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Harcourt ArboretumPitt Rivers
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Museum of Natural History
The Ashmolean
Museum of the History of Science
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OUR VENUES
HARCOURT ARBORETUM (NEAR NUNEHAM COURTENAY)
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130 acres of woodland and meadow in Nuneham Courtenay. Buses X39/X40 from St Aldate’s and 116 from High Street. Guide dogs only. www.harcourt-arboretum.ox.ac.uk 01865 343501OPEN April – October Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm Sundays and Bank Holidays 11am – 5pmNovember Mon – Sat 10am – 4pm, Sun 11am – 4pmDecember – February Mon – Fri 10am – 4pmMarch Mon – Sat 10am – 4pm, Sun and Bank Hols 11am – 4pm
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ASHMOLEAN
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Journey through time and across cultures with this amazing collection of art and archaeology. www.ashmolean.org 01865 278000
OPENTuesday – Sunday 10am – 5pmBank Holidays 10am – 5pm
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BOTANIC GARDEN
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Relax by the river or explore the glasshouses to find rainforest, desert, and insect-eating plants. Guide dogs only. www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk 01865 286690 OPENSeptember – October 9am – 5pmNovember – February 9am – 4pmMarch – April 9am – 5pmMay – August 9am – 6pm
FREE ENTRY FOR CHILDREN
MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
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Brilliant bugs, fascinating animals, shining minerals and dramatic dinosaurs… all under one sparkling glass roof!www.oum.ox.ac.uk 01865 272950
OPEN 10am – 5pm every day
MUSEUM OF THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE
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A fascinating collection of scientific instruments, including globes, sundials, clocks, and early electrical, chemical, and medical apparatus.www.mhs.ox.ac.uk 01865 277280
OPENTuesday – Sunday 12 – 5pm
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PITT RIVERS MUSEUM
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A remarkable collection of man-made objects from every corner of the world. Entrance via the Museum of Natural History.www.prm.ox.ac.uk 01865 270927
OPENMonday 12 – 4.30pmTuesday – Sunday 10am – 4.30pmBank Holiday Mondays 10am – 4.30pm
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THE BATE COLLECTION OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
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Discover a variety of musical instruments in the Western Classical tradition, from the mediaeval period to the present day.www.bate.ox.ac.uk 01865 276139
OPENMonday – Friday 2 – 5pm (all year)Saturday 10am – 12pm (University term-time only)
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WELCOMEWhether you are a new or a regular visitor, this is your guide to all of the family friendly activities coming up at Oxford University Museums and Collections in the next few months.
From planting to painting; the deep blue sea to the sky above us; storybook characters, historical figures, and myths and monsters - there’s something for everyone!
Learn together, have fun together, and become a family of museum explorers together ...
WHAT WILL YOU DISCOVER TODAY?Fri 25th Mar - Sun 10th Apr EGGSTRAORDINARY EASTER EGGVENTURE Eggsplore the Museums with an eggciting egg-hunters trail! Suitable for all During opening hours • Drop-in
Sat 26th Mar - Sun 10th Apr EINSTEIN’S EASTER TRAIL Challenge yourself to solve Einstein’s Easter puzzle. Help yourself from the Entrance Gallery. Age 7+ • Anytime • Drop-inSelf-help trail
Tue 29th Mar - Sun 10th Apr ARBORETUM EASTER TRAIL Follow the trail around the Arboretum. Find all the clues and solve the Easter puzzle. Suitable for all • Starts from 10.30am • Drop-in
Wed 30th Mar - Thu 31st Mar RABBIT HOP! Make some rabbit ears and a pom-pom Easter Bunny and join us for a rabbity adventure in the galleries. Suitable for all • 1 - 4pm • Drop-in
Thu 31st Mar - Sat 2nd Apr HIDDEN TREASURES Peer up high and crouch down low to discover some of the museum’s hidden treasures. Suitable for all • 1 - 4pm • Drop-in
Mon 4th Apr - Wed 6th Apr HIVE ALIVE! Create a buzz about bees. Find out why bees are the best, add to our giant hive and make a bee creation of your very own. Suitable for all • 1 - 4pm • Drop-in
Tue 5th Apr CHICKS AND CUBS Find out which baby animals live at the Arboretum and make some little animals to take home with you. RSPB will be here too. Suitable for all • 1 - 4pm • Drop-in
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Wed 6th Apr SPRING GARDENING Get ready for National Gardening Week. Make your own plant pots and sow some spring seeds to take home and grow. Suitable for all • 11am - 1pm • Drop inSuggested donation £1 for materials
Wed 6th Apr - Thu 7th Apr ART WEEKS ACTIVITY: NOISY COLLAGECreate collages inspired by Turner’s painting of Oxford, and animate with sound! With artist Francesca Shakespeare. Suitable for all • 1 - 4pm • Drop-in
Fri 8th Apr FABULOUS FUNDIALS Design and make your own decorative Easter sundial. Ages 5-11 • 2 - 4pm • Drop-in
Need Make Use Watch out for Pitt Rivers events with this sign. These activities highlight problem-solving, design and creativity in the museum.
