Families can enjoy a host of fun, hands-on activities over the Easter school holidays at Bath & North East Somerset Council’s museums.
Create a wax resist picture inspired by Roman pots, search for virtual Roman coins, make a fashionable button brooch, or design a theatrical picture based on the Victoria Art Gallery’s Sharmanka Travelling Circus exhibition.
All activities are either free or included in the admission price. Admission is free for local Discovery Card holders. Discovery Cards can be obtained or renewed on the day (see www.bathnes.gov.uk/discoverycard).
Suitable for children aged three and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No need to book – just come along on the day.
Potty about Pots
Roman Baths
Monday 15 April 2019, 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4pm
Included in admission price
Use wax crayons and a wax resist effect to create some amazing pot designs inspired by our collection of Roman pots.
Coin Collectors trail
The Roman Baths
Monday 15 April – Thursday 18 April 2019
Included in admission price
Become a treasure hunter with our Coin Collectors trail – part of the new Roman Baths kids’ app. As you walk around the museum, look out for virtual coins waiting to be discovered and collected in the app. Learn more about the treasures found here in Bath and examine our collection of amazing Roman coins.
Buttoned Up
Fashion Museum
Tuesday 16 April, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm
Included in admission price
Look at how buttons were used on different outfits throughout the centuries and create a button brooch.
Big Top Bonanza
Victoria Art Gallery
Wednesday 17 April, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm
Free
Explore our special Sharmanka Travelling Circus exhibition and create a theatrical picture fit for the Big Top!
