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Children and Young People's Activities

Museum Makers

29 Jul – 2 Sep 2026

Quick summary

Price
Free
Audience type
Ages 14 - 18
Running time
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Venue
  • Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

Additional information

Access information

Event description

Museum Makers is a 6-week creative programme where young people work with museum professionals and artists to create a music themed outreach handling box for use with families and community groups.

Participants will gain hands-on experience in collections care, storytelling, interpretation, design, and public engagement while developing transferable creative and professional skills.

Sessions:

  • Wednesdays 29 July,
  • Wednesday 5 August
  • Wednesday 12 August
  • Wednesday 19 August
  • Wednesday 26 August
  • Wednesday 2 September

This programme is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of the Museum redevelopment project

Register your interest

Please fill in the form below to register your interest and a member of the team will get back in touch. The form must be filled in by a parent or carer for young people under 18 years old.

If you have any questions, please contact: Jennie Lambert – Learning & Engagement Manager:  jennie.lambert@sunderland.gov.uk

Text or phone: 07741 621 555

Museum Makers Registration Form

Section 1 - About you (the young person)

About the young person applying to take part in Museum Makers.

This section must be completed for all applicants.
Name(Required)
DD dash MM dash YYYY
Home address(Required)
Do you have any allergies (including food), medical, or health conditions that you think we should be aware of?(Required)
Do you have any access requirements that you think we should be aware of?(Required)

Section 2 - About the parent/carer/guardian

We require permissions from your parent, guardian, or carer. Please have an adult fill out this section before moving on.

Name(Required)
Home address(Required)
I give permission for my child to join the Museum Makers sessions(Required)

Section 3 - Getting to know you

How did you hear about Museum Makers?

Section 5 - Consent and Communication

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