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Most Family Friendly activities are free, donations are welcome.
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REGULAR ACTIVITIESEVERYDAY ARBORETUM BACKPACKS 10am - 4pm from 1 April FAMILY FRIENDLY TROLLEY During opening hoursBOTANIC BACKPACKS 9am - 4pmWEEKENDS FAMILY ACTIVITY KITS 2 - 4pmSATURDAYS SATURDAY OBJECT HANDLING 11am - 1pm FAMILY BACKPACKS 10am - 4pm SUNDAYS FAMILY FRIENDLY SUNDAYS 2 - 4pm
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1st Mar – 31st Oct BILL’S BLOOMS!Look for plants William Shakespeare mentions in his plays and find out weird facts about them and their Elizabethan uses. Suitable for all • During opening hours Drop-in • Self-guided trail
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Mon 11th Apr - Mon 30th MaySPRING TRAIL Follow the trail around the Arboretum to search for signs of Spring. Suitable for all During opening hours • Drop-in
Sat 16th Apr - Sun 17th Apr FOLK WEEKEND Join us for Folk Weekend Oxford for storytelling, songs, games, and craft workshops. Make your own peg doll or musical instrument. Suitable for all • 11am - 4.30pm • Drop-in
Sat 16th Apr SKIN AND BONES Identify the mystery animals around the Museum with the first hands–on activity devised by the Museum’s new Youth Forum. 2-4pm Suitable for all • Drop-in • Special event
Sat 16th Apr BRILLIANT BRONZE AGE What was life like in the Bronze Age? Explore tools, pots, weapons and jewellery, and enjoy Bronze Age inspired crafts activities. Suitable for all • 1 - 4pm • Drop-in
Wed 27th Apr SPRING IS HERE Seach for Spring flowers and signs that warmer weather is on its way. Enjoy songs, stories and crafts to take home. Under 5s 10.30am - 12.30pm • Drop-in
Sat 30th Apr SCIENCE SATURDAYS Come and investigate real natural history specimens with real live scientists. Age 8+ • 2 - 4pm • Drop-in
NEWEvery Thursday, term time only LITTLE ASH MOLES Explore, play and learn together in this fun gallery activity for under 5s (walkers to 5yrs) and their carers Under 5s 10.30 - 11.15am • Drop-in, term time only
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Sat 7th May JAPANESE CHILDREN’S DAY Come along and celebrate Children’s Day with us and learn about all things Japanese. Also listen in on some Japanese storytelling. Suitable for all • 1 - 4pm • Drop-in
Mon 9th May A LITTLE LOOK AT… THE OCEAN An active, hands-on exploration telling the tales of objects in the Museum. Under 5s 10.30am and 11.30am • Drop-in
Fri 13th May A LITTLE LOOK AT… HATS An active, hands-on exploration telling the tales of objects in the Museum. Under 5s 10.30am and 11.30am • Drop-in
Sat 14th May MUSICAL MAY Find out more about our marvellous musical instrument collection, enjoy some live music, and make your own stringed instrument. Suitable for all • 1 - 4pm Drop-inSat 14th May
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DRAWING WITH CAMERA OBSCURASDiscover the secrets of Renaissance art and how to use a camera obscura to draw in perfect perspective. Age 7+ • 2 - 4pm • Drop-in
Sat 14th May FASCINATION OF PLANTS Come along to find out about the weird and wonderful world of plants. Meet local plant experts and take part in some fun hands-on experiments and crafts. Suitable for all 10am-4pm • Drop-in
Tue 24th May CURIOUS CUBS Pick up one of our activity bags and explore the museum with Pebbles, Smokey and Huxley. Under 5s • 10.30am - 12.30pm Drop-in
