Herbert Art Gallery and Museum

Journey into a world of possibilities where the sea glistens, fires crackle and a world of wonder awaits ready to inspire young imaginations.



At busy times you may be asked to wait.

Group bookings and SEN early bird sessions are available on selected days. Please email lisa.ford@culturecoventry.com for further details.

Suitable for

• Especially for children

Website

http://www.theherbert.org/whats_on/1151/early_years_exhibition_a_very_viking_voyage

Making the perilous journey through the crashing waves of the North Sea, the bloody and brutal Viking invasions of Britain are legendary
– but what did they do while they were here?

Step back in time and discover the 1,000 year old human innovations that built a vast empire and a flood of intercontinental migration spanning northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the coasts of Africa and even America.

Learn more about the people who settled in Britain from excavated skeletons, and explore the Norse myths and legends passed down through generations in our unique family friendly Viking settlement. See real examples of Viking crafts including intricate metalwork, and a replica 15ft
fishing boat, decorated with designs which reveal the true creative spirit of the Viking Age.

A touring exhibition from Jorvik Viking Centre.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

Website

http://www.theherbert.org/whats_on/1156/fearsome_craftsmen_dscover_the_artistry_of_the_viking_world

Go back in time to the age of the Vikings and come face to face with historical characters as they share family friendly stories of times gone by.
11am, 1pm and 3pm every Tuesday and Thursday during the holidays.
Storytelling sessions are suitable for age 3+, but all are welcome.
Duration: Approximately 15-20 minutes

Suitable for

• 0-4
• 5-6
• 7-10

Website

http://www.theherbert.org/whats_on/1170/summer_holidays_time_travelling_tales

Join us in our Creative Car Factory this summer and be a real life ‘Cartist’. Create your very own model, and help us build a full size ‘car’ inspired by our Cartists exhibition. Every week, our workshop will focus on a different stage of car manufacture from incredible ideas, all the way through to the fabulous finishes. Join us every week to explore all stages and build your very own model car or join us for one of the workshops to make one car part to take home.
#carfactoryctm

Excluding Sundays

Suitable for

• 0-4
• 5-6
• 7-10

Admission

£2 per activity, under 2s free

Website

http://www.transport-museum.com/events/1270/summer_holidays_week_1_creative_car_factory__set_the_scene

Take part in our manufacturing themed trail, available from reception during opening hours.

Drop in.

Suitable for

• 5-6
• 7-10

Website

http://www.transport-museum.com/events/1277/summer_holidays_creative_car_factory_trail

Join us for our biggest family day of the year and learn all about the Vikings! Including crafts, face painting, weaponry displays, warrior dance workshops and performances by award-winning storytellers Annamatio

Website

http://www.theherbert.org/whats_on/1157/summer_holidays_family_day

Boats, fires, swords galore, dragons, weaving, beards and more! From sparkly fish and seascapes to pretend campfires and cloud spinning, explore the Viking world of crafts, combat, mythology and much more. With a different craft activity each day we have something for everyone this summer.
Full details of daily activities are available online at www.theherbert.org
Activities are drop in and suitable for 3+ but all are welcome.

Suitable for

• 0-4
• 5-6
• 7-10

Admission

Excluding Sundays
10.30am – 3.30pm
£2 per activity, under 2s free

Website

http://www.theherbert.org/whats_on/

Explore the unique Lunt Roman Fort this summer; stand on the ramparts, imagine yourself training horses in the Gyrus, and drop in to our fantastic Roman themed workshops. Play Roman games, dig in our ‘archaeological finds’ sandpit or create your own helmet, shield or soldier in a weekly themed workshops.
Full details of week-by-week activities are available online at www.luntromanfort.org

Weekdays, not including bank holiday Monday
10.00am - 3.30pm
All activities are drop in and suitable for 5+
Activities are free, site admission applies

Suitable for

• 5-6
• 7-10
• 11-13

Website

http://www.luntromanfort.org/index.php/home/whats-on/summer-holidays-week-2-play-harpastum-the-roman-ve

Join in with sensory play and Makaton signing as we sing rhymes inspired by the sea, land and of course the Vikings!
Rhymes sessions are suitable for age 0-4, but all are welcome.

11am, 1pm and 3pm
Duration: Approximately 15-20 minutes

Suitable for

• 0-4
• 5-6
• 7-10

Website

http://www.theherbert.org/whats_on/1171/summer_holidays_roaring_rhymes

Explore the exciting stories of some of our star vehicles. Meet us at reception to visit the galleries together.
10.30am -11am and 11.30am-12pm
Drop in.

Suitable for

• 0-4
• 5-6

Admission

£1

Website

http://www.transport-museum.com/events/1276/summer_holidays_storytelling_for_under_5s