Families across the Bath area are being invited to enjoy a ‘monster’ programme of things to see and do at local museums over the Christmas holidays.
Activities at the Victoria Art Gallery | Photo courtesy of B&NES Council
The city’s Victoria Art Gallery will host Myths and Monsters, a colourful celebration of children’s book illustration, with accompanying monster-themed activities.
The Fashion Museum will have a crafty Tinsel Toes session linked to the Shoephoria! exhibition, and young visitors to the Roman Baths will be able to follow a special trail, searching for Sulinus the Stonemason as they explore.
Councillor Dine Romero, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, Communities and Culture at Bath & North East Somerset Council, said: “There’s lots for families to look forward to in our museums over the festive season, including the brilliant Myths and Monsters exhibition, plus crafty activities and trails.
“Admission to the museums is free for Bath & North East Somerset residents, but it’s advisable to book online in advance.”
All activities are suitable for children aged three and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Myths and Monsters city trail – Saturday 4th December – Sunday 27th February
Look out, some monsters have escaped into the city! To coincide with the Myths and Monsters exhibition, visitors will be invited to search for monsters on a free immersive trail around Bath.
Find the Myths and Monsters posters in local bookshops and outside the Victoria Art Gallery and scan the QR code to reveal a variety of monsters.
The Myths & Monsters immersive trail has been developed by Immersive Promotion Design, based at The Studio in Bath, in collaboration with Bath Spa University.
Monster Metal at Victoria Art Gallery – Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th December, 11am to 1pm
Make a moving monster using metallic card.
Included in admission to the Myths and Monsters exhibition.
Monster Mission at Victoria Art Gallery – Monday 20th December – Friday 31st December
Join the monster of a trail to spot different kinds of monsters around the Gallery.
Included in admission to the Myths and Monsters exhibition.
Tinsel Toes at the Fashion Museum – Sunday 12th December, 10.30am-2.30pm
Create a festive felt stocking to use as a tree decoration or gift tag.
Free, drop-in activity in the Assembly Rooms. (If you would also like to visit the Fashion Museum, book museum tickets.)
Saturnalia Trail at the Roman Baths – 1st December to 2nd January
The Romans celebrated the feast of Saturnalia at this time of year. Explore the Roman Baths and search for Sulinus the Stonemason on this special trail.
Included in Roman Baths admission.
