The MAC is for everyone and when it comes to family fun, this is the place to be.
Art Workshops
Saturday 30 April - Saturday 11 June | Come along to an art workshop inspired by our current exhibition Thrum by artist Claire Barclay.
Find out more and book Combs, pots and other things! workshop.
Find out more and book Patchwork of stories workshop.
We have everything a family would want for a great day out.
Our free to visit family room is open again to drop into whenever you want with art supplies for kids. (Big kids can join in too!)
Situated on the ground floor, it’s open from 9am - 5pm, Wed - Sun. It's a fun, vibrant space where kids can learn about the art in our galleries, create their own art to take home or put up on the gallery wall, or just relax, play, or read a book from our carefully curated selection.
Imagination Stations | 9am - 5pm, Wed - Sun
Artist | 2pm - 4pm, last weekend of every month
Check out our brand new Imagination Stations stuffed with art supplies and activity sheets for kids and grown-ups to create art whenever they like.
You'll find our three Imagination Stations throughout the building, no need to ask to use the - just grab your supplies and get creative.
We have activity sheets inspired by our current exhibitions and plenty of art supplies - letting your imagination run wild.
On the last Saturday & Sunday of every month, the stations will be manned by artist Rachel Fitzpatrick. Just turn up and join in.
You can also download activity sheets here and here to make art at home.
Family Friendly | Always
For visitors with young families, our facilities include:
We are one of the 750 organisations across the UK who have pledged to meet the Family Arts Standards, a UK-wide recognised quality-mark demonstrating excellence in family provision. Click the logo to find out more
