British Museum - Half-term activities for the family

What's on for families  Half-term activities

This half term come to the Museum to celebrate the beautiful work of Hokusai through a range of family activities. Explore Japanese craft to create paper waves and origami sea creatures to add to our Hokusai-inspired family Great Wave collaborative artwork. Discover Kamishibai, a traditional form of picture card storytelling, visit the Museum’s wonderful Japanese Galleries, and learn some Japanese songs and vocabulary.  You can also try one of our free digital workshops for families. Learn to code and make a digital lucky charm using a BBC micro:bit, play interactive family games and solve challenges together with our Great Court games or make your own digital vase using innovative technologies in our Exploring China workshop.  Explore the galleries with your family with our free activity trails and backpacks, available from the Families Desk, or play our interactive family adventure game as a group (£).

Free family events

Hokusai: making waves   Mon 29 May – Fri 2 June, 11.00–16.00 Free, just drop in Get creative with holiday activities for families based around the exhibition Hokusai: beyond the Great Wave. Create Japanese-inspired craft to display in the Great Court to take home. Learn Japanese songs and let our storyteller transport you to the land of the rising sun. Find out more >   Supported by Mitsubishi Corporation

Free digital workshops   Every Saturday and Sunday, 11.00–16.00  Free, just drop in Discover Museum objects and play with new technologies in our Samsung Digital Discovery Centre. You can colour the collection, design a Greek temple or explore China  – there’s plenty to do and learn! Find out more >   Sponsored by Samsung

ALL FAMILY EVENTS ›

Best of Easter holidays   Thank you to all the families and young artists who contributed to this fabulous installation over the Easter holidays. Can you spot your photograph?

Sleepover at the Museum!   This summer, don't miss the chance to spend a night at the Museum as a Young Friend – perfect for 8–15-year-olds who love the Museum! The next sleepovers in June and July will be inspired by our forthcoming Hokusai exhibition and all things Japan!   Find out more about Young Friends >