If you are looking for more creative activities to do in your own time, there are over 200 ideas in our Lockdown List.

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For under 5s

  • Fledglings at Home – The Museum of English Rural Life

    Friday 5 March, 10am
    Designed for under 5s and their grown-ups, these sessions focus on exploring the natural world and the changing seasons through story-telling, craft activities and singing. Find out more.

  • Gurgling in the Gallery – Fitzwilliam Museum

    Wednesday 17 March, 10am
    This free online interactive session is for babies under 12 months and their carers. Join for a gentle introduction to looking at art, activities and a chance to connect with other parents. Find out more.

  • Watts Tots Live – Watts Gallery

    Friday 19 March, 10am
    Explore art through storytelling, music, movement and making. Inspired by a different artwork each month, these live multisensory sessions are led by artists, storytellers and museum educators. Find out more.

  • Play Live Baby – The Whitworth

    Monday 22 March, 10am
    Designed specifically for those who have had a baby in the last year, these sensory play sessions will provide ideas for play ideas to support your baby’s development and encourage connection for you and your baby. The gallery’s usual under 5s session will also take place on Monday 8 March. Find out more.

For children

  • Quiz A Historic Character – Ancient House Museum

    Mondays and Thursdays, 10.30-11am
    Meet a character from the past, learn about their lives and ask some questions. This month hear from a suffragette, medieval pilgrim,  lady’s maid and a shepherd! Find out more.

  • Make it Yours Workshops – National Justice Museum

    Friday 5, 12 and 19 March
    From soap carving to creative writing, drop into the museum’s virtual ‘creative space’ and make something inspired by the museum collection. Find out more.

  • Online Family Saturday: Collage workshop with artist Nilupa Yasmin – Ikon

    Saturday 6 March, 11am
    Join Ikon’s Family Saturday workshop led by artist Nilupa Yasmin. You will be introduced to Ikon’s current exhibition, Faster Than Ever, before creating your own artworks, playing and experimenting with different collage materials and techniques. Find out more.

  • Family Craft: Make your drawings move animation session – Museums Galleries Edinburgh

    Sunday 7 March, 1-3pm
    Create a 2D hand-drawn whiteboard animation and an ‘old school’ flip-book animated sequence inspired by the Jock McFadyen Goes to the Pictures exhibition with animation artist Louise Wilde. Suitable for families and children aged 8+. Find out more.

  • British Science Week sessions – London Transport Museum

    Tuesday 9 March, 10.30-11.15am, and Thursday 11 March, 10.30-11.15am
    In these interactive STEM sessions, the museum will explore the impact of vehicles and engineering on our city and its sustainability. Suitable for Key Stage 2 pupils. Find out more.

  • Sensory Storytime with the Museum – Leeds City Museum

    Wednesday 10 March, 2.30pm
    Join Natalie from the museum as she leads you on an adventure to find out about one panda’s party… and the other bears that he meets! Go on a scavenger hunt (in your home!) to bringing the animals to life in your imagination. Suitable for ages 2-8. Find out more.

  • Family Online Cookalong Session – The Garden Museum

    Saturday 20 March, 10.30am-12pm
    The hero of this month’s cookalong is the potato! Create your own family feast with Ceri, Food Learning Officer. Find out more.

For young people

  • Tongue Tied & Twisted Online – The Story Museum

    Saturday 6 March, 7pm
    Experience two distinctive artists bringing a fresh UK twist on traditional tales collected from South Asian elders. This show celebrates the art of live storytelling fusing a unique blend of Urban Hip Hop and classical South Asian sounds. Suitable for teens aged 14+. Find out more.

  • Art Unlocked – The Stained Glass Museum

    Tuesday 23 March, 4.30-6pm
    The Stained Glass Museum is launching a brand new weekly online group for teenagers in secondary school years 7-11. Art Unlocked is a pilot programme for those who want to explore the art world, make new friends and develop their skills. Find out more.

  • Building Aldeburgh Competition – Aldeburgh Museum

    Entries open until lockdown ends
    Aldeburgh Museum is on the lookout for modelmakers of all ages to create an Aldeburgh landmark or building in 3D. Any medium can be used – cardboard, paper, clay, bricks, textiles or wood! Winning entries will be displayed at the museum when it reopens. There are three categories for 4-11 year olds, 12-18 year olds and adults. Find out more.