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EVERYDAY ARBORETUM BACKPACKS 10am - 4pm from 1 April FAMILY FRIENDLY TROLLEY During opening hoursBOTANIC BACKPACKS 9am - 4pmWEEKENDS FAMILY ACTIVITY KITS 2 - 4pmSATURDAYS SATURDAY OBJECT HANDLING 11am - 1pm FAMILY BACKPACKS 10am - 4pm SUNDAYS FAMILY FRIENDLY SUNDAYS 2 - 4pm
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Tue 31st May - Mon 1st Aug ROUND THE WORLD TRAIL Find out about trees from around the world and discover what the Arboretum is doing to protect them. Suitable for allDuring opening hours • Drop-in
Sat 4th Jun WILD FAIR Celebrate Oxford’s biodiversity with crafts, conservationists and family friendly talks. In partnership with BBOWT and Festival of Nature. Suitable for all • 10am - 4pm Drop-in
Fri 10th Jun A LITTLE LOOK AT… FEATHERS An active, hands-on exploration telling the tales of objects in the Museum. Under 5s 10.30am and 11.30am • Drop-in
Sat 11th Jun IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE? Discover the art of medicine through objects, stories and activities. Age 9+ 2 - 4pm • Drop-in
NEW Sat 11th Jun ASHVENTURE! ANCIENT ROMEJoin our gallery adventure as we explore some Roman objects. With activities, object handling, games and stories. Ages 4-11 2.30 - 3pm and 3.30 - 4pm • Drop-in
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Mon 13th Jun A LITTLE LOOK AT… DINOSAURS An active, hands-on exploration telling the tales of objects in the Museum. Under 5s 10.30am and 11.30am • Drop-in
Wed 15th Jun PETER RABBIT IN THE GARDEN Can you spot pesky Peter Rabbit?! Find your favourite veggies and do some taste testing. Have a go at the crafts and enjoy some stories. Under 5s • 10.30am - 12.30pm • Drop in Suggested donation £1 for materials
Sat 18th Jun ASHVENTURE! PORTRAITS Join our gallery adventure as we explore some portraits. With activities, object handling, games and stories. Ages 4-11 • 2.30 - 3pm and 3.30 - 4pm • Drop-in
Sun 19th Jun FAMILY CONCERT Bate Family Gamelan Concert. All ages • 3pm Tickets on the door £5.00 • Holywell Music Room
Tue 21st Jun CURIOUS CUBS Pick up one of our activity bags and explore the museum with Pebbles, Smokey and Huxley. Under 5s • 10.30am - 12.30pm • Drop-in
Sat 25th Jun INCREDIBLE INSECTS Our insects are on the loose! Join us on Cornmarket in Oxford City Centre, as part of the Oxfordshire Science Festival. Suitable for all See website for details • Drop-in
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Mon 30th May - Sun 5th Jun HALF TERM ACTIVITIES Including gallery trails, word searches, drawing and colouring and hands-on our instruments. Suitable for all • 2 - 5pm Drop-in • In the Bate Collection
Tue 31st May - Wed 1st Jun UGLY BUG BALL Will you be the weirdest and most wonderful bug of all? Get dressed up and join us for a dance. With even more insect fun and bug bopping at the Story Museum. Suitable for all • 1 - 4pm • Drop-in In collaboration with Story Museum
Tue 31st May A WORLD OF TREES Join in with some crafts inspired by our collection of trees from around around the world. BBOWT will be here too. Suitable for all • 1 - 4pm • Drop-in
Wed 1st Jun GREEN YOUR GARDEN Come and celebrate Oxford Festival of Nature and Low Carbon Oxford Week. Find out how “green” the Garden is, and how we encourage biodiversity. Suitable for all 11am - 1pm • Drop in Suggested donation £1 for materials
