Children and families

Holiday fun at Gallery Oldham

Free family activities take place during all school holidays. These are linked to our exhibitions, so please take a look around the relevant exhibition before coming along. There is face painting and additional craft activities at each session. Suitable for ages 4–10 years.

May half term

Create op-art / Tues 1 June, 1–4pm

Make and decorate clay pots / Wed 2 June, 1–4pm

Messy painting / Thurs 3 June, 1–4pm

Summer holidays

Stained glass window catchers / Mon 26 July, 1–4pm

3D panoramas / Wed 28 July, 1–4pm

Alien toys / Mon 2 Aug, 1–4pm

Junk cities / Wed 4 Aug, 1–4pm

Painting pots / Mon 9 Aug, 1–4pm

Magic mosaics / Wed 11 Aug, 1–4pm

Easy print etching / Mon 16 Aug, 1–4pm

Mill town models / Wed 18 Aug, 1–4pm

Sessions are free and there’s no need to book, just drop in anytime. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you are bringing a group of ten or more children, please book in advance.

Further information and booking 0161 770 4653.

Creative family fun

Sundays: 4 and 18 April, 9 and 23 May, 6 and 20 June, 4 and 18 July, 8 and 22 August, 11am–3pm

Craft activities, painting, drawing and creative fun for all the family.

Free. No need to book – drop in anytime.

Family friendly film club

Sundays: 25 April, 30 May, 27 June, 25 July, 29 August, 11am

A series of funny and engaging animations and short films.

Screenings include Stories from Near and Far (April), More Animal Adventures (May) and Animal Antics (June).

Suitable for age 6 years and under.

Free. To book call 0161 770 4653