what life was like during World War One through self-guided activities. Activities include: – sending information using flags (an activity called ‘Semaphore’) – testing First Aid skills using teddy bears – designing a campaign poster Daily 10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm, apart from Monday 6th and Friday 17th of August.
Dinosaur Detectives Be a dinosaur detective and solve the mystery of which dinosaur has been up to no good. There’s no need to book and admission is included with museum entry. 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm. Sea Dragons: Fact and Fiction Learn facts and myths that surround these amazing sea creatures. Enjoy craft […]
Need some inspiration to attract wildlife into your garden? Join us for a gentle wander through the surrounding gardens, looking at plants for pollinators and other wildlife-friendly features. Find out what you can do to ensure your garden is full of life throughout the year. This event is open to all ages with no previous […]
Take part in a ‘minibeast hunt’, led by Phil of Green Underwing, as we go looking for everything that flies, buzzes and crawls around the gardens. Learn why bees are important for helping make the food we eat, how ladybirds are the master of disguise and how butterflies avoid being eaten. This activity is free […]
Join St Nicks for a wander around the gardens and Plant Pavilion, collecting native wildflower seeds to sow into trays and take home to germinate. This activity is free and open to all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at The Plant Pavilion on the Artists Garden. For the full programme of family-friendly […]
Early Years Explorers – Activities for children aged two to five years old which include songs, stories, games and craft activities. Sessions are based on familiar preschool play areas, which are enhanced to help children learn about the museum’s collections and exhibitions through play. Sessions are a mixture of free flow and adult led activities […]
Museum Baby (under two years old) – Special baby sessions linked to exhibitions, including songs and sensory activities for babies and their carers. Sessions are a mixture of free flow and adult led activities which all relate to the Early Years curriculum. A perfect introduction to our museum! Garden Flowers and Fairies – Play in […]
Weave willow to make dragonflies, bees and a summer wreath with Angela from Yorkshire Hurdles. Please come along on the day to book your 30 minute slot. This activity is free and open to all ages. However, it is not suitable for small children. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at The Plant […]
Early Years Explorers – Activities for children aged two to five years old which include songs, stories, games and craft activities. Sessions are based on familiar preschool play areas, which are enhanced to help children learn about the museum’s collections and exhibitions through play. Sessions are a mixture of free flow and adult led activities […]
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