Spring Brochure 2022

Museum
Kids Crafts
“Hi I’m Ivan the Wyvern,
the museum’s mascot and
whenever you see me you
know there’s going to be
something fun to do or see!
We’ve got a great selection
of crafts, trails, talks and
events for you to do this
Spring and we are looking
forward to seeing you
all soon!”
Thaumatropes – Magic
Spinning Pictures
Tue 15 th & Wed 16 th Feb
10.00am - 2.00pm
FREE DROP IN
Spin your Thaumatrope to make two separate
images come together. Make your own version
of this popular Victorian toy.
Discover and Make:
From Pics to Flicks
Thurs 17 th Feb | 10.00am & 1.00pm
£5 per child | Booking essential
Discover how still images gradually evolved into
‘moving pictures’. Try out historical optical toys
and make your own zoetrope.
Suitable for accompanied children, 6+.
Be a Museum Explorer and pick up your
free Trail Sheets on the 1 st floor museum
Aimed at children, ages 5-10
Hats Off To The
New Year!
January
Find the hats in our collection, draw
in the missing parts and match them
to their owner.
Find these unusual items in our cabinets and
discover what’s unexpected about them.
Spring is here!
April - May
Search for
Startling History!
Feb - Mar
Find the objects in the museum whose first
letters spell SPRING. We have given you the
outline and a clue - why not draw in some
of the detail when you find them.
Chick In An Egg
Tue 5 th Apr & Wed 6 th Apr
10.00am - 2.00pm
FREE DROP IN
Open the egg to reveal your chick.
Discover and Make:
Green Man
Thurs 7 th Apr | 10.00am & 1.00pm
£5 per child | Booking essential
Green men are traditionally used to herald the Spring.
Find out about the ancient customs and make your
own Green Man face from clay.
Suitable for accompanied children aged 6+.
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