Get Ready for Museum Madness in Swindon!
Engineer Your Own Adventure at STEAM Museum
Visit the Great Western Railway museum for hands-on engineering fun! Your admission ticket includes access to cool drop-in activities all week.
Be an Engineer! Workshop
Join the Festival of Tomorrow on Wednesday, February 18th (11am-3:30pm) in the Great Western Hall. Design sturdy bridges using Polydron kits and race against the clock in engineering challenges. No booking needed – just show up!
Museum & Art Swindon: Where Creativity Roars
Head to the Civic Offices on Euclid Street for art, fossils, and storytelling. Some activities require booking, so plan ahead!
Fossil Hunters Expedition
Travel back in time on Tuesday, February 17th (2pm-3:15pm)! For £5 per person, professional storyteller Kirsty Hartsiotis will share tales of ancient sea creatures while you:
- Handle REAL 150-million-year-old fossils
- Create your own clay fossil endorsement to take home
Free Creative Drop-Ins
Unleash your imagination on Wednesday (Feb 18) or Saturday (Feb 21) between 10:30am-4:30pm. Design wild fantasy creatures and build imaginary worlds on a giant magnetic story board – no reservations required!
Explorer Trails & Pancake Party
All week long: Complete the Museum Explorer or Art Explorer trail to earn a completion certificate!
Bonus: Join Mayor Fay Howard for FREE pancake decorating in the Mayor’s Parlour on Shrove Tuesday (Feb 17, 3:15pm). Book your spot in advance!
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