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Family & School Holiday Museums and Arts Events
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Mercer Art Gallery Events
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Heritage Open Days 2010

 
 
Meet Little Gems, Henry and Betty and their dog Digger, at Harrogate 
Museums and Arts.
 
 
 
 
 
There's lots to entertain all the family at the Royal Pump Room Museum and Mercer Art Gallery this festive season.
 
Look out for our Saturday art first Saturday of every month!
Please note: Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.  Children cannot be left unless it is a booked workshop.
 

Digger's Saturday club

Every 1st Saturday of the month 

NEXT ON: Saturday 4 September
11am until 12.15pm
 
£2 per go
 
Mercer Art Gallery
 
 
Become a member of Digger the dog's Saturday club by joining us each month for arts and crafts.
 
Each month you can drop in with children of all ages to join in our themed events.
 
Get a stamp each time you visit and gain free family entry to the Royal Pump Room Museum after 4 visits!
 
Receive regular newsletters from Digger.
 
Other dates in 2010 will be:
 
 
2nd October
6th November
4th December
 
 

Playful Puppies

 

Mercer Art Gallery

NEXT ON:  Friday 10 September, 9.45 am - 11.15 am

£2 (50p extra if bringing another child)

Join us for our brand new Early Years sessions for under 5s and their carers.

Explore a new and creative environment through our exhibitions and collections.  Enjoy trails, art activities, songs and refreshments.

 

On Friday 13 August explore autumn.  Look for landscape scenes in the gallery, screate a collage, play in sand and sing songs.  Visit hte museum to see objects from all over the world. 

Future dates and themes are:

8 October          Food and Drink

3 December     Christmas

Booking in advance advised on 01423 556188, limited places available.
 
 

All Kinds of Faces - Exploring Portraits

Wednesday 27th October
 
1pm - 4pm
 
Mercer Art Gallery
 
Drop-in event, £2.50 per child
 
Using the Face to Face portraits exhibition as inspiration, drop in to make:
 
Clay faces
 
Light catchers portraits to go on windows using tissue paper and black card as a frame        
 
Self portraits
 
Zombie masks


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