Design Museum Academy Learning Events for Children and Young People
Families and young people
A programme of activities designed for children and young people to get creative, including our popular half-term Design Camps.
Upcoming event
Join us for an afternoon of playful drawing activities with artists Josie Britton and Mark Connolly inspired by The World of Tim Burton exhibition. Doodle Day welcomes visitors of all ages and abilities to celebrate mark-making, scribbling, sketching, and drawing in this afternoon filled with creative activities inspired by Tim Burton’s playful approach and remarkable aesthetic.
Design Camps
Our Design Camps are fun and engaging in-person creative workshops suitable for children aged 8 – 11 and young people aged 11 – 14.
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Members get up to 20% off all our learning events, get free entry to all exhibitions for a whole year, have access to private members' views and enjoy discounts in our shops and cafes.
Information on Design Camp tickets for Members:
• Membership Plus and Family members The member’s discount applies to up to 3 Child or Young person’s tickets.
• Access, Student, Individual, and Members & Guest members The member’s discount applies to 1 Child or Young person’s ticket only.
• Requests for Carer tickets for Design Camps: Please email DMAcademy@designmuseum.org in advance if your child needs additional support.
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Upcoming Camps
Discover our popular Design Camps for children and young people. Spaces fill up fast, advanced booking is recommended.
In this hands-on workshop, children will learn how to transform ordinary plastic bags into fusible fabric, a durable and eco-friendly material that can be used for all kinds of creative projects.
Inspired by our 'Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style' exhibition, children will explore the design of leisure pools and create their own utopian and fun waterpark.
Inspired by the settings of Tim Burton’s films and exploring architectural designs from across the world, children will create their own architectural models and scenery for a character.
Inspired by our 'Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style' exhibition, children will explore the basics of graphic design using paper and hand printing techniques to create a poster based on a personal achievement.
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