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October School Holiday Activities at Summerlee Museum

Entertain the kids with family activities over the October school holidays at Summerlee Museum!

October School Holiday Activities at Summerlee Museum

About October School Holiday Activities at Summerlee Museum

Get creative with arts and crafts, discover the underground mines, have a go at one our museum trails, play outdoor games, learn about the science of Summerlee Museum and more!

Brick M8 Lego Show
Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October
Join us as LEGO® builders from across Scotland display their latest LEGO® creations and displays. If you have a LEGO® question these are the people to ask! Once you have been inspired then head to the build tables where there are thousands of bricks to play with. There are stalls selling Lego and a Lego trail. All in aid of Fairy Bricks.

Photo Faces ID
Saturday 11, Sunday 12, Monday 13, Thursday 16 and Sunday 19 October
11am – 4pm
Create an amazing artists impression of a face using a computer programme!
Suitable for age 5+

Den Building
Monday 13 October
10.30am – 12.30pm
£12 per group
Build your own den in the Summerlee Woods. Summerlee Museum staff will be on hand with tips and tricks for building the best den. All equipment is supplied.

Once your den is built there will be games and a chance to relax in your den. Why not bring a picnic or a book to read?

One ticket provides one den building kit for your group to use. This activity is best for children aged 5 and above, but children of any age can participate. Groups must have at least one adult present at all times.

Wear clothing suitable for outdoor activity and uneven ground. Be prepared for wet weather – only high winds will prevent this activity from taking place.

Immersive Space
Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 October
1pm – 3pm
FREE
All ages
Drop in sessions in our immersive experience. Cast spells, blast aliens or travel to ancient Egypt. Twenty minute sessions throughout the day.

STEM Challenge: Meccano Crane
Tuesday 14 October
10.30am
Suitable for ages 8+ with adult helper
£10
Calling all budding engineers, try our new Meccano challenge. Build a crane from a set of vintage Meccano and use it to complete our STEM challenges.

Ticket provides use of a vintage Meccano set with all the parts needed to build a crane. This is an activity aimed at families or other groups with an adult joining in. Meccano is fiddly, so this is better for older children, teens and adults. All are welcome along, but be aware that younger children may not enjoy this quite so much. All groups should have at least one adult and up to three others – the more engineers you have the quicker your crane will be built and the more fun you will have with it.

LEGO Challenge
Wednesday 15 and Friday 17 October
11am – 4pm | Sessions throughout the day
Suitable for adults and children age 5+
£1 – pay on the door
Build a continuous staircase as high as possible against the clock. The current impressive record stands at 1.20m high. Can you beat it?

Everyday
Spooky Spider Hallowe’en trail £2
Hallowe’en themed Arts & Crafts 12-4pm
Mine tours 10-4pm weekdays and 12-4pm weekends

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