Easter School Holiday Adventures at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery

Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery is offering a wide range of family fun activities over the Easter school holiday including hands-on activities, creative workshops and unforgettable experiences for children of all ages.

At the heart of the Easter festivities is the Castle Quest Imagination Playground, where children can unleash their creativity by building towering castles, secret passageways, and mythical landscapes with giant foam blocks. The fun continues in the costume corner, where children can dress up as royalty, dragons, or daring explorers, bringing their own medieval stories to life through role play and adventure. Places must be booked in advance and cost £6 per child.

Families won’t want to miss Easter Storytelling with Danielle Free on Thursday 2 April (10:30–11:30). Perfect for ages 2–8, this lively session features springtime tales inspired by quirky and curious museum objects, with plenty of join-in moments and playful characters. Tickets are £8 and must be booked in advance.

On Friday 10th April, the Get Creative painting workshop invites children aged 5–11 to celebrate the colours of spring. After exploring the museum’s natural history collection, participants will create their own spring-themed artwork to take home. Tickets are £12 per person (booking essential).

There’s a whole host of fun activities for the whole activities for the whole family at the Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery this Easter.

Throughout the Easter holiday families can follow the Easter Spring Trail. Children aged 5 and up can purchase a trail map (£1) from the museum shop and embark on a quest to hunt for hidden treasures, learn fascinating facts, and complete fun challenges as they explore the galleries.

Councillor Jeremy Blandford, Deputy Portfolio Holder for Housing and Leisure, said:

“These Easter activities offer wonderful opportunities for families to get creative, explore the museum in new ways, and enjoy memorable experiences together during the school holidays.”

Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery is open Tuesday–Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday) 10am–4pm. It is also open on Bank Holiday Monday 6 April (Easter Monday) as part of the Easter celebrations. Entry to the museum is free, and donations are welcomed to support its work. Workshops and activities are changed for.

Check out the museum’s website https://www.shropshiremuseums.org.uk/smag/ for more information and to book your workshops in advance.