SUMMER ACTIVITIES AT NO ORDINARY MUSEUM
Discover Free & Fun Summer Activities at No Ordinary Museum – Marlowes Shopping Centre
Looking for exciting things to do with the kids this summer in Hemel Hempstead? Visit No Ordinary Museum, now a registered charity, located in the heart of the Marlowes Shopping Centre! We're proud to offer a jam-packed calendar of free and affordable summer activities for children of all ages – from preschoolers to teens.
🌞 What’s On This Summer?
Enjoy creative workshops, interactive storytelling, museum tours, arts and crafts, science experiments, history trails, and more. Every session is designed to educate, entertain, and inspire – all within a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment.
📅 When & Where
All activities take place at No Ordinary Museum, Marlowes Shopping Centre, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1DX – easily accessible and perfect for a fun family day out.
📢 Why Visit Us?
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Unique cultural experiences for children
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Free and low-cost sessions – book in advance to avoid disappointment
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A chance to explore British and Black history in a hands-on way
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A registered charity supporting community learning and engagement
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A great alternative to traveling to London!
📌 Booking Essential
Spaces are limited! Visit www.noordinarybookshop.com to book your child’s place today.
🌞✨ Join Us for Summer at No Ordinary Museum!
This summer, dive into a world of fun and learning with our hands-on workshops and creative activities! From art and crafts to history and storytelling, our sessions are designed to spark curiosity, imagination, and discovery in children of all ages.
Come and enjoy a summer filled with colour, creativity, and education—where every activity is an adventure!
CREEPY CRAWLEY ACTIVITY
🐛✨ Creepy Crawly Crafts!
For Pre-Schoolers to Age 6
🦋🐞🕷️ Fun, Hands-On & Imaginative!
Join us for a wriggly, giggly morning of Creepy Crawly Crafts! Little ones will love making their own colourful bugs and insects to take home.
Perfect for sparking creativity and learning about nature in a fun, safe environment.
🌟 All materials provided🌟 Grown-up support welcome🌟 Take your creepy crawly creation home!
📅 Date: 31st July 2025🕒 Time: 11.00 AM – 1.00 PM📍
Venue:No Ordinary Museum
Marlowes Shopping Centre
Hemel Hempstead,
HP1 1DX
🎨 This event is FREE!📧 Email to book: sales.noordinarymuseum@gmail.com
“Crawl in and craft with us!”
SEA CREATURES
🪸🐠✨ Create Your Own Sea Creatures! ✨🐙🦀
Dive into a world of underwater imagination at No Ordinary Museum!
Bring your little ones (preschool to age 6) for a fun, hands-on craft session where they’ll create their very own sea creatures
to take home. From colourful crabs to playful octopuses and friendly fish, children will love making these ocean-inspired
masterpieces!
🗓️ Date: Wednesday 30th July 2025
🕚 Time: 11.00 AM – 1.00 PM
📍 Venue: No Ordinary Museum,
The Marlowes Shopping Centre,
Hemel Hempstead,
HP1 1DX
✅ All materials provided
✅ Perfect for preschoolers and early years
✅ A relaxed, creative, and family-friendly environment
MOSAIC ACTIVITY
🟣✨ Mosaic Making Activity – A Creative Afternoon at No Ordinary Museum! ✨🟣
Get ready to let your imagination shine in every colour!
Join us on
Thursday 7th August 2025,
from 2:00 to 4:00 PM
at No Ordinary Museum in the Marlowes Shopping Centre, Hemel Hempstead, for a special Mosaic Making Activity designed for young artists and curious crafters alike.
During this hands-on workshop, children will learn how to create their own stunning mosaic art using colourful tiles, shapes, and patterns. They’ll be guided through the art of design while exploring creativity, colour matching, and storytelling through images.
Whether it's a flower, an abstract pattern, or a personal symbol, every child will craft something unique and meaningful to take home.
This activity is perfect for ages 4 and up and encourages:
🎨 Creative thinking and design skills
🖐️ Fine motor development
🤝 Sharing and teamwork
🌟 Pride in making something with their own hands
📍 Venue: No Ordinary Museum
The Marlowes Shopping Centre,
Hemel Hempstead,
HP1 1DX
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PIECE BY PIECE: Create Your Own Puzzle
🧩✨ Piece By Piece: Create a Puzzle!
For Ages 8–12
🎨🧩 Design, Draw & Build Your Own Puzzle!
Join us for a super fun and creative puzzle-making workshop! Kids will get to design, decorate, and cut their very own custom puzzle to take home. A fantastic way to explore art, problem-solving, and creativity—all in one activity!
