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North Hertfordshire Museum located on Brand Street and The British Schools Museum on Queen Street (showcasing the only surviving example of a Lancasterian schoolroom in the country). Both museums have lots of regular events for all ages, so are well ... Read more

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The popular 'Blood and Bone' exhibition returns to North Herts Museum
North Hertfordshire Museum invites visitors to step inside the human body this summer as it welcomes the return of the interactive exhibition, ‘Blood and Bone’! Running from 4 July to 20 September 2026, this free, family-friendly sh... Read more

The Mum's guide to Hitchin Big Summer Holidays Guide!
North Hertfordshire Museum invites visitors to step inside the human body this summer as it welcomes the return of the interactive exhibition, ‘Blood and Bone’!Running from 4 July to 20 September 2026, this free, family-fri... Read more

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Card Finger Puppets - Kids Craft Workshop

Card Finger Puppets - Kids Craft Workshop

North Hertfordshire Museum
Tue 11th August 2026
10.45am or 12pm

Book ahead
For School-age

Make your own moving finger puppets in this fun and imaginative craft session. Children will create card finger puppets that come to life when worn on their fingers.

Choose from different animal designs, then decorate and assemble your puppet so it can move as you play. This workshop is a great way to encourage creativity, storytelling and hands-on making in a relaxed, friendly environment.

All necessary materials are supplied.
For ages 6 - 12 (children, or their adult, should be confident using scissors)

Tuesday 11 August, 10.45am or 12pm
£3 per child

North Hertfordshire Museum, Brand Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1HX

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Children's activity clubs & classes

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Term-time only
Indoors

New after school craft activities starting 2nd November

During term time, every Thursday, we will be running drop in craft activities. Pop in and ask at the front desk for your supplies. Each activity comes with a fact sheet so you can learn about our history while making things like paper mosaics, bookmarks, bracelets and much more.

No need to book! Just come in after... Read more

Location:

Brand Street, Hitchin, SG5 1JE

Session Times:

MTWTFSS
AM
PM drop-in
Eve

Book per term/block
Drop-in or Book per session

Things to do

Free
Indoors
Refreshments

North Hertfordshire Museum has four galleries: the Discovering North Hertfordshire Gallery, which deals with the history of the district from geological times to the present day; changing exhibitions in the Exhibition Gallery; the Living in North Hertfordshire Gallery tells the story of how people's lives have changed over thousands of years; the Terrace Gallery includes... Read more