Family Fun at Museum of Richmond Workshops!
Dive into Richmond’s rich history, get hands-on with creative activities, and make precious memories as a family in our exciting workshops!
Great Value for Families
– £6 per child
– Adults are FREE! Or donate £3 for unlimited tea or coffee!
– FREE spots for under-5s not participating in the main craft activity
Led by Our Expert, Vicky!
With over 20 years of experience working with families in museums and an Enhanced DBS check, Vicky ensures every workshop is packed with learning, creativity, and fun!
Who Can Join?
– Perfect for ages 5–11 (adults must accompany).
– Activities can be adjusted to challenge kids 11+ if they’re joining.
– Under 5s welcome too! While they might not be ready for the main craft, they’ll have colouring fun on the side!
Help Us Plan Your Experience
– When booking, please include places for adults and under 5s so we can set up enough chairs for everyone.
– Booking is essential as places are limited!
Don’t miss out on these fun, affordable, and family-friendly workshops — bring history to life and let your creativity soar!
February Half Term 2026:
Trailblazing Trophies and Medals
Trailblazing Trophies and Medals
Tuesday 17 February to Friday 20 February 2026
10am to 12noon
Step into the world of Richmond’s trailblazing sportswomen!
Get hands-on with real museum objects, then unleash your creativity. Design and make your own medals and trophies to celebrate your heroes and your own achievements.
A fun, inspiring workshop for the whole family!
Easter Holidays 2026 – Easter Egg Decorations
Easter Egg Decorations
Tuesday 31 March to Friday 3 April 2026
10am to 12noon
Hop into history this Easter!
Get up close with our 100-year-old Easter eggs and discover the festival’s fascinating past. Then, let your creativity bloom as you design and decorate your very own decoupage eggs to take home. A cracking good time for all the family!
Easter Holidays 2026 – Brilliant Butterflies
Brilliant Butterflies
Tuesday 7 April to Friday 10 April 2026
10am to 12noon
Discover the magic of butterflies!
Explore our collection, including a clever flying butterfly toy that’s over 100 years old. Learn about these amazing insects, then get creative and make your very own flying butterfly toy to take home.
A fluttery, fun workshop for all!
May Half Term 2026 – A Little House of Your Own
A Little House of Your Own
Tuesday 26 to Thursday 28 May 2026
10am to 12noon
Step into a tiny world of wonder!
See the incredible dollhouse made by a dad for his daughter in 1949. Learn about its story, then get creative and build and decorate your very own miniature room or a tiny house to take home. A charming, hands-on workshop for all the family!
Summer Holidays 2026 – Make Do and Mend
Make Do and Mend
Tuesday 28 July to Thursday 30 July 2026
10am to 12noon
Learn a new stitch in time at our patchwork workshop!
Get inspired by a patchwork dress made by a Richmond girl during World War II and handle fascinating objects related to wartime rationing. Then, try your hand at easy patchwork and create your own unique design using recycled materials. A fun, hands-on activity for all the family!
Summer Holidays 2026 – Easy Embroidery
Easy Embroidery
Tuesday 18 August to Thursday 20 August 2026
10am to 12noon
Unearth a world of stitches and stories!
See our stunning collection of historical quilts, and learn how they were used to tell stories and preserve memories. Then, inspired by these beautiful designs, try your hand at easy embroidery and stitch your own unique masterpiece to take home. A creative and cozy workshop for the whole family!
October Half Term 2026 – Spooky Stained Glass
Spooky Stained Glass
Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 October 2026
10am to 12noon
Take a spine-tingling tour of Richmond Palace’s ghostly remains!
Hear chilling tales of its royal inhabitants and the spooky secrets they left behind. Then, let your creativity shine as you make your own beautiful, spooky stained glass inspired by the palace’s history.
A hauntingly good time for the whole family
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