Join us for a fun-filled day as we celebrate the launch of our exciting summer exhibitions.

Drop In | Included with Herbert Admission

Join us for a fun-filled day as we celebrate the launch of our exciting summer exhibitions: Jason and the Adventure of 254, Playful Planet: An Early Years Exhibition, and Art Riot Collective: Doing, Being, Becoming and Belonging.

Enjoy a variety of drop-in activities throughout the day, as you get creative with superhero mask-making, LEGO bricks & creative superheroes craft workshops, self-led face painting, and live drawing workshops, hosted in collaboration with Art Riot artists.

All activities are drop-in and included with admission, whilst resources last.

General admission tickets can be purchased on the day or in advance online at theherbert.org

Event Programme:

Jason and the Adventure of 254 | Gallery 1.1 & 1.2

A Wellcome Collection exhibition by artist Jason Wilsher-Mills, revisiting childhood memories. There will be the opportunity to meet the artist from 12pm – 1pm.

Art Riot Collective: Doing, Being, Becoming and Belonging | Gallery 1.3

Explore vibrant, thought-provoking works that challenge norms and celebrate diverse voices.

Brick Dinos | Galleries 3, 4, 5 & 6

Step back in time with our amazing LEGO® dinosaur displays—perfect for dino-lovers of all ages!

Playful Planet: An Early Years Exhibition | The Studio

A sensory, interactive space designed especially for our youngest visitors.

LEGO Bricks & Creative Superheroes Craft Workshop | LS1

Get creative, with our hands-on family craft zone.

Superhero Mask Making | Studio Corridor

Inspired by Jason’s vibrant exhibition—let your creativity shine, and craft your own superhero mask.

50 Things to do Before You’re 5 | Studio Corridor

Meet the founders and explore this brilliant early years app.

Self-Led Face Painting Station | Long Gallery

Get creative with paints and transform yourself into your favourite character!

Live Drawing Workshops with Art Riot Artists | The Bridge

Join artists Roxanne Smith, Ketan Mistry, & Corinne for a selection of creative workshops.

Images:

Jason and the Adventure of 254, an exhibition by Jason Wilsher-Mills at Wellcome Collection.

Gallery Photo: Benjamin Gilbert/Wellcome Collection. Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0).

Playful Planet Illustration by Jessica Hartshorn. Wellcome Collection is part of the Wellcome Trust.

The Wellcome Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales, no. 210183. MP-7542.40/07-2024/BS