Events at Lancaster City Museum this half term

Lancaster City Museum has plenty to offer children and families as February half term approaches.
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Next week on Tuesday February 14 the museum will be holding “Bugs Hotel” where children can create their own 5* bug hotel and discover where insects hide.

The event takes place from 10.30am-12pm and 1pm-2.30pm, aimed at children from five to 11-years-old.

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It costs £2 per child. Places need to be booked on 01524 64637.

The following day, Wednesday February 15, the Market Square venue will host Creative Crafts - Through the Window.

The event, aimed at older children seven-16-years-old, takes place from 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm.

Organisers say let your imagination run wild and have a go at creating a mixed media masterpiece.

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Try your hand at some simple stitches to create the background, paint the glass for your scene and line the window pane for the last finishing touch.

This session costs £5 per child.

Places need to be booked on 01524 64637.

On Thursday February 16, from 10.30am-11.30am, Mabel’s Mini Museum Explorers – Tweet, also runs at the museum.

Join staff for ‘A Bit Lost’ and other birdy tales, then have a go at your own bird craft to take home.

For children up to five years but older siblings are welcome to come and join in.

It costs £1 per child on 01524 64637.

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Romans on the Home Front will be shown at the museum on Friday February 17, from 10.30am-12pm and 1pm-2.30pm

Discover what Lancaster was like in Roman times, join staff as they explore the Romans at home and the archaeology left behind.

Aimed at children five-11 years old. £1 per child. Places need to be booked on 01524 64637.

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