Who is the Museum for? Kids!
Learn about our 'Flaxie Buds' Early Years programme
We believe that children are curious, capable, and confident learners from birth! And, our education team work hard to welcome children under-5 into the museum, and allow them to learn from our exhibitions and
collections.
We offer both open and targeted activities, aiming to build long-lasting relationships with visitors and to create connections with new audiences.
Flaxie Buds Activity Space
We have a a free drop-in space where children can bring their adults to sit and read, do simple crafts together or dress up! A lovely space to spend time with your children playing, being creative, reading together or just soaking up the moment!
Our equipment is funded by Heritage Lottery Fund through the Playful Museums initiative
Flaxie Buds Workshops
Aimed at nurseries and pre-schools, for groups of 10 and above, we have a range of free workshops that can be booked all year round. They cover the the following themes (Or, they can be mixed and matched to suit your group):
- Storytelling around the Spinning Wheel
See hand-spinning and weaving of flax and hear some related fairy tales! - Arts and Crafts
Workshops include: making felt, prints, masks and puppets as well as painting and paper crafts. - Drama: Role Play and Dressing up
Let their imaginations run wild through fabric and costume play! - Nature: outdoor activities in Castle Gardens
Choose from a range of activities including: nature trails, teddy bears picnic and
parachute games.
We are happy to work with any group to tailor activities to suit the interests of their children.
Children taking part in a booked Flaxie activity gets a special sticker and becomes a Flaxie Bud!
For advice about how programming can be tailored to the needs of your group contact:
Assistant Education Officer, Emma Breadon
For bookings or further information see: www.lisburnmuseum.com, or telephone reception on 028 9266 3377 or email.
