SELF at Rotherham Show
Clifton Park
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September, 11.00am to 5.00pm
A free interactive workshop all about YOU! You’ll work alongside talented artist Karen Hall to create your very own portrait banners that celebrate who you are – and they’re yours to keep! This activity is inspired by the current SELF exhibition at Clifton Park Museum. They’ll also have extra fun with Nelson’s Cub Club offering free play activities all day. This is a free event, drop in through the day, and suitable for all.
Nelson’s Cub Club: Look!
Clifton Park Museum
Wednesday 10th September, 10.00am to 11.30am and 12.30pm to 2.00pm
I spy with my little eye…Nelson loves playing I Spy! Join Nelson and his Lion family to explore objects from the museum’s exhibition entitled SELF: There’s More To Me Than What You See and engage with them through stories, songs, and games! The is a free event and no booking is required. Suitable for under-5s.
Nelson’s Cub Club: Roar!
Clifton Park Museum
Wednesday 24th September, 10.00am to 11.30am and 12.30pm to 2.00pm
Join Little Nelson and his Lion family to explore objects from the museum’s collections and engage with them through stories, songs, and play! Come along for an unforgettable sensory journey into the African Savannah. Rooooaar! The is a free event and no booking is required. Suitable for under-5s.
Threads: Thrifty Totes Workshop
Clifton Park Museum
Wednesday 24th September, 5.00pm to 6.15pm
Learn how to thrift, upcycle, and rework your old clothes into stylish tote bags to take home. This workshop, led by sustainability practitioner Rebecca Callow, offers a fun and practical way to rethink your wardrobe and how you express yourself through fashion. The is a free event and no booking is required. Recommended for 14+.
Family History Workshop
Clifton Park Museum
Friday 26th September, 11.00am to 12.00pm
Interested in doing family history research, but not sure where to start? The friendly archives team will teach you how to navigate family history websites such as Find My Past and Ancestry. They can also recommend other resources based on your interests. This is a free event aimed at adults. Register with the archives team.
Nelson’s Cub Club: Explore!
Boston Castle
Tuesday 30th September, 11.00am to 12.30pm
A neighbour of the museum has found an old blackbird nest in a tree in her garden. Nelson loves blackbirds and their beautiful song. Have you ever seen or heard a blackbird or any other birds? The is a free event and no booking is required. Suitable for under-5s.