Practical workshops
These artist-led sessions last 1 hour and cost £40 for up to 15 children.
To book, phone 0161 275 7453 or email - carol.abernethy@manchester.ac.uk
The Big Build - Roam the gallery finding large, open spaces and small, dark hidden places. Design and build your very own den using a variety of materials. Weather permitting; we will also work outside in the park, using a variety of natural and found materials
Musical Movers - Clap-whistle-pop-shake! - Respond to artworks using voices, body parts, instruments and movement.
New - The Amazing Adventures of Jemima Diggory;
Shape Safari
Join Jemima, our safari guide with a difference to explore our collections and artworks through interactive stories and role play.
Look for animals in shapes and patterns
Discover what your favourite animals have disguised themselves as!
See if you can become the animals you find as you listen and help shape Jemima's exciting stories!
Story Book Worlds
Jemima is seaching for characters from your favourite story books like The Gruffalo, Bear Hunt, Owl Babies, Where the Wild Things are, Three Bears Picnic. Join her on a journey through our galleries bringing to life these classic stories through our collections and exhibitions.