Museums at half term

Museums at Half Term, Sat 13th to Sunday 21st February 2010
Jan 2010

 

This February Half Term there is a wealth of exciting events and activities for you to enjoy at the museums of Bath and North East Somerset. Eleven venues will be offering a heady mix of activities, talks and events for children and adults alike, from firecracker workshops to stamp collecting.

 

You can make your loved one a Georgian style valentine’s card inspired by the collections of Number 1 Royal Crescent, recreate a Celtic coin design

from 2000 years ago at the Roman Baths and get crafty at the Victoria Art Gallery. Discover how the builders of the 18th century worked at the Building of Bath collection and then have a go at building your own bird box at Prior Park Landscape Garden.

 

The Museum of East Asian Art will celebrate the Lunar New Year with a spectacular extravaganza held in the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 21st February to welcome in the year of the Tiger, with music, martial arts demonstrations, and the much anticipated Lion Dances!

 

For your guide to what’s on this half term in the museums and galleries of Bath and North East Somerset pick up a leaflet at your local library, the museums of B&NES, Tourist Information and most council sites. Alternatively please visit www.bathnes.gov.uk/heritageevents  for more information.

 

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For more information contact: Chezzy Brownen, Heritage Events Co-ordinator on 01225 477757, mailto:chezzy_brownwn@bathnes.gov.uk