VIRTUAL Vs. REALITY

Join us for hands on virtual and real experiences at The MERL this Summer Get up close and personal with some of our museum artefacts as part of our ‘Please Touch Object Handling’ sessions and investigate what our objects tell us about Summer in the countryside. Then move up a gear, fasten your seat belt […]
VIRTUAL Vs. REALITY

Join us for hands on virtual and real experiences at The MERL this Summer Get up close and personal with some of our museum artefacts as part of our ‘Please Touch Object Handling’ sessions and investigate what our objects tell us about Summer in the countryside. Then move up a gear, fasten your seat belt […]
VIRTUAL vs. REALITY

Join us for hands on virtual and real experiences at The MERL this Summer Tuesdays, 11am to 1pm, throughout the summer holidays Drop-in Get up close and personal with some of our museum artefacts as part of our ‘Please Touch Object Handling’ sessions and investigate what our objects tell us about Summer in the countryside. […]
VIRTUAL Vs. REALITY

Join us for hands on virtual and real experiences at The MERL this Summer Tuesdays, 11am to 1pm, throughout the summer holidays Drop-in Get up close and personal with some of our museum artefacts as part of our ‘Please Touch Object Handling’ sessions and investigate what our objects tell us about Summer in the countryside. […]
VIRTUAL Vs. REALITY

Join us for hands on virtual and real experiences at The MERL this Summer Tuesdays, 11am to 1pm, throughout the summer holidays Drop-in Get up close and personal with some of our museum artefacts as part of our ‘Please Touch Object Handling’ sessions and investigate what our objects tell us about Summer in the countryside. […]
THE MERL FAMILY WORKSHOP: CANNY CONSERVATION

Join us in the MERL garden to as we explore how to reduce, reuse and recycle. Sessions are suitable for families with children aged 5 – 12* and will include: – Getting hands on with real objects from the museum – Helping to create a community rag rug – Using your creative skills to create […]
THE MERL FAMILY WORKSHOP: INSPIRING INNOVATIONS

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 […]
THE MERL FAMILY WORKSHOPS: TERRIFIC TRADITIONS

Join us in the MERL garden to discover and experience some of the terrific traditions from the Great British countryside Sessions are suitable for families with children aged 5 – 12* and will include: – Getting hands on with real objects from the museum – Making and baking your own bread and butter – Showing […]
WILD ABOUT READING FAMILY PICNIC

Bring a picnic and join us in the MERL garden for games and activities on the theme of conservation, nature, gardening and wildlife. There will also be a reading zone and storytelling sessions, organised by the Federation of Children’s Book Groups. Don’t forget your sunhats and a picnic blanket! Wild About Reading Wild About Reading […]
THE MERL FAMILY EVENT: AN ENCHANTED SPRING

Join us in the MERL garden for an enchanting family event celebrating the season of Spring and the wonderful changes it brings. Dig out or create a costume to wear that symbolises Spring or perhaps a magical creature from the garden! Sessions are suitable for families with children aged 3 – 11* and will include: […]