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A family event to discover weird and wonderful creatures around the Museum.

Brave adventurers wanted! Discover strange beasts hiding in the corners of our Museum. Take a trail around our statues to find gorgons, centaurs and more, and join us for crafts to create your own mythical monster.

Ages 7-11. Drop-in.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Date: 
Tuesday, 16 April, 2019 - 13:30 to 16:00
Contact name: 
Jennie Thornber
Contact phone: 
(01223) 330402
Event location: 
Museum of Classical Archaeology, Cast Gallery

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