Saturday 17 May 2014

British Museum - What's on for families this half-term


What’s on for families 
at the British Museum

Tue 20 May, 10.00–12.00
We’ve joined forces with Mumsnet Academy to offer a dedicated time to visit the Viking exhibition with your children.
On this exclusive morning bring your little Vikings along, meet other parents and carers, see the blockbuster show and hear from the Exhibition Curator.
Tickets £13
Supported by BP

Mon 26 May – Fri 30 May, 11.00–16.00
Take part in an interactive family show, contribute to an artwork, make something to take home with you, join a family gallery talk or try a digital activity. Each day will have a different programme, so come back as often as you can.
Free, just drop in
Sun 15 Jun, 11.00–13.00 & 14.00–16.00
Learn about the ancient tradition of shadow-puppetry in Java and then decorate your own beautiful puppets. Suitable for ages 7+.
Free, booking advised
Sat 21 Jun, 11.30–15.30
Learn about ancient Egyptian characters and then use digital technology to bring their stories to life. Suitable for ages 7+.
Free, just drop in
Sponsored by Samsung
Sun 1 Jun, 11.00–17.00
Use a 3D printer to create your own museum object, and learn the secrets behind 3D modelling software.
Free, booking essential
Available daily
Bring your children to the British Museum for a family visit this half-term. The Ford Centre facilities can be used free of charge by families, with a range of themed family trails and free activity backpacks to help plan your adventures in the galleries.
Until 22 Jun 2014
Under 16s free
Discover the Viking world in this major exhibition – the first at the British Museum for over 30 years. The exhibition features the surviving timbers of a 37-metre-long Viking warship, the longest ever found.
Supported by BP
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22 May – 30 Nov 2014
Under 16s free
Think you know mummies? Think again...
This exhibition will introduce you to eight people from ancient Egypt and Sudan whose bodies have been preserved, either naturally or by deliberate embalming. Using the latest technology, it will unlock hidden secrets to build up a picture of their lives in the Nile Valley over a remarkable 4,000 years.
Sponsored by Julius Baer
Technology partner Samsung
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Find out about the different sorts of toys children played with in the past – some are more than a thousand years old!
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There’s plenty more to discover in the Young Explorers section of the website, for children aged 7–11. Learn about hundreds of Museum objects, games, videos, online investigations, ancient recipes and much more.
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Get started with hieroglyphs with this fun and educational title that introduces this mysterious ancient alphabet. This informative and engaging book also features a complete kit that make learning easier, including 24 rubber stamps, an ink pad and a key to the hieroglyph alphabet.
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28 – 31 May 2014
Hold on tight as you're whisked away on a whirlwind of crazy adventures. Meet a host of captivating characters including a talking sausage roll, cocktail-loving monkeys and a long-nosed hippo called Gary.
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