Many activities are FREE and some have a small charge and require booking. Booking for all activities can be made through the one booking button which will take you through to our booking portal.

So don't delay, plan your fun today.

A festive stocking of holiday activities for children

Saturday 22 June 2024
Summer of Colour Launch Day

We are celebrating the the launch of a Summer of Colour on the  first day of the new exhibition Jason and his Argonauts.  It's going to be a day of FREE activities exploring colour, creativity, and fun! From kaleidoscopic creations to super-size scribbling, there is something for the whole family.  Including activities for early years from Rugby’s Barnardo’s Children and Family Centres and local artists.

Make sure you're among the first to know about the complete summer activity programme 'Summer of Colour' by signing up to our newsletter.  Summer of Colour programme runs from 20 July to 31 August.

Mod roc sculptures

Tuesday 20 August
Suitable for under 6s
10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Booking essential.

Using mod roc, make your own sculpture inspired by the exhibition. 

Rainbow weaving

Wednesday 21 August
Suitable for ages 6+
10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential.

Make a colourful weaving from fabrics and yarns all colours of the rainbow.

Giant Portraits 

Thursday 22 August
Suitable for ages 6+.
10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential.

Using a large transparent screen, make a giant portrait or a giant drawing of your creation!

Water & bubble play

Tuesday 27 August
Suitable for early years chldren.
10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential.

Play with bubbles and water in this fun session for early years out in the Percival Guildhouse Gardens.

Colour Kaliedoscopes

Wednesday 28 August
Suitable for ages 6+
10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential.

Create optical illusions by making your own colourful kaleidoscope.

3 D key rings

Thursday 29 August
Suitable for ages 8+
10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential.

Using a 3D pen and filament, 'draw' your own 3D design to be made into a keyring.
 

Self-led scrap day

Sat 31 August 
Suitable for all ages
0hursday 30 31 May 
Suitable for all ages
10am - 12 pm and 1.30pm - 13.30pm
FREE no booking  required.

Come along to this self-led session where you can raid our resources and let your creativity take you in your own direction.

Christmas Tree Decorations

The Prince’s Trust will be delivering two after school creative craft sessions to create Christmas decorations for the Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Christmas tree.
FREE drop-in. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Friday 8th November 3.45 - 4.45pm
Wednesday 20th November from 3.45 - 4.45pm

FREE, no booking required
 

Lost Decorations Hunt

In our festive scavenger hunt, can you help us locate the missing decorations from the Christmas tree? They've been scattered throughout the building, and we could really use your assistance in finding them. Submit your answers to enter our prize draw! 

Saturday 21 December – Saturday 4 January (please check our website for Festive opening hours)
Available during opening hours

FREE, no booking required

Festive Craft Creations

In these self-led sessions, feel free to stop by and utilise our craft supplies to create your own festive artwork. Whether its card making or crafting pom poms, we have all the materials you need to unleash your creativity.

Saturday 21, Tuesday 24, Saturday 28, Tuesday 31 December and Friday 2 January 
10.30am – 3.30pm

FREE, no booking required

Relaxed Hour

 This session is primarily for neurodivergent children and adults, and any other visitors with sensory needs who prefer a more relaxed experience, plus their families, friends, and carers. Come along to explore the Local History Gallery and take part in a Festive themed creative craft activity.

Monday 23 December
10.30am - 11.30am


FREE but booking required.