FREE
Monday 16 - Friday 20 February 2026, various times

February Half Term Activities

Join us over half term for a programme of exciting interactive workshops!

There’ll be different activities every day, all FREE and open to all ages.

Monday 16 February: 10:30am - 4pm

Archaeological Finds at The City of Caves*

Come and try your hand at recording archaeological finds on the ramp into the City of Caves. 

Learn about how archaeologists record the items they find on site before you create your own finds record sheet for your favourite item. 

You will also be shown how archaeologists complete their technical drawings and be provided with the equipment for you to have a go yourself as part of your finds record sheet.

*Does not include entry to the City of Caves
 

Tuesday 17 February

Our creative sessions are free and open to all. Join us to make and create together and contribute to our growing museum! The sessions will be led by artists, makers, and writers, all of whom are influenced by this unique museum. Register using the links below.

A Clue as to You Workshop (10am - 12pm)

The smallest object can help identify a person – it could be a button, an earring, or a favourite coat. 

In A Clue to You, we are going to be thinking about the objects we associate with ourselves, friends and families, exploring them through writing, drawing and storytelling.

Sold Out
 

Nature's Mark: Printing Through Time (1:30pm - 3:30pm)

Explore our long-standing connection to nature through design in this lino print workshop with Lucy. 

Inspired by the current National Justice Museum exhibition, you’ll observe and collect natural motifs from historical objects and create your own nature designs and prints while reflecting on the evolving role of printmaking and its relationship to our connection to nature across time.

Sold Out

Wednesday 18 February: 10:30am - 4pm

Forensic Techniques: Fingerprinting 

Join us in the Transformers room to explore and have a go at some of the different techniques forensic teams use to investigate a crime. 

You will be able to try lifting fingerprints and learn what patterns you can see, investigate footwear marks, create a footwear print and examine what fibres you can find on clothing.
 

Thursday 19 February

Our creative sessions are free and open to all. Join us to make and create together and contribute to our growing museum! The sessions will be led by artists, makers, and writers, all of whom are influenced by this unique museum. Register using the links below.

Nature's Mark: Printing Through Time (10am - 12pm)

Explore our long-standing connection to nature through design in this lino print workshop with Lucy. 

Inspired by the current National Justice Museum exhibition, you’ll observe and collect natural motifs from historical objects and create your own nature designs and prints while reflecting on the evolving role of printmaking and its relationship to our connection to nature across time.

Free tickets, booking required. Click here.

A Clue as to You Workshop (1:30am - 3:30pm)

The smallest object can help identify a person – it could be a button, an earring, or a favourite coat. 

In A Clue to You, we are going to be thinking about the objects we associate with ourselves, friends and families, exploring them through writing, drawing and storytelling.

Sold Out

Friday 20 February, 10:30am - 4pm

Archaeological Finds at The City of Caves*

Come and try your hand at recording archaeological finds on the ramp into the City of Caves. 

Learn about how archaeologists record the items they find on site before you create your own finds record sheet for your favourite item. 

You will also be shown how archaeologists complete their technical drawings and be provided with the equipment for you to have a go yourself as part of your finds record sheet.

*Does not include entry to the City of Caves