Visiting with Families
Welcome
Kettle’s Yard welcomes all families to the house and galleries. We offer a range of free and paid for activities for parents, carers and children of all ages.
The Kettle’s Yard house is free for all those aged 25 and under. We have timed entry tickets to the house. Children who are carried do not need a house ticket.
The exhibitions are free for all to visit.
What’s On For Families
Holiday Workshop: Sew Inspirational! DIY Painted Patches
Join artist Rachel McGivern in this workshop for 11-16 year olds and create your own patch to take home and iron onto clothes or bags!
Holiday Workshop: Cardboard Kettle's Yard
Artist Ian Brownlie will lead a fun and experimental workshop where you will create your own cardboard sculptures inspired by artworks, objects and ideas in the Kettle's Yard house.
Twilight at the Museums: 2126 at Kettle's Yard
Twilight at the Museums will be taking over the galleries and beyond at Kettle’s Yard as families can explore ‘What might the future look like inspired by our global history and culture?’
Activities
Activity Sheets
Pick up a free activity sheet from the Kettle’s Yard café and find out how the founders of Kettle’s Yard, Jim & Helen Ede, used to welcome visitors to their dining room in the house.
Arts Award Discover Booklets
Have a go at Arts Award Discover by purchasing a booklet from the Kettle’s Yard shop. Suitable for ages 5 – 25 years. Arts Award is a range of five qualifications that support you to grow as an artist and arts leader.
Family Guide
Pick up a free family guide from the welcome desk and discover more about the Kettle’s Yard house and collection on your next visit.
The Art Cart
The Art Cart is a mobile creative activity cart with creative family activities for you to have a go at on your next visit.
Access & Facilities
- We have baby changing facilities on the first floor and in the Clore Learning Studio.
- We recommend that buggies and prams are stored in the space on the ground floor beside the lift, opposite the Clore Learning Studio. Your belongings are left at your own risk.
- The Clore Learning Studio is located in the basement, -1, and can be accessed by stairs or in the lift.
- There is an accessible toilet in the Clore Learning Studio.
- Regrettably we cannot accommodate buggies and prams in the house, but they can be used throughout the galleries and learning spaces.
- Please feel free to breastfeed wherever you feel comfortable.
- There are highchairs available in the cafe and the cafe is able to warm up bottles.
- We ask that all children and young people are accompanied by an adult throughout their visit to Kettle’s Yard