Wed 1st Jun -Thu 2nd Jun MEET THE PHARAOH Discover the story of Pharaoh Taharqa and his life in Ancient Egypt, and make a pop-up shrine and statue. 1 - 4pm • Drop-in
Thu 2nd Jun EXPLORER BACKPACKS Borrow a backpack full of activities and become a family of museum explorers. Suitable for all • 2 - 4pm • Drop-in
Thu 2nd Jun - Fri 3rd Jun AHOY THERE! Discover early voyages of exploration with maps, globes, and hands-on navigational instruments. Age 7+ • 1 - 4pm • Drop-in
Fri 3rd Jun - Sat 4th Jun TOTALLY TOTEM Discover the stories behind the carved figures of the Haida totem pole. Make your own family crest pole. Suitable for all 1 - 4pm • Drop-in
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Wed 6th Jul BUGS, BEETLES AND BUTTERFLIES Join us for a minibeast hunt. Enjoy songs, stories and crafts to take home. Under 5s 10.30am - 12.30pm • Drop-in
Fri 8th Jul A LITTLE LOOK AT… COLOUR An active, hands-on exploration telling the tales of objects in the Museum. Under 5s 10.30am and 11.30am • Drop-in
Sat 9th Jul GLOBE-MAKERS Basement Gallery. Explore the museum’s collection of globes and make your own pocket globe. Age 9 - 13 • 2 - 4pm Drop-in • £2 materials contribution
Mon 11th Jul A LITTLE LOOK AT… TALL AND SMALL An active, hands-on exploration telling the tales of objects in the Museum. Under 5s 10.30am and 11.30am • Drop-in
Sat 16th Jul ARCHAEOLOGY UNDERWATER: MEET THE DIVERSWhat do Marine Archeologists do? What kit do they need underwater? Meet some divers and find out more. Suitable for all 1 - 4pm • Drop-in
Sat 16th Jul ASHVENTURE! SHIP AHOY! Join this nautical gallery adventure as part of the Archaeological Festival. With activities, object handling, games and stories.Ages 4-11 • 2.30 - 3pm and 3.30 - 4pm • Drop-in
Tue 19th Jul CURIOUS CUBS Pick up one of our activity bags and explore the museum with Pebbles, Smokey and Huxley. Under 5s • 10.30am - 12.30pm • Drop-in
Tue 31st May - Mon 1st Aug ROUND THE WORLD TRAIL Find out about trees from around the world and discover what the Arboretum is doing to protect them. Suitable for allDuring opening hours • Drop-in
ALICE’S DAY Sat 2nd Jul ASHVENTURE! WONDERLAND Join our Wonderland themed gallery adventure on Alice’s Day. With activities, object handling, games and stories. Ages 4-11 • 2.30 - 3pm and 3.30 - 4pm • Drop-in
Sat 2nd Jul ALICE’S DISCOVERIES Find out about cameras and early photography. Experiment with cyanotypes, and discover Alice’s objects in the Museum. Age 7+ • 1 - 4pm • Drop-in
Sat 2nd Jul ALICE’S ANIMALS Explore the museum that inspired the book with performances and activities. Suitable for all • See website for details Drop-in
Sat 2nd Jul DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE TRAILExplore the story of Alice in Wonderland through some of the curious objects in the museum. Suitable for all • During opening hours • Drop-in
ARTS AWARD DISCOVER FAMILY LOGBOOK Children aged 5-11 are now able to do an Arts Award at Discover level through visiting the museums and collections and participating in the Family Friendly Fun programme. Arts Award is a fantastic way to discover the arts, develop creative skills and find out more about the amazing artworks, objects and artefacts at the Oxford University Museums and Collections. Children complete their Arts Award Discover in a beautifully designed bespoke logbook and on completion can submit their logbook to receive their Arts Award Discover certificate.
