Royal Leamington Spa
Royal Pump Rooms
The Parade
Royal Leamington Spa
CV32 4AA

Tel: 01926 742700
Fax: 01926 742705
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Families

There are a variety of events and activities for families to enjoy at the Art Gallery & Museum. Be inspired by our exciting collection, local history, and changing programme of exhibitions and events. Follow trails around the galleries and find interactive exhibits and lots of buttons to push.

Haddie's Gallery

 Haddie

Join Haddie the circus elephant and explore our new family gallery to discover what life was like for a child in Victorian Leamington Spa. Enjoy fun interactive exhibits, dressing up and activity sheets.

Download your own picture of Haddie to colour in (75kb, PDF).Bring it into the Art Gallery & Museum and we will display it in Haddie's Gallery. 

Art Cart

 Art materials

Explore the drawers and pockets of our mobile Art Cart to discover activities inspired by the displays.

Events

Family Events 

Take part in our changing programme of events to learn more about the collections and current exhibitions as well as trying out some fun art and craft activities.

Our Art Cart Family Fun sessions take place on the last Saturday of each month. These are informal, friendly events where families can enjoy fun creative activities in the galleries. All materials are provided along with a step by step guide to the activity. The sessions can be enjoyed by children of all ages and there is a different activity every month.

Our popular school holiday Art Clubs are designed for children aged 6 - 12 years and offer a wide range of activites linked to current exhibitions.

Coming soon...monthly gallery tours for children aged 8 years and above.

Most events are free and are delivered on a drop in basis. We want our family groups to enjoy taking part together, we ask that children are accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

Please visit the Events page for details of all current events.

Useful information

Facilities at the Royal Pump Rooms

Facilities within the Royal Pump Rooms include a friendly cafe and baby changing. For more information please call 01926 742700.

Five Fun Things

 Five Fun Things for Under Fives 

Where you see this sign there will always be five fun things to do with the under fives. Ten museums, including Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, have teamed up to provide an exciting programme of hands-on activities aimed at children under five. You can guarantee there will be lots to touch, see and explore. These museums are not places where you need to be quiet!

Children's University

 Children's University

Children aged 5 - 13 years can join the Children's University or Kid's College. For more information please call 01926 742700. Visit the Children's University website.

Family Fun Website

 Family Fun Website

Find out about family friendly and exciting events at your local museums and galleries.Visit the Family Fun website.

Kids in Museums

 Kids in Museums 

Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Musem supports the 2010 Kids in Museums Manifesto. Visit the Kids in Museums website.