There's lots going on at Herbert Art Gallery & Museum during the school holidays! It's the perfect place to delve into Coventry’s history and engage with art and culture.

School Holidays at Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

• Opening Times: 
  • Monday: CLOSED (Open for Bank Holiday Mondays only)
  • Tuesday to Saturday: 10am - 4pm
  • Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
• Location: Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, CV1 5QP
• Prices:
  • Day Passes: Adults, £4.50 | Go CV, £3 | Go CV+ and Children, FREE
  • Annual Passes: Adults £9 | Go CV, £5 | Go CV+ and Children, FREE
• Booking: You don't have to book to visit The Herbert, but you can book certain exhibitions, events and activities here.

What's on this May Half Term at Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

Woven Wonders | Crafts

• Dates: 24th - 31st May 2025 (excluding Mondays & Sundays)
• Times: 10.30am – 3.30pm
• Booking: Drop In
• Price: £2.50 Per Child, Under 3s FREE | Adults go FREE* (*Admission fees apply)
• Here's all the info and the activities on offer each day

Celebrate Coventry’s rich weaving heritage this May Half Term with a week of vibrant, hands-on crafting activities. From making colourful cardboard loom coasters and bookmarks to exploring the art of silk painting in our Thursday Art Masterclass (bookable online), there’s something for everyone. Whether new to crafting or a seasoned creator, come along and discover the joy of making!

Art Masterclass: Macrame Wall Hangings

• Date: Thursday 29th May 2025 
• Times: 10.30am-12.30am & 2pm-4pm 
• Suitable for: Ages 8-16 
• Booking: Book Online 
• Price: £12.50 Per Child, adults go free  (Admission fees apply)
• Here's all the info and how to book.

Discover the art of macramé in our latest Art Masterclass. Young creators will craft a beautiful wall-hanging piece to take home and proudly display. Guided by a macramé artist, participants will learn essential knots and beginner-friendly techniques, such as the lark’s head knot, half square knot, square knot, and bobble knot. This engaging workshop is perfect for nurturing creativity, enhancing focus, and building confidence. As part of our exciting Art Masterclass series, it’s an inspiring experience for budding designers of all skill levels.

Exhibitions to Explore

Brick Dinos - Opens Saturday 31st May 2025 - Step back in time and explore the prehistoric world with Brick Dinos, brought to life with stunning LEGO creations by artist Warren Elsmore and his team. This educational and entertaining experience features LEGO dinosaur sculptures designed in collaboration with palaeontologists, including a soaring Pterodactyl, a four-metre-long Masiakasaurus, and more. Find out more & book tickets.

Coventry Open 2025 - A showcase of work by West Midlands artists. This prestigious event aims to showcase the quality and diversity of art being produced in Coventry and the wider West Midlands region, providing valuable selling opportunities for artists.

Dippy the Dinosaur - Dippy the dinosaur is a life-size, plaster-of-paris replica of a Diplodocus carnegii  skeleton. It became the first Diplodocus to go on display anywhere in the world when it was gifted to the Natural History Museum by Andrew Carnegie on 12 May 1905.

Warwickshire's Jurassic Sea - Discover the amazing creatures that lived in Coventry and Warwickshire during the time of the dinosaurs.

Coventry Rugby Club - A display celebrating 150 years of Coventry Rugby Club. Located in the History Gallery.

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