There is plenty of fun to be had at the Royal Pavilion & Museums this half term. Why not pop along to Hove Museum and catch the Robot Invasion! exhibition before it closes and join in one of our robot-themed family events. Or create your own artwork taking inspiration from Brighton Museum’s World Art and Arctic Collections at one of our Studio Days. Plus older children can come along to one of our Young People Events - learn about the life of the Museum Curator, or learn some new moves at a streetdance masterclass!
EXHIBITIONS AND SMALL DISPLAYS
Continues to 21 February 2012
HOVE MUSEUM & ART GALLERY
Free admission
Come along for a last chance to see this wonderful exhibition at Hove Museum. See science fiction come to life in this galactic display of robots and space toys! Vintage, collectable and popular items of all shapes and sizes from the collection of Sussex artist and illustrator Chris McEwan are on display.
The exhibition proudly displays these iconic objects providing inspiration and enjoyment for all ages. It celebrates our fascination with robots and the enduring impact they have on our imagination.
Come along to one of our family friendly robot-themed events. See below for details.
The Five Senses: Paintings from the Fine Art collection
Continues to 1 June 2012
HOVE MUSEUM & ART GALLERY
Free admission
A family-friendly small display exploring how sensory experiences are portrayed in the visual arts. Accompanied by interactive materials.
FAMILIES EVENTS
Saturday 11 February
PRESTON MANOR
7-8pm Book in advance
Adult £6, members £4, child (6-15 years) £3
Suitable for adults, and children aged 6+
Do you dare to join our engaging storyteller for a series of freaky fables and terrifying tales at the spooktacular Preston Manor?
Saturdays 11, 18 February
HOVE MUSEUM
10.30am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm Free, 8 years+
In groups, create your own robotic characters and backdrops. Bring them to life using our animation software and premiere your films in front of the group.
Tuesday 14 February
HOVE MUSEUM
10.30am-12pm, 1-2.30pm, 3-4.30pm £2 Book in advance, 11-16 years
In small groups, build and decorate light-seeking robots. Pit them against each other in a race around a giant maze. There can be only one winner in this robotic battle!
Tuesday 14 February
BRIGHTON MUSEUM
10.30am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm Free Drop-in, all ages
Young people from local charity Art in Mind lead this workshop for families, inspired by the World Art collection. Use clay and multimedia to make an artwork that tells people more about you. A World Stories event
Wednesday 15 February
BOOTH MUSEUM
10.30-11.30am, 12-1pm, 2-3pm Free All ages
In association with Brighton Science Festival, find out more about the world of dinosaurs at this child-friendly talk. Did a catastrophic event overcome the dinosaurs and lead to their extinction over 230 million years ago?
Thursday 16 February
BRIGHTON MUSEUM
10.30am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm Free Drop-in, all ages
A workshop for families to explore objects from our Arctic collection. This event is run by young people from the Museum Collective, the Young People’s group at Brighton Museum. A World Stories event
Studio Days: Create your own Robot
Thursday 16, Friday 17 February
HOVE MUSEUM
10.30am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm Free Drop-in, all ages
Create a robot from card and other craft materials, taking inspiration from the variety of shapes and colours of robots on display in the Robot Invasion! exhibition.
YOUNG PEOPLE
What does a Museum Curator do?
Friday 17 February
BRIGHTON MUSEUM
2-4pm Free, 16-21 years
Is this the job for you? Join the Curator of World Art to find out more about her job in this practical workshop. You will decide how to collect, categorise and curate your own miniature display, and the final results will be exhibited online. A World Stories event
Saturday 18 February
THE OLD COURTROOM
1-4pm Free, book in advance 14-24 years
Join this legendary local streetdance company to learn some new moves based on dance traditions from around the world. A World Stories event
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