Half-term fun

Half term fun at the Roman Baths, Fashion Museum and Victoria Art Gallery

 

21-25 February 2011

 

Over the February half-term week, Bath & North East Somerset Council’s museums are hosting a number of fun activities for the whole family.

 

Activities include the chance to learn some Roman maths at the Roman Baths, create new designs at the Fashion Museum, or enjoy mosaic magic with the Young @ Art Club at the Victoria Art Gallery.

 

Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Cabinet member for Leisure and Tourism, Councillor Terry Gazzard said:

 

“Bath & North East Somerset Council has some fantastic museums. The activities planned for the half term week are a great chance for children and families to find out more about the world class arts and heritage we have on our doorstep.“

 

Activities are listed below:

 

Roman Baths – Mathematical Romans, family drop-in.

Monday 21 February to Friday 25 February: 10.00-1.00 & 2.00-4.00

Investigate Roman measurements and make a Roman ruler.

 

Free to local resident Discovery Card holders and Season ticket holders, otherwise normal admission prices apply

 

Fashion Museum – Courting with fashion, family drop-in.

Tuesday 22 February: 10.30-12.30 & 1.30-3.30

Find out about fashion in the past in our stunning displays and design a court dress for 2011.

 

Free to local resident Discovery Card holders, Season ticket holders and National Trust members, otherwise normal admission prices apply

 

Victoria Art Gallery – Bits and pieces, for 3 to 7 years old.

Thursday 24 February: 10.30-12.00 & 1.30-3.00

Enjoy our special exhibition and create a collage using a variety of materials.

 

Victoria Art Gallery – Mosaic madness, for 6 to 11 years old.

Friday 25 February: 10.30-12.00 & 1.30-3.00

Explore our mosaic exhibition and go mosaic crazy!

 

All Victoria Art Gallery events cost £3.75 per child and must be booked in advance on 01225 477244. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Special event at the Roman Baths

Roman Baths Late

Thursday 24 February: 6.00-9.00pm – last entry 8.00pm

Experience the torch-lit Roman Baths and enjoy finding out about and trying Roman food.  How did the Romans cook and what did they eat?  Talk to our demonstrators and try olive oils from around the Roman Empire and handle objects used to store, cook and serve food.  Suitable for adults and children.

 

Free to resident Discovery Card holders.