Royston Museum is delighted to be participating in the Royston Arts Festival from Friday 20 September to Saturday 5 October.
Out of this world crafts
273 years ago, a man from Royston flew to the moon and back again. Inspired by his story, told in one of the first sci-fi novels, join us for out of this world craft activities.
Free event, open to all ages.
Sat 21st Sept, 10am-4pm
Royston’s Astronaut
273 years ago, a man from Royston flew to the moon and back again. His story is told in one of the first sci-fi novels, The Life and Astonishing adventures of John Daniel. Find out how he got on in this short pop-up talk from Graham Palmer. Age range: Age 16+.
Free event, drop in.
Sat 21st Sept, 11am
Transport][ed : scene through a window
Whether you’re a beginner in creative writing or a more advanced writer looking for ideas, this half-day workshop, led by local author Graham Palmer, will help you discover how changing your viewpoint can unlock new worlds. Age 16+.
£5 Book via https://buytickets.at/roystonmuseum
Sat 21st Sept, 2-4.30pm
Out of this world crafts
273 years ago, a man from Royston flew to the moon and back again. Inspired by his story, told in one of the first sci-fi novels, join us for out of this world craft activities.
Free event, open to all ages.
Sun 22nd Sept, 10am-4pm
Out of this world stop motion animation
273 years ago, a man from Royston flew to the moon and back again. Inspired by his story, told in one of the first sci-fi novels, create an out of this world stop motion animation. Create your own story and props before filming it on your own camera or tablet. Young people aged 8+.
Tickets £2.50. Book via https://buytickets.at/roystonmuseum
Sun 22nd Sept, 10.30am-12:30pm and 1.30-3.30pm
Museum Tots
Inspired by E.H. Whydale’s paintings, we’ll be taking a romp around the countryside all from the comfort of the Museum. With stories, songs, crafts and hands-on activities there will be plenty to keep your little ones moving and creating.
Free event for under 5s, Book via https://buytickets.at/roystonmuseum
Wed 25th Sept, 10-11am
Museum Babies
Inspired by E.H. Whydale’s paintings, we’ll be taking a romp around the countryside all from the comfort of the Museum. With stories, songs, crafts and sensory activities there will be plenty to for your little ones to enjoy. For babies, from tiny to first steps.
Free tickets, Book via https://buytickets.at/roystonmuseum
Thurs 26th Sept, 10-11am
BEEE Creative
Get moving with BEEE Creative, with a morning of creative movement and visual activities for families. Open to all ages.
Free event, drop in.
Sat 28th Sept, 10am-12noon
For full details of the Royston Arts Festival, visit the full programme at https://www.creativeroyston.org/.
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