Schools out! Roll on the summer holidays at Brighton & Hove Museums
The summer holidays have started, and as six long weeks stretches out in front of parents across the country, Brighton & Hove Museums is here to help, putting on a a host of workshops, days out and activities to keep those little (and not so little) ones entertained!
From a new Dragon Trail to Creative Writing workshops and Puppet Making for young people, we’re welcoming all ages into our venues which include the Royal Pavilion & Garden, Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, Hove Museum of Creativity, the Booth Museum of Natural History and Preston Manor.
Join in one of our free playdays at Hove Museum of Creativity or come and see our Day at the Beach display in Booth Museum of Natural History. Free entry for all.
There are a host of activities for older young people from 13-16 years with Puppet Making, Tie-Dye and Creative Writing some of the workshops on the menu. For younger children, we have a themed weekly Art Club at the Booth Museum and Hove Museum so you and your little one can have fun out of the house while someone else clears up the mess after!
And if we have a rainy day, why not visit the Royal Pavilion or the Brighton Museum & Art Gallery for a fantastic day out. We have special tickets for families and Brighton & Hove city residents plus our annual ticket allows you to visit every day for a year.
Introduction to Creative Writing at Brighton Museum
Thursday 1 August
11am-3pm £20, members £15, book in advance. Ages 13-16
Take inspiration from Rembrandts’ Self-portrait at the Age of 34 in this workshop exploring self-image, through a series of inspiring, engaging and fun writing activities, games and exercises. You will be guided through each stage of the writing process and given the opportunity to celebrate the elements of ourselves that make us who we are, and to imagine a future adulthood where anything is possible.
More info and booking
No experience necessary. Please bring a packed lunch.
Introduction to Puppet Making at Brighton Museum
Tuesday 6 August
11am-3pm £20, members £15, book in advance. Ages 13-16
Join us for a beginner’s workshop for young people interested in exploring puppetry skills and puppet making. Take inspiration from the many dragons in the Royal Pavilion, and explore puppet character design, learn a simple construction method, and experiment with puppet manipulation. Using all recycled materials, make your own rod puppet to take away.
More info and booking
No experience necessary. Please bring a packed lunch.
Play days – Hove Museum Garden
Sundays 28 July, 4, 11, 18 & 25 August & 1 September
Hove Museum Garden
12-3pm Free, drop-in. All ages
Pull up a picnic blanket and enjoy some outdoor games in Hove Museum Garden using our library of games to play with. With the Jaipur gate and Hove constellation on display, the garden is the ideal spot for a play date – picnic not included. Please be aware that this activity is weather dependent.
Art Club at Hove Museum
Thursdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 August
10.15–11.15am, 11.30am–12.30pm & 2-3pm £6, members £5, book in advance. Ages 5-13
Each week take inspiration from the museum collection in our art & craft workshops. Join in with our theme or make your own artwork.
30 May – Toys through Time
1 August – Toys from the Past
8 August – Animals
15 August – Moving Pictures
22 August – Cartoon Characters
29 August – Toys of the Future
Children must be accompanied by their parent/carer.
Creative Writing Club at Hove Museum
Fridays 16 & 30 August
10.15-11.45am £7.50, members £6, book in advance. Ages 8-13
Be inspired by our collections to create your own stories.
Children must be accompanied by their parent/carer.
Introduction to Puppet Making at Hove Museum
Monday 12 August
11am-3pm £20, members £15, book in advance. Ages 13-16
A beginner’s workshop for young people interested in exploring puppetry skills and puppet making. Explore puppet character design, learn a simple construction method, and experiment with puppet manipulation. Using all recycled materials, make your own rod puppet to take away. All materials supplied and no experience necessary. Please bring a packed lunch.
Introduction to Tie-Dye at Hove Museum
Monday 19 August
10.30am-12.30pm £12, members £10, book in advance. Ages 13-16
Create a kaleidoscope of colour in this tie-dye workshop. Learn a variety of techniques to produce stunning, colourful effects on a tote bag and/or a pair of socks. This creative workshop will give you all the skills needed to transform plain fabric and create your own sustainable garments. No experience necessary. Tote bags and socks provided, but you are welcome to bring your own 100% cotton t-shirt.
Summer at the Booth – A Day at the beach
Saturday 22 June to 18 September 2024
Free admission, drop-in during opening hours. All ages
Get your sunglasses at the ready and join us as we celebrate summer at the Booth with our A Day at the Beach display. Take a closer look at animals and plants that you might see at the beach over the summertime.
Art Club at Booth Museum
Wednesdays 31 July, 7, 14, 21 & 28 August
12.30-1.30pm & 2-3pm £6, members £5, book in advance. Ages 5-13
Each week take inspiration from the museum collection in our art & craft workshops.
31 July – Beneath the Ocean
7 August – Forest Animals
14 August – Strange and Unusual Creatures
21 August – Mythical Beasts
28 August – Flying High
Children must be accompanied by their parent or carer.
More news on our new Dragon Trail at the Royal Pavilion coming soon…