This was a fantastic project that the whole family has been able to get involved with, I would certainly recommend it to others. My son is very proud of his logbook and we really liked the focus on sharing what he had learnt at the end. (Family participant)
Discover the Oxford University and Museums Logbook £7.50
To purchase a logbook and to find out more about the Family Discover Arts Award please visit: www.museums.ox.ac.uk/arts-award
To find out more about Arts Award in general please visit: www.artsaward.org.uk
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Sun 10th Jul COWLEY ROAD CARNIVAL Visit the Museum’s stall for lots of making and object handling fun. Suitable for all 12 - 5pm • Drop-in PITT
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Fri 22nd Jul - Fri 2nd Sep WORLD EXPLORER TREASURE HUNT- SUMMER HOLIDAY TRAIL Let our treasure hunt lead you on a journey of discovery exploring the high seas. Suitable for all • During opening hours Drop-in
Fri 22nd Jul - Fri 2nd Sep THE BEASTS FROM THE BOOKS - SUMMER HOLIDAY TRAIL Famous animals leapt off the pages of your favourite books and into our trail. Track them down in the Museum, around Oxford and in the Story Museum. Suitable for all During opening hours • Drop-in In collaboration with Story Museum
Sat 23rd Jul LOVE YOUR GARDEN! Come and celebrate Love Parks Week! Come to our family picnic afternoon to enjoy the Garden, music, craft, stories and more. Suitable for all • 1 - 4pm • Drop-in Suggested donation £1 for materials
Mon 25th Jul AFTERNOON EXPLORERS: GIANT INSECTS Ever wondered what an enormous bee would be like? Why not make one and see? Join in with junk modelling and super-sized drawings. Suitable for all • 1 - 4pm Drop-in
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Every Tues from 26th Jul - 30th Aug BAGS OF FUN Borrow a backpack full of activities and become a family of museum explorers. Suitable for all • 2 - 4pm • Drop-in
Wed 27th Jul POP-UP PUPPET SHOWCome along to watch this shadow puppet show and find out about the epic Hindu story of the Ramayana. Suitable for all Show starts at 11am • Drop-in
Wed 27th Jul - Thu 28th Jul SUMMER OF TREASURES: TURNER’S OXFORD Get to know the most famous painting of Oxford in the world! Then help us build a 3D version of the High St. Suitable for all 1 - 4pm • Drop-in Every Friday from 29th Jul - 26th AugAROUND THE WORLD FAMILY TOUR Join us on this family tour looking at some fascinating objects from around the world. Age 3+ • 11.30am and 1pm • Drop-in
Mon 1st Aug AFTERNOON EXPLORERS: MAGNIFICENT METAL Discover how beautiful things are made from metal and make something shiny to take home. Suitable for all • 1 - 4pm Drop-in
Tue 2nd Aug THE TREE OF LIFE Get crafty with activities inspired by stories of the Tree of Life. RSPB will be here too. Suitable for all • 1 - 4pm • Drop-in
Tue 2nd Aug - Wed 31st Aug TREE-TALES Search for trees and discover some of the myths surrounding them. Suitable for all During opening hours • Drop-in
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Wed 3rd Aug POP-UP PUPPET SHOW Come along and watch this shadow puppet show to hear stories by the creators of the totem pole. Suitable for all • Drop-inShow starts at 11am
Wed 3rd Aug - Thu 4th Aug SUMMER OF TREASURES: MUMMY OF MERESAMUN Who was Meresamun? Find out more about this mummy and the Egyptian afterlife, and make a mummy. Suitable for all 1 - 4pm • Drop-in
Sat 6th Aug SEA EXPLORERS Take a look at some of our wonderful boats and make your own to take home with you. Suitable for all • 1 - 4pm • Drop-in
Mon 8th Aug AFTERNOON EXPLORERS: BUG DOODLINGInsects are amazing, especially really close up! Grab a magnifying glass or microscope and draw what you see. Suitable for all 1 - 4pm • Drop-in
Tue 9th Aug FAIRYTALES IN THE FOREST Create crafts inspired by fairytales and traditional stories. BBOWT will be here too. Suitable for all • 1 - 4pm • Drop-in
Wed 10th Aug POP-UP PUPPET SHOW Come along to watch this shadow puppet show and find out about the epic Hindu story of the Ramayana. Suitable for all Show starts at 11am • Drop-in
