Explore the collections at the Herbert Art Gallery through songs, stories, movement and sensory play. 

Sensory Stories and Rhymes | Herbert Art Gallery

• Dates and Times: Every Tuesday 10.30am – 11.00am
• Designed for age 0-4
• Price £1.50 per child including one accompanying adult (Drop In)

These sessions provide an opportunity for our youngest visitors to engage with our collections in a way that is meaningful to them, is hands-on, appeals to their imaginations and above all else is fun.

Each child will receive a sealed, plastic box containing freshly cleaned sensory resources which helps to keep them engaged for the duration of the session; adds context by using a physical object to give words meaning; extends learning through play and increases their opportunities to develop good listening and language skills.

Sessions take place in different galleries each week, simply ask at reception when you arrive to find out what space we will be in so your little ones can experience our collections through play.

Upcoming Sessions

Christmas Special

Tuesday 9 December 2025 | 10.30am-11am & 11.30am-12pm
Join us for an extra special Sensory Stories & Rhymes session, as we retell the classic story ‘The Night Before Christmas’ for our under 5’s audience.

See HERE for more information about the facilities at The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum.