Families
Come and discover, learn, create and play together – our family activities are free.
Discover what's on for families at the Whitworth below – and subscribe to the Whitworth Families mailing list to be among the first to hear about our upcoming events.
We understand that the little things can make a big difference to a day out with babies, toddlers, or pre-schoolers. We’ve tried our best to think of everything to make your visit that bit more brilliant – from buggy parks to free nappies and wipes.
Visit our Access page to find out more about our family-friendly facilities.
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Schools Celebration Day
Kick off the holidays with a joyful day of creativity as local schools showcase artwork they have created. Join us for free workshops led by artists, and take part in a range of fun, hands-on activities throughout the day.
Saturday 19 July
11am-3pm
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PLAYTIME
This summer, get creative with colour, paint and nature!
Free, drop-in activities for all the family. We are an art gallery open to everyone.1 – 31 August
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Quiet Mornings
Quiet and calm open-ended play sessions for families with additional needs.
29 June
10.30am-12.30pm
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Outdoor Art Club
Play-based outdoor workshops for all the family, but particularly brilliant for two to eight year-olds – featuring a mud painting studio, water play and potion station.
Saturday 21 June, 19 July
10.30am-1.30pm
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PLAY days
In these open-ended play sessions for under-fives and their families, we pack the gallery full of tubes, pipes, boxes, crates, tyres and more.
11 July
10.30am-2.30pm
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Feel Good Kids Art Club
A fun and expressive art and mindfulness session for 7-12 year-olds in the gallery’s Art Garden and Whitworth Park.
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Art Baby
Sensory play sessions in the beautiful surroundings of the gallery, especially for non-walking babies and their grown-ups.
4 July
10.30am - 2.30pm
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Early Years Everyday Art School – Energiser Fund
A vibrant series of participatory workshops where 2–4-year-olds and their families can come together to explore creativity. Open only to invited families who have been referred through our partner Afrocats. This project has been made possible by the Energiser Fund from Youth Music.
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