what’s on where WOW! What’s on where... We check listings carefully but event details and prices may be subject to change. Please always check with the venue. Until 31 <strong>May</strong> Family Explorers: We’re going on a Bug Hunt! Stowe Landscape Gardens, MK18 5EH www.nationaltrust.org.uk 10am Will you dare to peek under a log? Are you brave enough to hold a scary beast? Can you set up your very own snail race? Pick up our creepycrawly guide for tips and pictures of things you might find. Free with admission. T: 01280 817 156 Until 4 June Clangers, Bagpuss & Co River and Rowing Museum, RG9 1BF www.rrm.co.uk 10.30am Children’s classics the Clangers, Bagpuss and Noggin the Nog come vividly to life in this unique exhibition. Visitors can try animating the characters and learn to speak Clanger! T: 01491 415600 19 <strong>May</strong> A Night at the Museum Wallingford Museum, OX10 0DB www.wallingfordmuseum.org.uk 6pm Experience the museum in the dark! T: 01491 651127 Museums at Night : All About Art Abingdon County Hall, OX14 3HG www.abingdon.gov.uk 7pm A evening that will include family craft activities, a late night opening of local artist Catriona Brodribb’s Printmaking exhibition, and adult art workshops alongside our historic displays. Free admission. T: 01235 523703 19 – 20 <strong>May</strong> The Night Shift Bletchley Park The Mansion, MK3 6EB www.bletchleypark.org.uk 5pm Explore the grounds, Codebreaking Huts, and Mansion House as the daylight fades; just as workers would have done during World War 2. There will be the option to join one of our special guided tours which will give you a deeper insight into the history of the Park and add to the atmosphere of the evening. T: 01908 640404 20 <strong>May</strong> Maker Club: Micro Controllers The Discovery Zone, OX1 1BY www.scienceoxford.com 2pm What can you make with a BBC Micro:Bit? From a robotic arm to an interactive badge, they will explore the mechanics, tools and software with which to make their imagination a reality. Suitable for ages 9-12 years. Cost £10. Booking essential, booking fee applies. T: 01865 810000 Enchanted Museum Chiltern Open Air Museum, HP8 4AB www.coam.org.uk 4pm Families can enjoy spending the evening exploring the Museum’s historic buildings lit up by candle, lantern and firelight, taking a magical walk through the woods and trying their hands at fairytale crafts and activities. T: 01494 871117 Science Saturdays Museum of Natural History, OX1 3PW www.oum.ox.ac.uk 2pm Meet scientists to investigate real natural history specimens from the collection. Suitable for ages 8+. T: 01865 272 950 Ashventure Ancient Egypt: Life and Death Ashmolean, OX1 2PH www.ashmolean.org 2pm and 3.15pm Join the regular gallery Ashventures with stories, gallery hunts, games, object handling and crafts. Suitable for ages 4+. T: 01865 278000 Make a Magical Votive Museum of the History of Science, OX1 3AZ www.mhs.ox.ac.uk 2pm Join artist Anna Dumitriu to make a magical votive offering inspired by your experiences of medicine and the exhibition ‘Back from the Dead’. Add your piece to an exciting new art installation. T: 01865 277280 Museums at Night : Minstrels in the Galleries Abingdon County Hall, OX14 3HG www.abingdon.gov.uk 7pm An evening of live performances throughout all four levels of the museum. T:01235 523703 6 <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>Times</strong> MAY Issue | www.primarytimes.net/oxfordshire
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