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The Playful Museums Festival is coming to the Causeway Coast and Glens

The Playful Museums Festival is coming to the Causeway Coast and Glens

Tue, January 17, 2017

The Playful Museums Festival is coming to the Causeway Coast and Glens in February – offering free fun activities for children aged under 5.

The new initiative is designed to encourage learning and development through a mix of storytelling, arts, music, multi-sensory and interactive experiences.

Speaking about the programme, the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Alderman Maura Hickey said: “This is a great way of introducing the very young to the world of museums. The activities on offer across the region will encourage creativity in a fun and enjoyable way and I would encourage all parents and carers to take their little ones along.”

Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre in Limavady will welcome the festival on Saturday 4th February from 2pm - 3pm with its ‘Wee Hands on History- Playful Textiles’ event.

‘Wee Hands on History - Playful Art’ takes place on Saturday 11th February in Portnagree House, Ballycastle. There are two sessions to choose from, 2pm - 3pm or 3.30pm - 4.30pm.

In Ballymoney, ‘Wee Ears on History- Playful Music’ takes place in the Town Hall on Saturday 18th February from 2pm-3pm.

The final event, ‘Wee Eyes on History: Playful Sam Henry’ takes place on Saturday 25th February in Coleraine Town Hall from 2pm - 4pm.

The free programme is aimed at children aged between 3 and 5 and they must be accompanied by a parent or carer at all times.

To find out more or to book your place please contact Coleraine Museum on 028 7034 7213 or email cms@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk