Family Fun
Activities for 5-12s
Trails / Creation Station
Talks and Tours
2010 Calendar
Family Fun
Museum of Oxford
St Aldates
Oxford
OX1 1DZ
01865 252761
What's On
2010 Calendar
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Roman Soliders Creation Station 4 Septermber - 1 October |
Transform yourself into a brave Roman soldier with this centurion’s helmet to make and wear.
Creation Station £1.50 per person. Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult. |
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Childhood Trail 4 September - 1 October |
Find out what it was like to be a child in
Trails cost £1 and include a souvenir prize. |
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Oxford Open Doors 2010 Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 September |
Town Hall Treasure Trail Visit the museum and Town Hall and solve the puzzles to discover the building’s hidden treasures in this drop-in family trail. FREE. Collect from Museum reception To celebrate Open Doors the Museum will also be open on Sunday, 10 - 4pm. |
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The Big Car Project 11 September - 1 January 2011 |
Watch a willow-woven model Morris car evolve in our gallery as a group of Oxfordshire Adult Learners work with local artist Dionne Barber and the Searchers group to research and develop a ‘big car project’!
Features a large-scale model made from polystyrene and willow, historical photographs, memories of Cowley car factory workers and research by the Searchers over 50 group. |
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Witches and Wizards Halloween Trail 2 October - 29 October |
Wander through the museum looking for wicked witches and wonderful wizards.
Trails cost £1 and include a souvenir prize. |
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Witches' cats and Vampire Bats Creation Station 2 October - 29 October |
Transform yourself into a witch's best friend with this cool cat mask or make a frightful flapping bat. Creation Station £1.50 per person. Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult. |
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Tuesday 26 October. 11-12.30pm and 2-3.30pm Terrific T-shirt Painting £4 per person |
Design a spooky or seasonal scene then use stamps, pens, paints and pastels to create a terrific t-shirt. Art and craft activities are suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years. Sorry, no under 5s unless otherwise stated. Children under 8 should bring an adult with them. Booking is recommended as space is limited. We regret no accompanying younger siblings |
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Wednesday 27 October. 11-12.30pm and 2-3.30pm Witches and Wizards £3.50 per person |
Get creative and make a costume for a witch or wizard complete with cloak and hat. Art and craft activities are suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years. Sorry, no under 5s unless otherwise stated. Children under 8 should bring an adult with them. Booking is recommended as space is limited. We regret no accompanying younger siblings |
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Thursday 28 October. 11-12.30pm and 2-3.30pm Halloween Hangings £3.50 per person |
Make a marvellous lantern to hang in your window to scare off ghosts and ghouls this Halloween Art and craft activities are suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years. Sorry, no under 5s unless otherwise stated. Children under 8 should bring an adult with them. Booking is recommended as space is limited. We regret no accompanying younger siblings |
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Crafty Cars Creation Station 30 October - 26 November |
Get creative with these car themed crafts to celebrate the Big Car Project. Creation Station £1.50 per person. Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult. |
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Who's driving the car? Trail 30 October - 26 November |
Investigate the faces in the museum as you find out who is driving the car. Trails cost £1 and include a souvenir prize. |
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Christmas Light Night Friday 26 November 5 - 8pm |
A special Victorian family late night opening to celebrate the switching on of
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Santa's Search 27 November - 24 December |
Find everything that Santa needs to get ready for Christmas in this seasonal search around the museum. Trails cost £1 and include a souvenir prize. |
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Father Christmas and Friends 26 November - 24 December |
Get into the Christmas spirit with these creative Christmassy crafts. Creation Station £1.50 per person. Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult. |
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Key
Ollie the Ox's Activities for 5-12 year olds Family Event
Special Exhibitions Creation Station
Specialist Talks / workshops for adults Gallery Trails and Activity Packs
