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This February half-term, take part in creative workshops to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month and discover LGBTQ+ histories around the Museum.

Programme: 
12th February - Constructing Costume (FREE, Drop-in) 
Be inspired by Queen Elizabeth I and how she used costume and image to show the world how she wanted to be seen. This LGBT History Month, construct your own costume hats, including symbols to show off your identity.

13th February - Rainbow Merfolk (FREE, Drop-in)
Merfolk have become a symbol for some members of the LGBTQ+ community and their image can be found around the museum. Create your own rainbow merfolk, using the colours of the Pride flag, before heading into the museum to see if you can spot any merfolk in the collection.

14th February - Maritime Marvels (FREE, Drop-in)
Find out more about heroes from the LGBTQ+ maritime community and work with other families to create a throne for them. Create your own badge for your hero to add to the magnificent throne to celebrate community.

15th February - Colourful Creatures (FREE, Drop-in)
Alexander von Humboldt was a hugely successful geographer and naturalist who made discoveries of amazing creatures and geographical features. Find out more about Humboldt’s life and make your very own rainbow-coloured Humboldt squid to take home.

16th February - Rainbow Fish (FREE, Drop-in)
Inspired by the colours of the Pride flag, create your own magnificent rainbow fish decoration. Hang your decoration up at home and watch the rainbows appear!

17th February - Magnificent Mary (FREE, Drop-in)
Discover the magnificent Mary Lacey and practice your own shipwright skills in this story and craft session.

19th February - Fly that Flag (FREE, Drop-in)
This LGBT History Month, come along and create a rainbow flag celebrating community and allyship with the LGBTQ+ community.

* Suitable for all ages and abilities