Activities and events

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Nuneaton Museum and Art Gallery offers a range of activities, sessions and resources for learning to groups of all ages.

SPECIAL NEWS: Children's Poster Competition

To mark the extended hours, museum employees have devised a design competition for children to create an image for a poster promoting the building.

The Museum’s blog page contains details of how to enter along with full terms and conditions and an entry form.

The main details to know are:

  • There will be two winners chosen from age categories 4 to 7 and 8 to 11
  • Entries must be on the downloadable entry form
  • Designs can be dropped in or posted to the museum
  • The closing date is Tuesday, 11 March 2025

Make 'n' Take sessions

  • On the first Saturday of every month, we host FREE "Make 'n' Take" sessions

Under 5s can enjoy a range of activities throughout the museum. Colour in, dress up or make some noise with our musical instruments and rhymes. 

Storytelling sessions for Under 5s

  • One Friday of every month between 11:15am and 11:45am
  • Check website for dates

Hands on with museum objects

Get hands on with museum objects on every third Saturday of the month. Join the museum team as they spotlight objects from the museum's collections.

Saturday Event Days

Join in with our Free Saturday Event Days. Meet a character from history, listen to a story or work with an artist. These special days promise lots of interest and entertainment for everyone.

Our new Museum Explorers packs provide resources for under fives to explore the museum in lots of different ways. Ask for details at museum reception.

Visit our Museum at Home page for themed craft and activity sheets for you to download and enjoy.

This page is updated regularly and features activities during school holidays.

Friday Lunchtime Talks

The museum's Friday Lunchtime Talks programme provides the perfect opportunity to meet with others and learn about new topics.

Contact the museum to reserve your place as places are limited.