Creative Activities for Kids and Families

SS Archimedes is famed for being the world's first steamship to be driven by a Screw Propeller.  This steam ship was built in Great Britain in 1839 and influenced many ship builder...

Antarctica is an ice-covered continent that covers the southernmost part of the world. The South Pole is located in Antarctica. Antarctica is surrounded by the Southern Ocean and has an abun...

A special half-term 'Kicking Off Your Creativity'' story-starter inspired by Matt Oldfield's new book 'Johnny Ball: Undercover Football Genius'. This is your chance to become an undercover football ge...

With the Paralympic Games only a few months away, try out this new digital, illustrated jigsaw in celebration of the sports and organisations who promote the heritage of disability sport. You can also...

Queen Elizabeth I is well known as a monarch who liked to present a certain image of themselves to the public. The Armada Portrait is a great example of where Elizabeth used symbols to prese...

Are you ready for a spectacular family rave like you’ve never experienced before?

Make an origami heart with a special message inside. Discover some origami magic by transforming a 2D flat surface into a 3D shape made up of many different polygons. Just by folding paper!

My Three Words is a new commission from Junction & IOU Theatre, creating new ways to explore and experience the town of Goole – virtually and in real life – through the eyes of ar...

The fifth Unlock Your Imagination challenge from Manchester Cultural Education Partnership is set by the National Football Museum and visual artist Billy Colours. It’s inspired by Lily Parr, a&n...

Shhh it’s a secret!!

World renowned drummer, Guy Nwogang, leads an online percussion session as part of Africa Oyé's 'Learning and Participation' project. 

Singer, Valérie Ekoumé, leads an online vocal masterclass as part of Africa Oyé's 'Learning and Participation' project. 

Our new podcasts feature music based on the NHS 5 ways of wellbeing.

We invite you and your family to listen to our audio fairy tales available free on Soundcloud. Tune in from the comfort of your sofa or garden or, if you live nearby, we&rsquo...

Sporting organisations from across the country have nominated 20 female sporting heroes which have been celebrated through an illustrated card game with lots of interesting facts.

Calling all families! Sculpture in the City has launched a Family Trail on its Bloomberg Connects multimedia guide, narrated by actress and writer, Martha Howe-Douglas, from the ‘Horrible Histor...

Why is the trumpet the best instrument in the orchestra? What fun sounds can it make? How can you try it at home? Find out the answers to these questions and much more with RSNO Principal, Chris Hart,...

Spring is here and that means so are the bees! We don’t have to be outside for long before we hear a buzz from a furry bee zooming from flower to flower. Try some of our fun bee themed acti...

Go on an imaginative adventure with your child: welcome a magical creature into your home and experience the outdoors in a new way.

Watch the 'How To' video and discover how to make a cute origami bunny! All you’ll need is a square piece of paper and a pen.