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For Children & Families

There are lots of fun things to do for children and families at McManus, so join the Creative Learning Team at weekends and during schools holidays for art activities, games, gallery expeditions and much, much more!

Saturdays and Sundays

Creative Learning Study
Saturday’s 11am - 1pm and Sunday’s 1pm - 3pm
Drop into the Creative Learning Study for 'hands on' activities inspired by the museum's collections. Discover our range of interactive games and learning resources or pick up our gallery guides and activity sheets.
For all ages
Free, no need to book

Saturdays

Creative Learning Studio
2pm - 3.30pm.
Be inspired to draw, paint and print and make lots of really cool artwork in the Creative Learning Studio. Working with our team of friendly artists, try out a new creative activity each week.
For children aged 8 - 12 yrs
£3 per child, booking essential

Discovery Backpacks

Book out one of our backpacks, crammed with things for families to do together. Choose from Dundee and the World or Landscapes and Lives gallery themes and then set out on a fun, family expedition!

For all ages

Discovery Backpacks are available from the reception desk on the ground floor .A refundable £20 deposit is required for each pack. Please note, backpacks are subject to availability during busy periods.

Coming Soon.....Discovery Carts

Watch out for the Creative Learning Team and their Discovery Carts in and around the galleries on weekends and school holidays. Introducing the museum's gallery themes to children through storytelling, drama and craft activities. All ages
For all ages
Free, no need to book