Worlds Apart – free children’s activities

Sat 23 May at 10:00 am - Sat 6 June at 4:00 pm BST

Academy of Imagination
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Looking for something inspiring, creative and free this May half term?

BRLSI’s fascinating exhibition exploring rare early photographs from China and Bath is now on. Over May Half Term there will be a range of family-friendly activities designed to spark curiosity and imagination…

 Adventure Playground Scrapbook

Explore a photo scrapbook created with children from St Pauls Adventure Playground 

Knowing Your Place 
Images of Bath created with local communities celebrating meaningful neighbourhood spaces

‘Look’
A playful exhibition leaflet for younger children with prompts and activities 

‘Click’
A leaflet for older children, exploring the history of photography with creative challenges and research ideas

📷 ‘Hands-On Photography Fun’

Two historic cameras to explore, plus a simple camera obscura you can look through to spy Queen Square! Displays of old and new photographs, blank daguerreotypes, negatives and camera film to explore!

🎲Funny Photos Game
How many mystery images can you identify in one minute?
Bridge Building Challenge
Inspired by bridges featured in the exhibition
Guided walk sheets (thanks to Bath Spa University)
Three self-guided walks to discover locations from historic Bath photographs as seen in the exhibition.

🎧 New Family Audio Experience!

We’re also trialling a brand new audio activity designed especially for children- ‘Museum in a Box’ . You’ll find it at the front desk.

Perfect for curious children, budding photographers, history lovers and families looking for a creative half term day out!

BRLSI (Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution) is at 16 Queen Square, BA1 2HN – opening hours 10am – 4pm, no booking required.

Made possible with Heritage Fund

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