Explore our programme of family exhibitions and events and discover a world of things to do this summer! Let the wee ones’ imaginations go wild in free family-friendly exhibitions in Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy and St Andrews. Get outdoors with story time, craft-making and gardening fun in July and August. And Join Wild World Heroes, Summer Reading Challenge 2021. For access information, opening times and all other information go to our website www.onfife.com/summer2021 or contact the venue.
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These events have been funded by Museums Galleries Scotland as part of the Scottish Government’s Get Into Summer programme, supporting opportunities for children and young people to socialise, play and reconnect this summer. Fife Cultural Trust (OnFife) Company limited by guarantee (incorporated in Scotland) Company Number: SC415704 Scottish Charity Number: SC043442 operating as OnFife.
Bookbug in the Garden Bookbug is BACK! Join us for interactive Bookbug sessions in Dunfermline and St Andrews. In Dunfermline, we’ll be in the gorgeous gardens at Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries and then go inside on a VIP guest tour of the EXPLORE! Travellers and Trailblazers exhibition. Tuesdays at 10.30am & 1.30pm on 13, 20 & 27 July and 3 August At St Andrews, the fun will be in the gardens of St Andrews Museum, where we will be inspired by the museum’s Art-tastic exhibition and the beautiful grounds. Every Wednesday and Saturday at 11am between 14 July & 7 August Bookbug sessions are for families with children aged 0 – 4 but spaces are limited. Booking is essential as we won’t be able to accept walk-ins on the day. You’ll find all the details you need at www.onfife.com/summer2021
Craft events Explore! Travellers & Trailblazers Family holiday fun at Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries Looking for some interesting and fun things to fill the time over the summer holidays? This summer let us take your family on an epic adventure! Get hands-on at one of our craft sessions inspired by our world and its universe – perfect for 5–11- year-old explorers! Workshops at 11.30am and 2.30pm on Tuesdays 13, 20 & 27 July and 3 August. Places are free but must be booked in advance. Visit www.onfife.com/summer2021 for details. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
FREE FAMILY EXHIBITION
Explore! Travellers & Trailblazers OPEN NOW until the end of 2021
Set sail on an epic adventure this summer! Follow in the footsteps of intrepid explorers to discover exotic lands and fantastic voyages through our family-friendly exhibition. There are wonderful things to see and lots of fun activities to enjoy, with fascinating objects that have come to our museums from faraway places, such as Japan, China, South Africa, India and Australia. From polar pioneer to tropical trekker – what will your amazing journey be? Find out about booking your free visit to Explore at www.onfife.com/summer2021
Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries 1 Abbot St, Dunfermline KY12 7NL 01383 602365 I www.onfife.com/summer2021
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Kirkcaldy Family Partnership Events Get out and about in Kirkcaldy to find out what’s on offer for children this summer. Free books and art explorer packs to early birds! Find out about Wild World Heroes Summer Reading Challenge 2021, Children’s University Scotland and family-friendly exhibitions at Kirkcaldy Galleries.
Events will be from 12 noon to 3pm at: Beveridge Park 8 July Seafield Beach 15 July Ravenscraig Park 22 July Templehall Linton Lane 29 July Burntisland Castle 5 August No need to book, just turn up on the day!
FREE FAMILY EXHIBITION
Blooming Marvellous OPEN NOW until 24 October Explore the wonderful world of wildlife and plants through our family-friendly exhibition as everything in the garden gets blooming marvellous! With something for adults and the kids, unearth the insects and animals that live among plants and flowers. Meet Polly Potting Shed and use our free activity pack with a host of puzzles and quizzes to help you dig deep and have fun. Find out about booking your free visit to Blooming Marvellous at www.onfife.com/summer2021
Kirkcaldy Galleries, War Memorial Gardens, Kirkcaldy KY1 1YJ 01592 583206 I www.onfife.com/summer2021
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Art Events Art-tastic Bunting in the Park 1pm on the 17, 21, 31 Jul & 4 Aug Bring your wee ones along to create their own three-flag mini bunting inspired by paintings in our art exhibition using collage, paints and embellishments. Banner Making 1pm on the 14, 24 & 28 July Help turn our outdoor space into a gallery by creating an amazing artwork on a banner to be displayed around our museum. Expressive Planting 1pm on 7 August A chance to create an eco pot inspired by the selection of paintings in our current exhibition. Children will use their imaginations to express feelings, moods and stories through colour, patterns and shapes. All materials provided. Come wearing clothes suitable for painting. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All craft sessions last approximately 90 minutes and places must be booked through www.onfife.com/summer2021
FREE FAMILY EXHIBITION
Art-tastic OPEN NOW until the end of 2021
Does a picture paint a thousand words? Come along to our colourful and entertaining exhibition to explore the stories hidden within some of our fantastic paintings. Think about what you can see or how they make you feel. Then fire up your imagination and use your powers of detection to create your own stories. With lots of lovely paintings and other interesting items to inspire families, as well as quizzes and craft videos with some great ideas for simple things to make and do at home. Find out about booking your free visit to Art-tastic at www.onfife.com/summer2021
St Andrews Museum Kinburn Park, Doubledykes Rd, St Andrews KY16 9DP 01334 659380 I www.onfife.com/summer2021
Join Wild World Heroes Summer Reading Challenge 2021 at your local library from Saturday 19 June until Sunday 29 August. Read six books, get awesome rewards AND stand up for the planet. You can also work towards awards with Children’s University Scotland too! Don’t forget to join us on Facebook – OnFife Virtual LibrarYAY – for loads of fun summer activities. Find out more on our website www.onfife.com/src
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Dates for your diary Free Family Exhibitions on now: Art-tastic at St Andrews Museum until the end of 2021 Blooming Marvellous at Kirkcaldy Galleries until 24 October Explore! Travellers and Trailblazers at Dunfermline Carnegie Library until the end of 2021 Book your free activities & workshops: 13 July Outdoor Bookbug and craft workshops at Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries 14 July Outdoor Bookbug and Art-tastic banner making workshop at St Andrews Museum 15 July Family Partnership Day at Seafield Beach, Kirkcaldy 17 July Outdoor Bookbug and Art-tastic bunting workshop at St Andrews Museum 20 July Outdoor Bookbug and craft workshops at Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries 21 July Outdoor Bookbug and Art-tastic bunting workshop at St Andrews Museum 22 July Family Partnership Day at Ravenscraig Park, Kirkcaldy 24 July Outdoor Bookbug and Art-tastic banner making workshop at St Andrews Museum 27 July Outdoor Bookbug & craft workshops at Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries 28 July Outdoor Bookbug and Art-tastic banner making workshop at St Andrews Museum 29 July Family Partnership Day at Templehall Linton Lane, Kirkcaldy 31 July Outdoor Bookbug and Art-tastic bunting workshop at St Andrews Museum 3 Aug Outdoor Bookbug and craft workshops at Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries 4 Aug Outdoor Bookbug and Art-tastic bunting workshop at St Andrews Museum 5 Aug Family Partnership Day at The Castle, Burntisland 7 Aug Outdoor Bookbug and expressive planting workshop at St Andrews Museum
For further details or to book your place visit www.onfife.com/summer2021 or scan this QR code:
Fife Cultural Trust (OnFife) Company limited by guarantee (incorporated in Scotland) Company Number: SC415704 Scottish Charity Number: SC043442 operating as OnFife.