Children's events
Please note
All events require advance booking of five days unless otherwise stated.
You can book a place at any of our events at the Museum shop, over the phone on 01225 464640 or via email to admin@meaa.org.uk.
All workshops include free admission to the Museum!
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Tibetan Scroll Painting
SATURDAY 18th SEPTEMBER
2pm – 4pm
Children’s Workshop: learn about the symbolism of Buddhist art and make your own Tibetan style scroll painting to take home.
Cost: £5 – purchase a ticket at least 5 days in advance
The Big Draw: A Future Museum
Saturday 23rd October – Sunday 31st October
As part of the Big Draw 2010
All week in the Museum’s Family Activity Area (first floor – jade gallery): The Museum of East Asian Art is housed in a converted Georgian building. But what if we were to build a new East Asian themed Museum? Come along to our activity area and design what the new Museum of East Asian Art might look like!
Food For Thought: Handling Session
Monday 25th October
3pm – 4pm
As part of Heritage Open Week
Handle items that would have been used in Chinese dining, in this family friendly handling session.
Cost: FREE but please book your place in advance
Food For Thought: Tour of the Museum
Tuesday 26th October
3pm – 4pm
As part of Heritage Open Week
Learn some fun facts about food and drink in ancient China in this family-friendly tour of the museum.
Cost: FREE but please book your place in advance
Pottery Workshop
Wednesday 27th October
2pm – 4pm
As part of Heritage Open Week
Family friendly pottery workshop: be inspired by the Museum’s collection, from tea bowls to imperial dishes, and make your own to take home.
Cost: FREE, places must be booked in advance
