If you live in the Welwyn and Hatfield area, you’re spoilt for choice by the activities at your two local museums:
Welwyn Roman Baths
Activities take place between 2-4pm, no booking required. Suitable for ages 4+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. £3.50 standard admission applies for adults entering the bath house during their visit, children go free.
- Wednesday 5 August, Pocket Money Pouches
Make your own pocket money pouch in the form of a ‘bulla’ a small Roman bag. £3 per child
- Wednesday 12 August, Crazy Clay Face Pots
Design your very own Roman Clay Pot with a funny face! £3 per child
- Wednesday 19 August, Roman Door Hanging Signs
Create your very own Roman inspired bedroom door hanging name sign. £3 per child
- Wednesday 26 August, Owl of Minerva Pencil Pots
Create your own pencil pot decorated with the wise Owl of Minerva. £3 per child
- Monday 31 August, Little Diggers!
Be an archaeologist for an afternoon! Excavate our skeleton, and discover amazing finds. £3 per child
Mill Green Museum & Mill
Art & Craft workshop times 10.00 am, 11.15am, 1.15pm & 2.30pm. They last for one hour. No booking required, just come along but please come at the start of the session as you will need a full hour to make your creations. Suitable for 4 years and over. Cost: £3.00 per child per workshop
- In the Jungle
Tuesday 4 August, Make a fantastic Jungle animal mask.
Wednesday 5 August, Create a 3D Jungle scene picture.
Thursday 6 August, Make a clay model of your favourite Jungle Animal.
- A Week of Weather
Tuesday 11 August, Design and make a colourful rain stick
Wednesday 12 August, Make a stunning lightning picture and a noisy thunder clapper.
Thursday 13 August, Create a beautiful sun catcher to hang in your window.
- Under the Sea
Tuesday 18 August, Design and make your very own crafty fish.
Wednesday 19 August, Make a paper plate port hole and create an ocean scene.
Thursday 20 August, Make a clay model of your favourite sea creature.
- In the Jungle
Tuesday 25 August, Make a fantastic Jungle animal mask.
Thursday 27 August, Make a clay model of your favourite Jungle Animal.
