The Printed Line
Sat 24th July 2021 to Sun 10th October 2021
The Arts Council Collection is primarily a collection of modern and contemporary British art, but... Read more
What’s On at The Beaney
We run a variety of daily events and scheduled events throughout the year. Play Three Men’s Morris or strike a pose for a game of charades in our People and Places gallery!
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The Case of Thomas Becket trail
Enjoy this fun interactive trail as we guide you through our galleries to solve a grizzly medieval mystery!
BEAM! Interactive Game Projector
Enjoy our virtual playground where children can enjoy a variety of exciting, motion-activated games! Available on weekends and during special events.
Kids Corner: The Garden Room *Temporarily Unavailable*
Enjoy a host of farmyard-themed family activities including toys, games and puppets.
Explorer Point: People and Places Gallery *Temporarily Unavailable*
Bring stained glass windows to life by creating your very own at our Explorer Point. Plus enjoy our interactive dressing up area and discover our Kaleidoscope exploration point.
Creative Activities: Explorers and Collectors Gallery
See the ancient Egyptian mummified cat and try your hand at mummification. Enjoy investigating, object handling and more!
Kids Corner: Masters and Materials Gallery *Temporarily Unavailable*
Let your imagination roam free with our popular Doll’s House, full of furniture and characters for little ones to enjoy. Don’t forget to take a peek at the Kaleidoscope exploration point too!
Family Activities
Our museums are always hosting new and exciting family activities and workshops.
Play the historic Three Men’s Morris, dress up or strike a pose for a game of charades in our People and Places gallery!
Online Museum Quizzes
Challenge yourself, family or friends to uncover The Beaney’s hidden gems with our brand new free Beaney Bingo game! Play as a team or against each other to see how many artefacts you can identify as you explore the museum’s galleries.
