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THE MERL FAMILY WORKSHOP: INSPIRING INNOVATIONS
Family fun in The MERL garden!
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Join us in the MERL garden to experiment, innovate and create with ‘STEAM’ inspired activities.
Sessions are suitable for families with children aged 5 – 12* and will include:
– Getting hands on with real objects from the museum
– Challenging yourself to complete our engineering problems
– Creating tools and machines for the future at the innovation station
– Showing your creative side with crafts inspired by the scientific world.
…and more!
*Some activities will be more suitable for younger or older children.
Choose from a 1.5 hour session at 10:30am – 12pm or 1pm – 2:30pm
(second session is a repeat of the first). Book preferred session via Eventbrite
£5 per participating child, adults free.
All children must be accompanied by an adult and we encourage parents/carers to assist with all activities.
As some of the activities are outdoors, please ensure you dress for the weather. Picnics are welcome!