20/08/2025
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
Event information
Time
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Price
Free
What
Summer with the Museums,
Family events
Where
The Polar Museum
Who
5+,
Families,
Under 5s

Pop in to the Polar Museum for an afternoon of crafts and activities all based around the world's coldest places. We'll have objects from our handling collection out and a story in the Lecture Theatre. Drop in between 10am and 1pm - no need to book. We look forward to seeing you!

 

This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2025.

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