Family Craft Saturdays

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Free, drop in
Join our volunteer team on Saturday afternoons for family craft activities inspired by the Museum’s collections.

Learn about some of the 350,000 objects in the Horniman’s collections, and discover more about music, nature, wildlife, and the world around us.

Get stuck into some crafts and have fun with our wonderful volunteers at these free, drop-in sessions.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

19 July

Ladybird magnets

Celebrate this wonderful creature by making your own wooden ladybird magnet.

26 July

South Asian Heritage Month collage

Create a collage inspired by South Asian arts and heritage.

2 August

Big Butterfly Count booklet

Make and decorate a butterfly booklet so you can take part in the Big Butterfly Count and join in an important project to look after our butterflies.

9 August

Summer bugs

Join us to learn about the importance of the mini beasts in our gardens and make your own bookworm bug!

16 August

Streamers and shakers

Make colourful streamers and shakers to celebrate Music, Jerk ‘n Tings.

Please note this craft is free and will take place inside the Museum as usual.

23 August

Streamers and shakers

Celebrate carnival and Caribbean culture by making colourful streamers and shakers

30 August

Paper bag kite

Make a paper bag kite and learn about the importance of clear skies for our planet.