Family Friendly Events
Visiting as a family? Check out our year-round family friendly events. From planting to painting; the deep blue sea to the sky above; storybook characters, historical figures, and myths and monsters - there's something for everyone!
Events are drop in - no need to book | Donations welcome
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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June 2018
| Date/Time | Title | Venue | Category | Age Group | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 2 June 10:00-4:00pm | Wild Fair | Museum of Natural History | Festival; Science; Craft activity; Object Handling | All Ages | Meet scientists and conservation groups plus some of the creatures they study; in partnership with BBOWT |
| Thursday 7 June 10:30-11:15am | Little Ash Moles: Ship Ahoy | Ashmolean Museum | Craft activity; Games | Under 5s | Explore, play and learn together |
| Saturday 9 June 2:00-4:00pm | Science Saturday | Museum of Natural History | Science; Object Handling | Ages 8+ | Meet scientists and investigate real specimens from the museum's collection |
| Saturday 9 June 2:00-2:45pm & 3.15-4:00pm | Ashventure Victorian Art: Myths and Legends | Ashmolean Museum | Craft activity; Games; Tour; Storytelling | Ages 4+ | Stories, gallery hunts, games and crafts |
| Thursday 14 June 10:30-11:15am | Little Ash Moles: Ship Ahoy | Ashmolean Museum | Craft activity; Games | Under 5s | Explore, play and learn together |
| Saturday 16 June 2:00-4:00pm | House of Wisdom | Museum of the History of Science | Science; Object Handling; Trail; Games | Ages 7+ | Discover Science and medicine in the early Islamic world with activities and hames |
| Saturday 16 June 2:00-4:00pm | Science Saturday | Musuem of Natural History | Science; Object Handling | Ages 8+ | Meet scientists and investigate real speciemns from the museum's collection |
| Tuesday 19 June 10:30-12:30pm | Curious Cubs | Museum of Natural History | Trail; Object Handling | Under 5s | Pick up an activity bag and explore the museum with some of our furry friends |
| Thursday 21 June 10:30-11:15am | Little Ash Moles: Ship Ahoy | Ashmolean Museum | Craft activity; Games | Under 5s | Explore, play and learn together |
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Saturday 23 June 10:00-11:00am & 11:30-12:00pm |
Saturday Science Club, in collaboration with Science Oxford | Botanic Garden | Science | Ages 5-9 | Use your senses to explore the natural world at the Botanic Garden; £10 oer child - please book in advance |
| Thursday 28 June 10:30-11:15am | Little Ash Moles: Shop Ahoy | Ashmolean Museum | Craft activity; Games | Under 5s | Explore, play and learn together |
Regular Events: Every Week
Spotlight Specimens
Museum of Natural History
Monday-Thursday at 2:30pm
Object handling
An informal specimen show-and-tell in the museum court. Ask questions and chat with museum experts.
Under 5s: Little Ash Moles
Ashmolean Museum
Every Thursday in term time, 10:30-11:30am
Craft activity, Games
Explore, play and learn together in this fun gallery activity for under 5s
Hands-On Coins
Ashmolean Museum
Every Saturday, 11:30am & 3:30pm
Object handling
Handle historical coins from different times and places, with the help of our volunteer team.
Saturday Object Handling
Pitt Rivers Museum
Every Saturday, 11:00-1:00pm
Object handling
Discover more about wonderful and fascinating objects from the museum's collection
Family Friendly Sundays
Museum of Natural History
Every Sunday, 2:00-4:00pm
Trail, Craft activity
Trails, crafts, backpacks and more, all provided by musuem volunteers
Pick up Fun: From the Information Desk
Ashmolean Museum
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:00-4:00pm
Trails, Craft activity
Activity packs, fun make-and-takes, magnifiers and torches (subject to availability)
Big Botanic Backpacks
Botanic garden
Trail
Our family-friendly backpacks will open up a world of exploration and investigation to you. 'At Home in the Garden' is for 5 to 9 year olds, and 'Egyptian Explorer' for 8 to 11 year olds. Backpacks contain a selection of activities and are packed full of ideas to help you get the most from your visit.
Explorer Backpacks
Harcourt Arboretum
Trail
Pick up a backpack from the ticket office and use it to help you explore the 130 acre site.
