THE Museum of Somerset and Somerset Rural Life Museum have a summer of imagination and celebration ahead for visitors.
From discovering the myths and monsters of children’s literature to a celebration of festival and fete inspired by the return of Glastonbury Festival, there’s plenty for all the family to enjoy.
At the Museum of Somerset visitors can explore the wild worlds of Myths and Monsters in a new exhibition featuring artwork from some of our best-loved children’s stories.
The exhibition brings together over 70 artworks by 17 of the most celebrated children’s book illustrators. Star contributors include: Axel Scheffler – The Gruffalo, Jim Kay – A Monster Calls, Chris Mould – The Iron Man and Victoria Topping - Mythologica: An encyclopedia of gods, monsters, and mortals from ancient Greece.
The exhibition is created in collaboration with Events of Wonder.
Alongside the exhibition, young visitors can discover The Museum of Marvellous Things with interactive storytelling, activities, and a trail created by author and illustrator Kristina Stephenson.
Children are also being invited to create a ‘Monster in a Jar’ which will go on display in the exhibition.
There are lots of creative activities too, including making dream catchers, monster masks, and finger puppets.
At Somerset Rural Life Museum visitors are being invited to join the party with a celebration of festivals and fetes.
This summer the Glastonbury Festival returned after a two-year absence and the museum is marking the event with a display of photos. ‘Music, Mud, Mayhem: Photographing Glastonbury Festival’ brings together images from 20 years of the iconic festival.
They have been captured by Somerset-based photographer Jason Bryant who has chosen his personal favourites for the exhibition.
For families there will be festival vibes with themed activities taking place throughout the holiday.
Young artists will find plenty of ways to express themselves with a variety of arts and crafts on offer.
These include making festival flags and friendship bracelets, flower power crafts, and making a musical instrument.
For the movers and groovers, there is juggling, hula hooping, and a bubble bonanza. There will also be donkey rides.
Museums’ manager Susie Simmons said: “Visitors of all ages can explore the fantastical world of their imagination and get in the festival spirt with a museum visit this summer.”
For daily activities taking place at the Museum of Somerset and Somerset Rural Life Museum visit www.swheritage.org.uk/events
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