Family Events
Join in with the family fun at The Wilson with our regular and one-off events! Most events are drop-in and don't require booking (unless shown), many are free, but for these £2 donations per child to cover materials are gratefully received.
The Art Cart
Look out for our new Art Cart - stationed around The Wilson, and jam-packed with free activities for you to help yourself to, including various trails around the museum and colouring sheets.
The Art Cart is supported by NADFAS.
Regular event | Arty Sundays
Monthly, last Sunday | 11am – 1pm | Free drop-in
Foyle Learning Centre, The Wilson
Let loose your arty side at our family craft and art sessions inspired by our collections and exhibitions.
Regular event | Tots and Tales
First Wednesday of every month | 10.30am – 11.15am | Free drop-in event | All ages
Foyle Learning Centre, The Wilson
Have fun enjoying stories and crafts for pre-schoolers and their parents and carers.
School Holiday Sessions: Wednesday Workshops
Wednesdays • 10.30am - 12.30pm & 1.30 - 3.30pm
Trek through time with our history-inspired holiday workshops full of artefacts, dressing up and arty activities.
17 February: Regency Day
30 March: Victorian Day
6 April: Edwardian Day
1 June: Twentieth Century Day
NEW! Art Explorers After School Art Club for 8 - 12 years
Every Wednesday (except school holidays), 3.45 - 5.15pm • £4 per child.
Starts Wednesday 27 January 2016.
Come and create at our weekly art sessions for 8 - 12 year olds. Booking recommended.
NEW! Extra Art for 12+
Monthly, second Sunday • 11am - 1pm • £5 per child.
A skills-based monthly workshop for 12 year olds and over. Starts Sunday 13 March. Booking recommended.
Drop In Monoprinting
16 February • 10am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm • Free drop-in
Have a go at monoprinting and learn about collage effects using a process called Chine Collé.