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Carved pediment depicting Medusa

This half term, the museum is being taken over by mythical monsters and scary beasts! Drop in with the family to discover the scary stories and heroic adventures behind the meanest monsters from Ancient Greece. Get ready for the spooky season and become a mythical creature yourself as we make monstrous masks for you to take home and unleash on your friends at Halloween!

Age:

5+, Family friendly

£££:

Free

No need to book:

Just drop in.

Accessibility:

Find out more about Museum Access...

Date: 
Thursday, 26 October, 2023 - 14:00 to 16:00
Contact name: 
Will Jefferies
Contact phone: 
01223330402
Subject: 
Event location: 
Museum of Classical Archaeology, Cast Gallery

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