Thursday 16 December 2021

British Museum Families - Happy Holidays!

 

Thomas Bewick (1753–1828), The Redbreast; a robin with a snowy landscape beyond. Pen and black ink and grey wash, with watercolour, over graphite; indented for transfer, 1797.

As the winter months set in and the school holidays approach, why not venture to the British Museum for some fun family activities?  While you’re there, you can pick up a warm drink at one of our cafés or visit our shop for some unique gifts and stocking-stuffers! For those extra chilly days, stay cosy at home and make some decorative snowflakes with our free downloadable worksheet.

If you are planning a trip to the Museum, don’t forget to book a timed slot in advance to guarantee entry and for the latest guidance when visiting the Museum, please visit our website.

Wishing you very happy holidays and a positive and fruitful new year!

All the best,

The Schools and Young Audiences team

Thomas Williams (1798-1862), Vignette of snowflakes, sixteen snowflakes in various shapes against dark background. Wood engraving on paper, c1843-1862.

Make a paper snowflake

Suitable for all ages 

This ever-popular craft activity never ceases to delight as the reveal of the snowflake is made after cutting and unfolding your paper! Download and follow these simple instructions to make pretty and decorative paper snowflakes.

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Staff holding tablet in the Samsung Digital Discovery Centre.

Roman Minecraft Masterpieces

Saturday 18 December, suitable for ages 5+   

Join our educational team on-site to explore Roman history and be inspired by different types of Roman construction through Minecraft, a video game where you can build and explore your own fantasy worlds. Learn about powerful emperors like Claudius and Hadrian and have a go at making your own unique creation, from forts and villas to amphitheatres and temples.

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Book cover of ‘A History of the World in 25 Cities’

A History of the World in 25 Cities   

Suitable for all ages

Featuring collaborations from over 20 British Museum curators and vibrant artwork throughout, this beautifully illustrated children’s book features maps and images exploring how people have shaped cities and how cities have shaped history. From the walled city of Jericho built over 10,000 years ago, to the modern-day metropolises of Tokyo and San Francisco, discover how 25 cities from across history and around the planet have shaped the world we live in.

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