This February half-term, children can learn to play a Roman game, dress up as a Roman, make a fashion puppet, and create a crafty cat or a dancing figure at Bath’s museums.
Cllr Paul Crossley playing merels with Roman character Peregrinus at the Roman Baths
There are family-friendly activities running throughout the half-term week at the Roman Baths, Fashion Museum and Victoria Art Gallery.
Councillor Paul Crossley, cabinet member for Community Services at Bath & North East Somerset Council, said: “We hope that local families will enjoy all of the fun and creative activities on offer at our museums.
“There’s something happening every day during February half-term, and all activities are free for Bath and North East Somerset residents with a Discovery Card.”
Togas and Tunics – The Roman Baths
Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th February, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd February, 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4pm
Discover how the Romans dressed and transform yourself by trying on a Roman toga. Grownups are welcome to dress up too.
Making Merry with Merels – The Roman Baths
Monday 17th to Friday 21st February, 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4pm
Find out how to play the Roman board game of Merels, and make a Merels set to take home and play with family and friends.
Puppet People – Fashion Museum
Tuesday 18th February, 10.30am–12.30pm and 1.30pm–3.30pm
Admire the fashion dolls in the Museum’s Little and Large display, which were used to show off designers’ latest fashions. Make and dress little cardboard finger puppets using felt and collage materials.
Pattern Cat – Victoria Art Gallery
Wednesday 19th February, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm
There are some amazing cats in the Toulouse-Lautrec and the Masters of Montmartre exhibition. Be inspired by the furry creatures and use special pens and tissue paper to create a feline friend.
Dazzling Dancers – Victoria Art Gallery
Friday 21st February, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm
Explore the show posters in our Toulouse-Lautrec and the Masters of Montmartre exhibition, and then create dancing figures using paper, card and felt tips.
All activities are included in the admission price (free for Discovery Card holders).
Suitable for children aged 3+. Children cannot be left and must be accompanied by an adult.