Wed 10th Aug - Thu 11th Aug SUMMER OF TREASURES: THE CHIEF’S MANTLE Discover the story of Chief Powhatan and his famous daughter. Learn about his mantle, and design one of your own. Suitable for all 1 - 4pm • Drop-in
Sat 13th Aug GREEN PICNIC AFTERNOON See the garden at its most colourful, and find out how “green” we are. Meet local eco champions and enjoy live music, stories, activities and more. Suitable for all 1 - 4pm • Drop-in Suggested donation £1 for materials
Sat 13th Aug SEND A MESSAGE SOS Discover Morse code and use the museum’s telegraphic apparatus to unravel the mystery message. Age 7+ • 1 - 4pm Drop-in
Mon 15th Aug AFTERNOON EXPLORERS: THERE’S NO SCRAP LIKE HOME Create your own mini shelter out of scrap. Will it withstand the elements? Suitable for all • 1 - 4pm • Drop-in
Tue 16th Aug THE GREEN MANDiscover the myth of the green man and make masks using natural materials. RSPB will be here too.Suitable for all • 1 - 4pm • Drop-in
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Sat 3rd Sep PITT FEST: ARCHAEOLOGY Join us on the University Museum lawn for our annual Pitt Fest. Discover more about archaeology with fun and interactive activities for all! Suitable for all 11am - 6pm • Drop-in
Fri 9th Sep A LITTLE LOOK AT… HOMES An active, hands-on exploration telling the tales of objects in the Museum. Under 5s 10.30am and 11.30am • Drop-in
Sat 10th Sep ASHVENTURE! ANCIENT GREECE Join our gallery adventure as we explore some Ancient Greek objects. With activities, object handling, games and stories. Ages 4-11 • 2.30 - 3pm and 3.30 - 4pm Drop-in
Sat 10th Sep CABINET OF CURIOSITIES Discover unusual objects and put together your own cabinet of curiosities. Ages 5-11 2 - 4pm • Drop-in
Mon 12th Sep A LITTLE LOOK AT… BIRDS An active, hands-on exploration telling the tales of objects in the Museum. Under 5s 10.30am and 11.30am • Drop-in Sat 17th Sep ASHVENTURE! INDIA Join our gallery adventure as we explore some Indian objects. With activities, object handling, games and stories. Ages 4-11 2.30 - 3pm and 3.30 - 4pm • Drop-in
For more information, visit: www.museums.ox.ac.uk
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SEPTEMBER Tue 20th Sep CURIOUS CUBS Pick up one of our activity bags and explore the museum with Pebbles, Smokey and Huxley. Under 5s • 10.30am - 12.30 pm Drop-in
Wed 21st Sep FIVE SENSES Come and explore the Garden using all your senses, and enjoy craft, stories and more. Under 5s • 10.30am - 12.30pm • Drop-in Suggested donation £1 for materials
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Wed 17th Aug POP-UP PUPPET SHOW Come along and watch this shadow puppet show to hear stories by the creators of the totem pole. Suitable for all • Drop-in Show starts at 11am
Wed 17th Aug - Thu 18th AugSUMMER OF TREASURES: THE MYSTERIOUS HUNT Explore the Ashmolean’s treasured painting ‘The Hunt in the Forest’ and make your own magical forest. Suitable for all • 1 - 4pm Drop-in
Mon 22nd Aug AFTERNOON EXPLORERS: FLYING BUGSAdmire our flapping, zooming, buzzing bugs and make one of your own to take home. Suitable for all • 1 - 4pm • Drop-in Tue 23rd Aug MARVELLOUS MEADOWS Enjoy the summer flowers in the meadow and create your own marvellous masterpieces. BBOWT will be here too. Suitable for all • 1 - 4pm • Drop-in
Wed 24th Aug POP-UP PUPPET SHOW Come along to watch this shadow puppet show and find out about the epic Hindu story of the Ramayana. Suitable for all • Drop-in Show starts at 11am
Wed 24th Aug - Thu 25th Aug SUMMER OF TREASURES: KING ALFRED’S JEWEL What was this exquisite Jewel used for? Who was King Alfred? Find out more, and create a shining jewel. Suitable for all • 1 - 4pm Drop-in
Thu 25th Aug - Fri 26th Aug LINO-BLOCK PRINTING Make linocut designs inspired by the museum’s collection and try out a mechanical printing press. Age 7+ • 1 - 4pm • Drop-in
Mon 29th Aug AFTERNOON EXPLORERS: BOOK BONANZA Learn more about different book making techniques and get creative making books. Suitable for all • 1 - 4pm • Drop-in
Tue 30th Aug ANIMAL ADVENTURES Get crafty with some animal activites to create your own Arboretum animal tales. RSPB will be here too. Suitable for all 1 - 4pm • Drop-in
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