This May half-term, join us for an exciting array of workshops, exhibitions and events to enjoy with the whole family!
Exciting Events
Children & Families
Outdoor
![A lady with her back to the camera carries a small child through a tunnel in the luminarium. The tunnel glows blue, with reds and pinks further ahead. To the right, greens, reds and golds can be seen in another section of the luminarium, with a man and child seen emerging round the corner.](https://eonumxnti94.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/H0I6092-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
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Luminarium, Highfields Park
LuminiMax: Standard Entry
Sat 25 May – Sun 2 Jun 2024
The cheapest and most flexible of our luminarium ticket options.
Children & Families
Outdoor
![A family sit, cuddle and relax in a small blue dome inside a luminarium. In the background a small child holds her mother's hand whilst exploring in a bright yellow section.](https://eonumxnti94.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Architect-of-Air-Luminarium-Daedalum-Photo-Alan-Parkinson-2024-Lakeside-Arts-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
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Luminarium, Highfields Park
LuminiMax: Priority Access
Sat 25 May – Sun 2 Jun 2024
Beat the queues by booking tickets for specified timeslots. These tickets are limited and sell out fast!
Children & Families
![A man in a lab coat shows children robots in a cage for Thimgamabobas](https://eonumxnti94.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/thingamabobas-1920-x-870.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
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Djanogly Theatre
Thingamabobas
Wed 29 May – Sun 2 Jun 2024
An interactive and playful, circus inspired, walk-through family experience.
Wonderful Workshops
Children & Families
Workshop
![Two young girls cut out paper shapes](https://eonumxnti94.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/wearable-sculptures-1600-900.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
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Performing Arts Studio
Wearable Sculptures Workshop
Wed 29 May 2024
A creative workshop for ages 7-10, perfect if you're coming to Thingamabobas.
Children & Families
Workshop
![A cup attached to coloured felt tips and a motor to scribble by itself](https://eonumxnti94.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/scribble-bot-1920-x-1920.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
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Performing Arts Studio
Scribble Bot Workshop
Tue 28 May 2024
A family workshop to create your own robot that scribbles by itself.
Excellent Exhibitions
Exhibition
![An old poster from Boots where two women converse over a pharmacy counter](https://eonumxnti94.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/WBA-BT-5-57-1-4-Main-exhibitiion-image-full-page-e1711036869132.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
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Djanogly Gallery
Counter Culture
Fri 3 May – Sun 21 Jul 2024
A look at how Boots and shopping has evolved over the last 175 years.
Exhibition
![The inside of a cave with animal skins hung up and barrels of dyed fabrics](https://eonumxnti94.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/caves1920-x-870.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
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University of Nottingham Museum
Fascinating Finds From Nottingham’s Caves
Fri 12 Jan – Sun 7 Jul 2024
This exhibition highlights some of the fascinating finds from Nottingham's caves.
Exhibition
![Artwork by John Newling a gold background with a grey bird](https://eonumxnti94.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/john-newling-1920-x-1920.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
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Angear Visitor Centre
John Newling
Sat 25 May – Sun 21 Jul 2024
A selection of 'ecology works' from a local artist.
Exhibition
![A collection of feminist badges on a black table](https://eonumxnti94.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/dear-sisters-1920-x-870.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
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Weston Gallery
Dear Sisters
Thu 21 Mar – Sun 1 Sep 2024
Find out about the women who fought for personal and civil liberties in their local communities.