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Dippy in Coventry: The Nation's Favourite Dinosaur
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Dippy in Coventry: The Nation's Favourite Dinosaur

Fresh from the Natural History Museum, Dippy the Diplodocus stomps into the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum from February 2023, becoming dino-in-residence for 3 years. Read more

Sensory Stories and Rhymes
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Sensory Stories and Rhymes

Explore our collections through songs, stories, movement and sensory play with hands-on resources. Read more

Mini Makers: Messy Play
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Mini Makers: Messy Play

Get messy in our informal art sessions, introducing little ones to early mark-making with sensory materials, including paint, glitter, clay, spaghetti, chalk and more. Read more

Sensory Play Days
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Sensory Play Days

Play creatively in our hands-on, interactive space and explore using... Read more

Craft & Gift Market
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Craft & Gift Market

Join us for our brand new Craft & Gift market offering at our unique... Read more

VE Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration
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VE Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration

Join us for a day of remembrance and celebration as we commemorate the... Read more

Doze Under Dippy
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Doze Under Dippy

Come and experience a truly unique family experience with our Doze Under... Read more

Woven Wonders | Crafts
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  • Workshop

Woven Wonders | Crafts

Celebrate Coventry’s rich weaving heritage this May Half Term with a... Read more

Art Masterclass: Macrame Wall Hangings
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  • Workshop

Art Masterclass: Macrame Wall Hangings

With guidance from a macramé artist, young creators will learn... Read more

Brick Dinos
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  • Family

Brick Dinos

Step back in time and explore the prehistoric world with Brick... Read more

Home Educators Day - Myths, Mosaics and Modelling
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Home Educators Day - Myths, Mosaics and Modelling

Join the learning team for a day of magical fun of Myths, Mosaics and... Read more

Family Event | The Great Big Green Week
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  • Family

Family Event | The Great Big Green Week

Join us at the Herbert Art Gallery for a fun-filled family day celebrating... Read more

Stop-Motion Animation Workshop
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  • Family
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Stop-Motion Animation Workshop

Develop stop-motion film making skills with Let’s Animate, as... Read more

 International Day of Play! – Early Years Special Event Day
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International Day of Play! – Early Years Special Event Day

Celebrate International Day of Play across the Herbert Art Gallery &... Read more

Jason and the Adventure of 254
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  • Family

Jason and the Adventure of 254

An exhibition by artist Jason Wilsher-Mills, revisiting childhood memories... Read more

Playful Planet | Early Years Exhibition
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Playful Planet | Early Years Exhibition

The Herbert’s popular Early Years Exhibition for families returns... Read more

LEGO Bricks & Creative Superheroes | Crafts
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LEGO Bricks & Creative Superheroes | Crafts

This summer, let your imagination soar with craft activities inspired by... Read more

Art Masterclass: Illustrations & Acrylics with Artist Jessica Hartshorn
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Art Masterclass: Illustrations & Acrylics with Artist Jessica Hartshorn

Explore Jessica Hartshorn's artwork in the Playful Planet exhibition,... Read more

Art Masterclass: Modroc Sculpting
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  • Workshop

Art Masterclass: Modroc Sculpting

Get creative with Modroc in this hands-on Art Masterclass for... Read more

Art Masterclass: Figure Drawing
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  • Workshop

Art Masterclass: Figure Drawing

Creative minds will feel like true artists as they work with easels and... Read more