From family workshops and creative trails, to at-home art activities, there is something for everyone at the Foundling Museum. The school holidays are a particularly fun time to visit the Museum as we run regular creative workshops for families to enjoy together. Read on for more information about the activities we have on offer...

Family workshops

No plans for the school holidays? Join professional artists and makers for our inspiring family workshops exploring sculpture, fashion, animation and illustration.

Try something exciting and out of the ordinary, whether building a huge collective structure or making a tiny individual creation in dynamic sessions inspired by the Museum’s story.

Our workshops are open to all families with children aged 5-12 years.

Brilliantly designed task… the workshop leader was the best I have experienced.
Family workshop participant

Foundling Libraries

Join us for creative, fun and free art and music workshops in local London libraries. There’s no need to book, just drop-in on the day.

Hetty Feather trail

If you are a Hetty Feather fan, then this is the place for you. Pick up our Hetty trail and wander around the Museum using her story as a guide. Ask at the front desk for details.

Art trolley

Operated by one of our brilliant Artist Assistants, our art trolley offers free creative activities for children, inspired by the story of the Foundling Hospital. You can go solo or get the help from one of our Assistants to create a work of art in response to our intriguing collection! You can next find the trolley in the Museum on Saturday 14 December 10:30am-3:30pm when you can create an embossed Christmas decoration inspired by the tokens in our collection.

Digital family activities

Test out your creative skills at home with our range of digital art activities, designed especially for families to do together. From printmaking to games, there is lots to discover. Videos guide you through the steps, whilst each activity only needs a few materials. Get creative, let your imagination run wild and most importantly, have fun!

When you’ve built a boat or cooked a cookie, take a photograph of what you’ve made and share it with us on Instagram or Twitter by tagging @foundlingmuseum

Animal Riot – Make your own woodland creatures in this fun family activity

Boat Building – Imagine you are a sailor on the high seas, then learn how to make a boat to sail away in

Explorer Binoculars – Make a set of binoculars then go on a safari to spot the animals in your local area

Marvellous Masks – Make a mask and turn into your favourite flying superhero

Message on a Biscuit – Make a biscuit then decorate it with a message to give to someone special

Nature Rave – Get dancing and create friends to rave with, made from items found in nature

Noisy Badges – Make fun badges inspired by comic book sound effects

Sailor’s Telescope – Make a telescope so you never get lost

Super Power Props – Transform yourself into a superhero using super power props!

Treacherous Treasure Map – Make a map and go on a treasure hunt!

Whirly Beasts – Have fun crafting your own insect-inspired windmill and watch it whirl

Christmas Crackers – Have a cracking good Christmas by sharing these crackers with your family or friends

Christmas Wreath – Learn how to make a festive wreath to hang on your front door at Christmas

Christmas Clutter Monsters – Create weird, wonky, wonderful clutter monsters with your family over the Christmas holidays

Gingerbread Boats – Learn how to make ginger bread boats to eat at Christmas or hang on your tree

Chocolate Easter Nests – Learn how to make chocolate Easter nests to share with your family over Easter

Spring Chickens – Make your own spring chicken friend for Easter