There will be plenty of opportunity for family activities at two Island museums during February half-term.
Visitors to the Museum of Island History will be invited to create and curate their own paper pop-up museum, featuring some of the museum’s collection of fascinating local artefacts, or something else of their choosing.
There will also be an opportunity to complete a trail exploring some of the treasures currently on display at the museum including objects from prehistory to the modern day.
Half-term will also be one of the last chances to see a temporary exhibition which reveals the rich history of Newport’s people and places.
The activities at Museum of Island History are scheduled for Tuesday, 18 February and Thursday, 20 February, from 10am until 1pm (last entry).
Meanwhile, visitors to Newport Roman Villa will be able to explore the fantastic hands-on activity room and complete a Roman picture hunt around the villa ruins.
Activities include making a mosaic, reconstructing a pot, building a block tower and dressing up as a Roman, there will also be opportunities for imaginative play in our replica Roman kitchen.
The whole site will be open throughout the event so visitors can explore the historic ruins, museum displays and garden.
The Family Activity Days at Newport Roman Villa are on Wednesday, 19 February and Friday, 21 February, 10am until 2pm (last entry).
On these special days there’s no need to book — all activities and museum entry costs just £1 per person at each museum site.
The events are organised by Isle of Wight Council’s Heritage Service.
- Newport Roman Villa, Cypress Road, Newport, PO30 1HA
- Museum of Island History, Guildhall, High Street, Newport, PO30 1TY
For further visitor information: (01983) 823433 or visit Heritage and tourism
Contact Information
Steve Rackett
Communications & Campaigns Officer
Isle of Wight Council
stephen.rackett@iow.gov.uk
