Hands On Activities at the City Museum & Art Gallery

Children walking around gallery

Handle real objects and get creative with a range of themed activities every month, such as Strike a Light, Toy time, Natural World, going Underground and many more! These popular free drop-in activities are run on a first-come first-served basis. Children must have adult supervision.

Drop in between 10.30am - 4pm.

Date: Tuesday 13 & Wednesday 14 April - Hands On… Colour Crazy

Discover the fabulous array of colours on our weird and wonderful museum objects. Find out how or why these colours exist with art and craft activities for all the family. Suitable for children aged 2-11 years. No need to book. Drop-in.

Date: Sunday 2 May - Hands On… Toy Time

Have fun creating your own moving toys (a snapping crocodile, a rocking horse and lots more) and discover what children played with in the past by handling some traditional toys. Suitable for children aged 2-11 years. No need to book. Drop-in.

Date: Tuesday 1 & Wednesday 2 June - Hands On… Natural World

Come and explore the wonders of the ‘Natural World’ with a day of craft and handling activities dedicated to all creatures - great and small. An International Year of Biodiversity event. Suitable for children aged 2-11 years. No need to book. Drop-in.

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Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery, West End

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Contact Information

Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery
Queens Road
Bristol
BS8 1RL

Tel: 0117 9223571

Ticket Information

Directions

Road Directions

Road Directions

By car: 2miles from the M32. Public car parks nearby.

Public Transport Directions

Public Transport Directions

Bus service numbers 1,8,9,41,43,54,55 & 99.
By train: to Temple Meads station, then bus to the City Centre

Facilities

Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Event
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest

Accessibility

  • Free Entry
  • On Bus Route
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant

Establishment Features

  • Cater for groups

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun

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