Summer holiday fun at the Roman Baths, Fashion Museum and Victoria Art Gallery


Summer holiday fun at the Roman Baths, Fashion Museum and Victoria Art Gallery

Arts & Crafts

19th Jul 2022 - 23rd Aug 2022

There's a bumper schedule of activities for families to enjoy over the summer holidays at the Roman Baths, Fashion Museum and Victoria Art Gallery.

Find out about Roman life at the Roman Baths and make an Iron Age roundhouse or laurel wreath to take home. Make some funky cardboard flip-flops or have a go at French knitting at the Fashion Museum. Or make your own artwork inspired by artist Mary Fedden at the Victoria Art Gallery.

Kevin Guy, Leader of the Council, said: "There are special activities happening at our museums every weekday over the summer holidays, so there's plenty for families to choose from. Don't forget that admission to the Roman Baths, Fashion Museum and Victoria Art Gallery is free for Bath and North East Somerset residents, but it's advisable to book your free tickets in advance."

Roman Baths

Activities take place from 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4pm.

All activities included in admission price, no need to book. Advance booking advised for Roman Baths admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Before the Romans 

Monday 25 to Friday 29 July

Find out about life in Britain before the Romans and make an Iron Age roundhouse to take home.

Brilliant Bathing

Monday 1 to Friday 5 August

Explore the archaeological site and create a pop-up Roman Baths.

Caesar's Secrets

Monday 8 to Friday 12 August

Learn about Julius Caesar and have a go at writing messages with his secret code. Make your own laurel wreath.

Little Britannia

Monday 15 to Friday 19 August

Life as a child in Roman times was very different from today. Find out about school and family life in a Roman town.

Great Gorgon

Monday 22 to Friday 26 August

Discover the Gorgon myth and make a monster of a shield.

www.romanbaths.co.uk

Heritage Hunters

Become a heritage hunter at the Roman Baths this summer!

Wednesdays 27 July to 24 August

Children aged 7 to 12 are invited to join us for free sessions on Wednesday mornings between 10am (drop off) and 12 noon (pick up). Explore the Roman Baths and find out about different aspects of Roman life. You will take home something that you made at each session.

For more information and to sign up, please email [email protected].

Heritage Hunters places are limited and these sessions must be booked in advance:

Heritage Hunters - Roman Life

Wednesday 27 July

Discover Roman daily life. Activities will include handling artefacts, dressing up, dyeing fabric and making weaving boards.

Heritage Hunters - Romans and Water

Wednesday 3 August

Explore the theme of water. Try your hand at watercolour paintings, have a go at Great Bath measuring and temperature testing.

Heritage Hunters - Roman Architecture

Wednesday 10 August

Find out more about architecture. Have a go at acanthus leaf decoration and create a 3D temple.

Heritage Hunters - Roman Words and Numbers

Wednesday 17 August

Learn all about numerals and Latin. Make a door plate and take part in a numbers trail.

Heritage Hunters - Roman Art

Wednesday 24 August

Find out about Roman mosaics and create some mosaic-themed objects such as a coaster. 

Fashion Museum

Sessions take place at 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3pm in the Assembly Rooms.

Free drop-in activity sessions, no need to book. Tickets required for the Fashion Museum. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Funky Flip-Flops

Tuesday 26 July

Explore beachwear items in the collection and make some funky cardboard flip-flops. 

Summer Wear

Tuesday 2 August

Bring along a teddy and design a summer T-shirt or shorts for it.

Knitting Nancy or French Knitting

Tuesday 9 August

Have a go at this special knitting technique.

Summer Posies

Tuesday 16 August

Flowers have inspired fashion designers over the centuries. Create summer flower posies.

Pattern Play

Tuesday 23 August

Investigate pattern in fashion and explore how it appears on outfits. Use a variety of techniques and materials to create new patterns.

www.fashionmuseum.co.uk

Victoria Art Gallery

Explore the Mary Fedden: Simple Pleasures exhibition and enjoy family friendly activities based on the show.

Sessions take place at 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3pm.

Free activity sessions, no need to book. Tickets required to visit the Mary Fedden exhibition. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Summer Fruit Salad

Wednesday 27 and Friday 29 July

Artist Mary Fedden liked fruit. Have a go at drawing fruits and create a fruit salad.

Cats and Kittens

Wednesday 3 and Friday 5 August

Enjoy the work of Mary Fedden and create one of her cats.

Rooftop Views

Wednesday 10 and Friday 12 August

Explore our special exhibition and create a collage using tissue paper and pens.

Seashells, Seashells by the Seashore

Wednesday 17 and Friday 19 August

Create a seaside shell picture just like artist Mary Fedden.

Birds of a Feather

Wednesday 24 and Friday 26 August

Mary Fedden liked to feature birds in her work. Use pastels to create your own feathered friend.

www.victoriagal.org.uk

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