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Family Day at The Base

Introduce your little ones to the inspiring world of art galleries at The Base’s first ever Family Day!

This half term, on Thursday 20 February (10am - 5pm), we will be welcoming families with children of all ages to experience our vibrant exhibition from the inspirational and globally celebrated artist, Yinka Shonibare CBE.

We know the positive impact creative experiences have on young people’s futures, and also recognise that introducing children to the wonders of art galleries at a young age can feel a bit daunting!

So our Family Day is the perfect opportunity to explore The Base as a family: view the Gallery exhibition, follow art inspired trails around the building peeking inside our artist studios, and boost your children’s creativity and imagination with free art and craft activities.

The centre of our Gallery will be transformed into a creative space for families with art and craft activities linked to the exhibition. Make masks or crowns, and pose for a framed photo wearing your creation or build a simple mobile to hang up at home. Find out more about Shonibare’s journey to becoming an artist and explore a world map to find out where his work has links to.

Whether you and your children simply want to look at beautiful, vibrant artwork and spend quality time together, or you want to explore hidden stories and cultural identities through Yinka Shonibare’s inspiring work, our Family Day will provide plenty of indoor half-term fun!

Tickets

Under-12s enter the Gallery for FREE, tickets for full price adults are £8.25. Alternatively, take a look at our Family Base Pass which entitles a family of four unlimited entry to our Gallery for 12 months for just £45 - as well as 10% off in Honesty cafes! Find out more here

blue art trolley full of craft supplies and paper