Family Friendly Events, Activities and Workshops 2012
Family Friendly Fun every Sunday
Every Sunday 14.00 - 16.00 Free family friendly acitivities in the Pitt Rivers and the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Activity backpacks, sorting boxes, trails, colouring sheets and craft activities.
Programme of other Family Friendly events
Fun ways to explore the museum and discover more about our exciting collections. Make something super to take home. FREE drop-in activities for children aged 5+. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
First Saturday of every month and in school holidays
13.00 - 16.00 (unless otherwise stated)
The Pitt Rivers Big Draw Every weekend in October Borrow drawing, colouring and collage materials from the art trolley and get creative in the Museum.
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February Half Term Tuesday 14 – Thursday 16 February 13.00 - 16.00 |
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Tuesday 14 (Ashmolean), Wednesday 15 (Museum of the History of Science), Thursday 16 (Pitt Rivers Museum & Oxford Museum of Natural History) Resource is a way of using the amazing collections of the Oxford University Museums to source your theme. Download event flyer (pdf) |
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Pitt Stop: Saturday 3 March 13.00 - 16.00, drop-in |
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Special Science Festival Event: Saturday 10 March 10.00 - 16.00, drop-in Wow! How? Make, test, explore, and explode with excitement at our annual bonanza of experiments and hands-on fun. Recommended for ages 8+. |
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Easter Trail: Eggstraordinary Eggventure |
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Easter Holiday Activities: Planes, Trains and Automobiles Thursday 12 – Saturday 14 April 13.00 - 16.00 Take on a transport challenge as we make boats that float, planes that fly and cars that va-va-vrrrrroooooom!! |
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Pitt Stop: Native American Dreams Saturday 5 May 13.00 - 16.00 Discover the clothing, crafts and culture of Native American peoples and make a dreamcatcher! Object handling and family tours. |
| Pitt Stop: Leopard Headdresses and Crocodile Crowns Saturday 2 June 13.00 - 16.00 Create elaborate animal head-wear inspired by our West African collections. |
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Half Term Activities: Museum Masterpiece Wednesday 6 – Friday 8 June 13.00 - 16.00 Rummage around the museums for bits ‘n’ bobs to create your own magnificent work of art! This is a joint event with Oxford University Museum of Natural History. |
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Pitt Stop: Through the Looking Glass Saturday 7 July 13.00 - 16.00 Look at the museum in wondrous ways using torches, magnifying glasses and old photos. Create a kaleidoscope! |
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Trail: Olympic Adventure Trail Saturday 21 July – Monday 3 September during opening hours Compete in the museums’ games to gain points and earn your place on our winners’ podium. Will you win bronze, silver or gold? This is a joint event with Oxford University Museum of Natural History. |
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Afternoon Activities: Bags of fun! Every Tuesday& Wednesday 24 July – 29 August 14.00 - 16.00 Borrow a backpack full of games, puzzles, and real museum objects, and become a family of museum explorers! This is a joint event with Oxford University Museum of Natural History. |
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Pitt Stop: Stupendous Shields Saturday 4 August 13.00 - 16.00 Comic characters, tiger skins and animal patterns… Look at the museum shields and make one for yourself! |
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Summer Holiday Activities: Museum Masquerades Thursday 23 August – Friday 24 August 13.00 - 16.00 Discover the museum’s beautiful masks and become a Japanese Noh theatre performer or a Haida dancer! This is a joint event with Oxford University Museum of Natural History. |
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Pitt Stop: Happy Harvest Saturday 1 September 13.00 - 16.00 Find out about traditional English folklore and make your very own corn dolly to celebrate the harvest! |
Download our programme
All of the Oxford University Museums offer family friendly activities. To find out about current events download: The Oxford University Museums family friendly leaflet (PDF)
