Newark & Sherwood District Council

Do you have lively little ones looking for something extra to do? Make, play and learn here at Newark Millgate Museum in our special activity area full of free things to do.

There are colouring sheets, paper mosaics, puppets, story books and traditional games to play as well as word searches and museum trails.

Wacky workshops explore colour, texture and technique to transform everyday objects into works of art. Some explore history, culture and traditions too.

We have made pictures, puppets, games and toys, decorated eggs, boxes, plant pots and recreated roman shields, head dresses, brooches and much more.

Our workshops are for children of all ages and abilities.

Workshops are part of our school holiday activities. They can be tailored to school sessions by our Learning and Outreach Team or part of a Night at the Museum.

Charges apply. (PDF File, 73kb)

Have lots of fun doing our workshops and competition trails during school holiday periods.

Workshop charges are £3 per child. Discounts may apply on specified dates.

Booking is essential.

Please see our What's on page for the next holiday activties!

Try a party with a difference at Newark Millgate Museum

You provide the food, we do the entertainment!

Why not try Pin The Tail On The Donkey, stay still in Musical Statues, Pass The Parcel or other traditional party games.

If games aren’t your thing choose from a variety of themed craft workshops including Mosaic monsters, Gladiator games, Fairy finger puppets and much more tailored to suit your needs.

Maybe you would prefer a ghost tour?

Take a look at our Night at the Museum - flyer (PDF File, 2,992kb) for more details.

Contact us for further details.

Charges apply. (PDF File, 73kb) .

Newark and District Young Archaeologists Club is a club for 8–16 year olds with a genuine interest in history and archaeology.

The club has monthly meetings at Newark Millgate Museum, to learn about and have fun with archaeology.

In the past the club has

• reconstructed pots
• built a model of Stonehenge
• had a go at cave painting
• taken part in a Viking Saga
• built a replica Iron Age hut and much more!

Membership information

Membership is just £1 plus 6 x 2nd class stamps.

Sessions are charged at cost (usually £2).

Interested in joining?

Contact Sue on 01636 815394 or email sue.nadyac@tesco.net

Jump to information on:

• Gallery exhibitions
• Holiday activities
• Events - including NAHLS, MCS, Friends, Finds Liaison
• Ghost tours