Summer Make It! Crafts 2026
Tue 28th Jul 2026 to Thu 27th Aug 2026 -
10.15 - 2.30
Activity/Craft
This summer we have 5 weeks of Make it craft activities each linked to one of three themes. We have a new exhibition called ‘Hollywood Rome’ so one craft each week links to this theme. The other crafts are Dinosaur themed and Music themed.
Tickets available here. (£3.75 per child per activity – booking recommended)
Ticket sales end at 3pm the day before the session. Remaining tickets will be available on the day at reception.
There will also be themed trails around the museum with a special badge as a prize. (£2 per child includes a pen – pay at the reception desk)
Week 1; 28-30 July
Tuesday 29 July; Make a Dino Pencil Pot (dino themed)
Wednesday 30 July; Make a Roman Soldier (Hollywood Rome themed)
Thursday 31 July; Make a pretend guitar to play along with your favourite music (music themed)
Week 2; 4-6 August
Tuesday 4 August; Make your own musical Rain Stick (music themed)
Wednesday 5 August; Make your own Ballooning Dinosaur (dino themed)
Thursday 6 August; Make and wear your own Roman Helmet (Hollywood Rome themed)
Week 3; 11-13 August
Tuesday 11 August; Create your own Roman Shield (Hollywood Rome themed)
Wednesday 12 August; Make your own Drum on a stick (music themed)
Thursday 13 August; Make and play a Dino Skittles game (dino themed)
Week 4; 18-20 August
Tuesday 18 August; Make a dino headdress to wear (dinosaur themed)
Wednesday 19 August; Make a Roman inspired sword (Hollywood Rome themed)
Thursday 20 August; Make a wooden spoon puppet of your favourite pop star/musician (music themed)
Week 5: 25-27 August
Tuesday 25 August; Make your own Microphone (music themed)
Wednesday 26 August; Make a dino tail to wear (dinosaur themed)
Thursday 27 August; Make a Roman chariot (Hollywood Rome themed)
3 sessions per day
Session 1: 10.15am– 11.15am
Session 2: 11.30am – 12.30pm
Session 3: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Ideal for ages 4 – 11 years
£3.75 per child per session. An adult must stay with child/ren. Activities take 30-50 mins to complete.
Entry only with ticket. Please bring ticket either printed out or on your mobile device
Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by the museum.
