The Postal Museum what's on October Half Term

October Half Term

27 October - 2 November
The Postal Museum
Included in museum ticket
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Channel your inner designer and create a personal postcard at our family events this October Half Term. 

Three brown-haired children wearing long-sleeved t-shirts taking part in an arts and crafts activity. They are holding Pritt Sticks and pencils.
Two women wearing Hijabs are helping a little boy with his arts and crafts project. The dark haired boy sits on the women on the right's lap.
A man, with dark hair and light skin holds a little girl with blonde hair and light skin. She is playing dress-up with a hat which is far too big for her. The man is laughing and looking at her fondly.
A little girl with brown skin and dark hair jumps for joy. Her arms are in the air and her mouth is open as if laughing. She is playing dress up, wearing an old straw hat.
A Mum and Dad sit on Mail Rail with their son. All three people have brown skin and dark hair. They sit watching the audio-visual part of the ride.

What’s on

Activities are included in museum admission. Families of all ages welcome.

Mini Designers: Postcards of Togetherness

Monday 27 October – Sunday 2 November / 10:00-16:00
Takes place in the Mail Rail depot.

Get creative and design a postcard to send a message of celebration, freedom, or togetherness.

This hands-on activity is inspired by the exhibition Voices of Resistance: Slavery and Post in the Caribbean and the work of our partners Dollar fo’ Dollar marking the 20th anniversary of their Culture & History Tour.

Enjoy a 45-minute session in our play area for children 8 and under

Sorted! The Postal Play Space
Sorted! The Postal Play Space