WHETHER it’s tracking animal footprints or enjoying a teddy bear’s picnic there are lots of opportunities to get out of the house and take part in some activities this May half-term at The Commandery, Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum and the County Museum at Hartlebury.
Put a spring in your step and let off some steam in The Commandery gardens with half-term activities inspired by the ‘British Wildlife Awards Retrospective Exhibition’ which will be displayed in the gardens until Thursday June 17.
Follow animal footprints on a nature-themed trail and solve animal clues along the way to win a prize, and collect fallen flowers, leaves, daisies and dandelions to craft dazzling sun-catchers until Sunday (June 6)
Children can join experienced drama therapist Gergo Danka for a physical drama workshop to use their imaginations to create a seafaring vessel at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum on Tuesday (June 1) at 11am. Then on Thursday (June 3), create a version of the Titanic story with a raft of collage materials from 11am – 1pm.
Throughout half-term week visitors can explore rare and unique artefacts as part of the Titanic: Honour & Glory exhibition, as well as seeing props and costumes from the 1997 film. Entry is free and the Art Gallery & Museum is open Monday – Saturday 10.30am – 4.30pm. Pre-booking for workshops is essential and workshops are £4 per participant – visit www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk for details about how to book.
The County Museum at Hartlebury is celebrating Terrific Teddies and Toys with fun and games around the Castle and Museum over half-term. From tomorrow (Tuesday) until Friday (June 4), join a teddy bear hunt around the Museum, and craft your own jumping Jack teddy and peg toy. Pre-booking essential as limited spaces are available, call 01299 250416 to book.
Museums Worcestershire Marketing Manager Helen Large said: “We all need to get out and have a laugh this spring, so we have created a packed programme with something for everyone to enjoy, whether it’s getting outside or getting crafty, and to create happy memories with family and friends.”
Visit www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk for more.
