We’ve teamed up with local artist Joseph Cox to create a Magical Museums activity booklet jam-packed with fun things to do this half term.

Download your free copy by clicking the image below…

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We’re taking inspiration from the amazing range of vehicles on display at Streetlife Museum and experimenting to see if we can make a balloon powered car! Here’s how to make your own.

We’re taking inspiration from the amazing Hull Maritime Museum collections, and showing you how you can make your own ‘boat that floats’ from recycled materials.

Local digital artist Jason Wilsher-Mills shares how he uses technology to create his amazing artwork.

Discover how you can make your own mosaic in this fun activity inspired by the amazing Roman mosaics at Hull and East Riding Museum.

Local digital artist Jason Wilsher-Mills provides us with a fascinating insight into how he makes his sculptures.

Explore some of the amazing landscape paintings in the Ferens Art Gallery and learn some top tips for creating a landscape artwork of your own!

Take inspiration from the wonderful Egyptian Gallery at Hands on History Museum and the process of mummification in Ancient Egypt.

Find out about what Fair Trade is and have a think about the different places in the world our food comes with this fun and informative map activity

The HERD Theatre will be delivering two fun online family workshops for under 5s and their families this half term.

Saturday 13 February, 11am-12noon – Transport Under 5s Family Workshop with the Herd Theatre

Join us for a free online family workshop in partnership with the Herd Theatre.

Bird has got a question, and is off to Streetlife Museum to find out the answer.

Take flight with Bird in an online workshop for children under five and their families. Explore Streetlife Museum, play games, sing songs and get crafty from the comfort of your own home.

Suitable for: Under 5s and their families

FREE, booking essential.

Book your free ticket here… BOOK TICKETS

Friday 19 February, 11am-12noon – Ancient Egyptians Under 5s Family Workshop with the Herd Theatre

Join us for a free online family workshop in partnership with the Herd Theatre.

Bird has got a question, and is off to Hands on History Museum to find out the answer.

Take flight with Bird in an online workshop for children under five and their families.

Explore the Ancient Egypt gallery at Hands on History Museum, play games, sing songs and get crafty from the comfort of your own home.

Suitable for: Under 5s and their families

FREE, booking essential.

Book your free ticket here… https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hands-on-history-museum-online-family-event-with-the-herd-theatre-tickets-138425671911

We’re excited to be working with local artist Jason Wilsher-Mills to bring you two fun art workshops during February Half Term.

Monday 15 February, 11am-11.45am – Artist Led Family Workshop: Self Portraits with Jason Wilsher–Mills

Join Jason to create an amazing self-portrait with a difference! and get inspired by his method of using objects to represent who we are.

You will need:
3 things that are important to you, such as: –
o Your favourite toy
o A favourite book, piece of music
o A special photograph
An image of your favourite place

Suitable for: all ages

Book your free ticket here… https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/artist-led-live-family-workshop-self-portraits-with-jason-wilshermills-tickets-138401866709

Wednesday 15 February, 11am-11.45am – Artist Led Live Workshop : Create a character with Jason Wilsher–Mills

Join Jason to learn how he designs incredible characters based on stories collected from the community. Jason will encourage you to share ideas about characters which he will turn into live drawings!

As the session progresses you’ll complete your own artistic tasks and send the results live to Jason! Who will share them as part of this highly interactive workshop.

Book your free tickets here…https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/artist-led-family-workshop-create-a-character-with-jason-wilshermills-tickets-138410717181