[ January 7, 2012 to February 25, 2012. ] There’s always loads of fun things to do at the British Museum.

For all you creative types, you can head down and learn how to create your very own crazy comic strip to take home, using the artwork from the museum’s collection!

The event is totally free, just drop on by.

Event Info:

Age: 7+

Location: Discovery Centre, British Museum

Duration: [...]

[ January 8, 2012 to February 12, 2012. ] There’s always loads of fun things to do at the British Museum, and this activity is gross too!

Use digital video cameras and stop-motion software to create a giant and gruesome animation of the mummification process.

The event is free, but make sure you book!

Event Info:

Dates: Sunday 8 January, Sunday 12 February

Times: 11.00 and 14.00

Sessions last 120 [...]

[ January 14, 2012 to February 26, 2012. ] Banish the blues this winter with Butterflies in the Glasshouse

Brighten up your winter with the sight of exotic butterflies and the beauty of RHS Garden Wisley’s world-class Glasshouse, with the spectacular ‘Butterflies in the Glasshouse’ event.

See a wide range of colourful and exotic butterflies as they settle into the tropical zone of the Glasshouse. Wander [...]

[ January 20, 2012 to September 2, 2012. ] Explore the captivating story of Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s last expedition to Antarctica in 1910-1913, the Terra Nova, in this groundbreaking exhibition. Scott’s Last Expedition features rare artefacts used by Scott’s team and scientific specimens, appearing together for the first time, alongside a life-sized representation of Scott’s hut that survives in Antarctica.
About the exhibition
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[ January 26, 2012 to February 29, 2012. March 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. May 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012. ] Family Fun days allow children accompanied by parents or carers to explore the Foundling Hospital Collections in creative ways. There are a variety of free activities available for families and young visitors at any time, enquire at the Museum Reception.

Family Fun Sessions

Family Fun days usually occur on the first Saturday of each month and [...]

[ January 28, 2012 to February 29, 2012. March 1, 2012 to March 31, 2012. ] Otter-ly fantastic! The Comedy Club 4 Kids is back and better than ever.

Cracking entertainment for everyone over the age of six, they have the best comedians on the UK circuit doing what they do best… but without the rude bits!

And are you a kid who fancies being a stand-up comedian?

Well the Comedy Club 4 Kids [...]

[ January 1, 2012 to January 31, 2012. February 1, 2012 to February 29, 2012. ] Let your imagination run wild as you travel around the Museum to get ideas for our crafty challenges.

Find the Imagination Station in the Grand Entrance on Saturdays and the Sackler Centre and British Galleries in the holidays.

The events are free and you can just drop in.

They run from 10.30 to 5pm and [...]

[ December 1, 2011 to January 31, 2012. February 1, 2012 to March 31, 2012. ] A host of the biggest stars from CBeebies are coming out to play in a brand new show CBeebies Live! ‘Reach to the Stars’.

And to celebrate the launch of this new [...]

[ February 3, 2012 to March 24, 2012. ]

Tales from the Shed returns for Spring 2012!

This hugely popular interactive performance for our youngest audiences, aged 0-7, is an introduction to a universe where children and performers go on a theatrical journey together.

And along the way, you’ll get to meet characters such as Can-Can the beautiful bird and The Thing That Goes Blurgh!

Each show [...]

[ February 6, 2012 to March 1, 2012. ] As always there are  plenty of great shows on for kids and families at Half Moon this year. Here’s what’s coming up this month:

Tam Tam Theatre present
LITTLE HIPPO AND HIS MAGIC PEN
Saturday 11 February, 11am, 1pm & 3pm
Age: 2-5 years

It’s Little Hippo’s birthday. He has lots of great presents, but likes one best of all. [...]