🌟 All materials provided
🌟 No experience needed
🌟 Take your custom puzzle home!
📅 Date: 9th August 2025
🕒 Time: 2.00 PM
📍 Venue:No Ordinary Museum
The Marlowes Shopping Centre
Hemel Hempstead,
HP1 1DX
🎨 Limited spaces – book now!
📧 Email to booksales.noordinarymuseum@gmail.com
website: www.noordinarybookshop.com
BUILD YOUR OWN ROBOT
Robot Making Workshop: Build Your Own Bot!
Join us for a hands-on creative adventure at No Ordinary Museum this summer, where imagination meets invention!
On Wednesday 27th August 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, children are invited to take part in our Robot Making Workshop –
a fun-filled activity where young creators can design and build their very own robot models using a mix of recycled
materials, craft supplies, and plenty of imagination.
🛠️ This workshop encourages:
- Creativity and problem-solving
- Fine motor skills
- Teamwork and communication
- Learning through play and making
Whether your child wants to build a dancing bot, a space explorer, or a robot friend, this session is perfect for children who love to tinker, build, and invent.
Date: 27th August 2025
Time: 2.00pm to 4.00pm
📍 Location: No Ordinary Museum
The Marlowes Shopping Centre
Hemel Hempstead,
HP1 1DX
🎨 All materials provided – just bring your curiosity and creativity!
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Design-a-Badge Workshop
No Ordinary Museum, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1DX, HP1 1DXWednesday 27th August 2025⭐️ CREATE YOUR OWN BADGE!For Ages 3–5🎨✨ Fun, Creative & Personal!Little ones will love making their very own colourful badge to wear or take home! We’ll use safe, simple materials perfect for little hands to design something special.🌟 All materials provided🌟 Grown-up support encouraged🌟 Take your badge home at the end!
📅 Date: 27th August 2025🕒 Time: 11.00 AM – 1.00 PM📍 Venue:No Ordinary Museum The Marlowes Shopping Centre, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1DX
🎨 Limited spaces – book now!📧 Email to book: sales.noordinarymuseum@gmail.com“Big creativity for little artists!”Website: www.noordinarybookshop,com
MIXED MEDIA
MIXED MEDIA ART ACTIVITIES
No Ordinary Museum, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1DX,Thursday 21st August 2025🎨 MIXED MEDIA ART ACTIVITIES!For Ages 8–12🖌️✨ Explore, Create & Have Fun!Join us for an exciting afternoon of mixed media art! Combine painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, and more to create your own unique masterpieces.🌟 All materials provided🌟 No experience needed🌟 Just bring your imagination!
📅 Date: 21st August 2025🕒 Time: 2.00 PM – 4.00 PM📍 Venue:No Ordinary Museum Marlowes Shopping Centre, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1DX
🎨 Limited spaces – book now!📧 Email to book: sales.noordinarymuseum@gmail.com“Unleash your creativity with colour, texture, and imagination!”Website: www.noordinarybookshop.com
STENCIL ACTIVITY
Super Stencil Art
No Ordinary Museum, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1DX,
Wednesday 20th August 2025✨🖌️ Stencil Magic! For Ages 4–8🎨🌟 Cut, Colour & Create!Join us for Stencil Magic! – a fun, hands-on art session where kids can design colourful patterns, shapes, and pictures using easy-to-use stencils. Perfect for sparking creativity and building confidence in young artists!🌟 All materials provided🌟 No experience needed🌟 Take your masterpiece home!📅 Date: 20th August 2025🕒 Time: 11.00 AM – 1.00 PM📍 Venue:No Ordinary Museum The Marlowes Shopping Centre Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1DX🎨 Limited spaces – book now!📧 Email to book:sales.noordinarymuseum@gmail.com Website: www.noordinarybookshop.com“Watch their imagination take shape!”
STILL LIFE ACTIVITY
🎨 STILL
LIFE ART WORKSHOP
For Ages
8–12
🖌️✨ Observe, Sketch & Create!
Discover the art of still life drawing and
painting! Learn to see shapes, colours, and details in everyday objects,
then turn them into beautiful works of art.
🌟 All materials provided
🌟 No
experience needed
🌟 Bring your
curiosity and creativity!
📅 Date: 13th August 2025
🕒 Time:
2.00 PM – 4.00 PM
📍 Venue:
No Ordinary Museum
Marlowes Shopping Centre,
Hemel Hempstead
HP1 1DX