Torquay Museum
Going Wild this February Half Term From: Wed 20th Feb 2008 To: Thu 21st Feb 2008
Wild Live !
Find out how animals adapt and grow and where they live in our free, Wild Live! activities, then get hands on with some amazing creatures, including a Madagascan Hissing Cockroach, Bearded Dragon, Snakes, Tarantula and Giant African Land Snails.
20th and 21st February
10.30 – 11.30am Habitats
11.45 – 12.45am Lifecycles
1.30 – 2.30pm Habitats
2.45 – 3.45pm Lifecycles
These activities are Free and are primarily aimed at children aged 8 – 12 years; younger children must be accompanied by an adult. To avoid disappointment booking is recommended.
Call Torquay Museum on 01803 293975
Entry to Wild Live activities is free of charge.
October Half Term From: Mon 22nd Oct 2007 To: Fri 26th Oct 2007
Fun in the Far East
Visit Torquay Museum from the 22nd to 26th October and experience the Far East with our free family activities. From Taiko Drumming Classes to the art of Tai Chi there's fun for everyone.
Monday 22nd October
Tai Chi class 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Tales of the Orient 1.30pm - 4.30pm
The art of Calligraphy 1.30 - 4.30pm
Tuesday 23rd October
Tai Chi class 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Tales of the Orient 1.30pm - 4.30pm
The art of Calligraphy 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Wednesday 24th October
Taiko Drumming 10.30am -11.30am /12.00am - 1.00pm / 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Tai Chi class 1.00pm - 2.00pm
The art of Calligraphy 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Thursday 25th October
Taiko Drumming 10.30am -11.30am /12.00am - 1.00pm / 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Friday 26th October
The art of Puppetry 10am - 12.00pm & 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Tai Chi class 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Booking for some classes is recommended due to limited space / numbers allowed.
Entry to all activities is free of charge.
Visits to the galleries carries an admission charge.
Call Torquay Museum on 01803 293975 for more information
Exhibitions and Events 2007 at Torquay Museum From: Mon 22nd Jan 2007 To: Mon 31st Dec 2007
"The Islamic Experience"
22nd January to 16th February
This multi media exhibition helps us to understand Islam and Islamic culture, looking at history, faith, family life, science and environment. Organised by the Iqra Trust, the exhibition provides an opportunity to see Islam in its true form and talk to muslims.
Open for school visits Monday to Friday 10.00am -3.00pm
Open to the general public Monday to Friday 3.00pm - 5.00pm and all day Saturday.
"Egyptomania"
mid February to 30th June (please contact museum for confirmation of start date)
An interactive learning game / event in which visitors are challenged to uncover the truth behind the "Curse of the Mummy's Hand", seperating fact from fiction. The story is based upon recorded events surrounding the discovery of King Tutankhanun's tomb by Howard Carter and the untimely death of Lord Carnarvon. This event is being run in partnership with the BBC and is free of charge.
"Whose Water" Science Fair for Schools
14th to 16th of March inclusive: Please note the museum will be closed to the general public during this event.
" A Big Splash"
Saturday 17th March
An event for all the family for National Science Week, sponsored by Whose Water and the Royal Society of Chemistry.
The event will also celebrate British Tourism Week by offering free or discounted entry to the museum.
Children go free and Adults pay £1 for one day only.
"Outpost of Empire : Romans in Devon"
9th June to 23rd September
Artefacts imported from around the Empire - from Egypt, North Africa and Europe - will be displayed along with objects discovered at local sites, including the skeleton from Hookhills, Paignton. Interactives, objects to handle and special activity days make this a must visit event this summer.
"Made in Africa"
26th July to 6th October
On loan from the British Museum, these stone tools from Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, date back nearly two million years. They are among the oldest known artefacts in the world and are masterpieces of the toolmaker's art. They remind us that human life, technology and art began in Africa. Visitors will have the chance to handle tools and see early man-made artefacts from the museum's collection.
Childrens' Activity Days
Every Wednesday during the school holidays from 1.30pm - 3.00pm.
Join us in the museum for fun and activities to liven up your school holidays. Try your hand at making a model dinosaur, find out all about bugs, create your own cards or make a kite.
Activities vary and booking is recommended.
Please contact the museum for more details:
01803 293975
22nd January to 16th February
This multi media exhibition helps us to understand Islam and Islamic culture, looking at history, faith, family life, science and environment. Organised by the Iqra Trust, the exhibition provides an opportunity to see Islam in its true form and talk to muslims.
Open for school visits Monday to Friday 10.00am -3.00pm
Open to the general public Monday to Friday 3.00pm - 5.00pm and all day Saturday.
"Egyptomania"
mid February to 30th June (please contact museum for confirmation of start date)
An interactive learning game / event in which visitors are challenged to uncover the truth behind the "Curse of the Mummy's Hand", seperating fact from fiction. The story is based upon recorded events surrounding the discovery of King Tutankhanun's tomb by Howard Carter and the untimely death of Lord Carnarvon. This event is being run in partnership with the BBC and is free of charge.
"Whose Water" Science Fair for Schools
14th to 16th of March inclusive: Please note the museum will be closed to the general public during this event.
" A Big Splash"
Saturday 17th March
An event for all the family for National Science Week, sponsored by Whose Water and the Royal Society of Chemistry.
The event will also celebrate British Tourism Week by offering free or discounted entry to the museum.
Children go free and Adults pay £1 for one day only.
"Outpost of Empire : Romans in Devon"
9th June to 23rd September
Artefacts imported from around the Empire - from Egypt, North Africa and Europe - will be displayed along with objects discovered at local sites, including the skeleton from Hookhills, Paignton. Interactives, objects to handle and special activity days make this a must visit event this summer.
"Made in Africa"
26th July to 6th October
On loan from the British Museum, these stone tools from Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, date back nearly two million years. They are among the oldest known artefacts in the world and are masterpieces of the toolmaker's art. They remind us that human life, technology and art began in Africa. Visitors will have the chance to handle tools and see early man-made artefacts from the museum's collection.
Childrens' Activity Days
Every Wednesday during the school holidays from 1.30pm - 3.00pm.
Join us in the museum for fun and activities to liven up your school holidays. Try your hand at making a model dinosaur, find out all about bugs, create your own cards or make a kite.
Activities vary and booking is recommended.
Please contact the museum for more details:
01803 293975
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supported with generous funding from MLA South West
designed by imaginarium built by light source