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Wild About Birds

15 Feb 2025 -23 Feb 2025

Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Free, drop in

Free family half-term events and activities

Keep your eyes on the sky and go Wild About Birds with us throughout February half term at Manchester Museum.
Swiftly following on from the RSPB’s Big School Birdwatch, dive into a week of free, feathery fun!

Feathery fun for half term

Tuesday 18 to Friday 21 February

Take inspiration from your favourite birds and craft a paper flying bird, or bird wings.

Tuesday to Friday, 2-4pm. Free, drop in sessions suitable for ages seven and over. Younger siblings welcome.

Meet the RSPB

15, 16, 18, 20, 22 and 23 February

Have a go at some free bird-themed activities and discover more about birds, conservation, and how you can support the RSPB’s important work.

Musical storytelling with Olympias Music Foundation

Tuesday 18 and Thursday 20 February

Hear famous stories brought to life by storyteller John Williams and musician Jamie Stockbridge in the Top Floor Classroom for two magical readings of bird-themed stories, accompanied by live music.

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Wild about birds this half term

Throughout half-term, you’ll be able to celebrate the diversity of birds, both local and global, bird-spotting around the Museum, and make your own paper birds and bird wings in our craft workshops.
We’ll also be joined by the RSPB on 15, 16, 18, 20, 22 and 23 February, ready to tell you all about your favourite winged wonders and get you involved in fun activities.

Bird Rave

All our bird-themed celebrations get underway on Saturday 15 February (11am-4pm) when you’re invited to open your wings and show off your best moves at our colourful Bird Rave.
Whether you’re a Tweetie Pie or a Big Bird, everyone in the family can lose themselves to a classic rave soundtrack, while taking in a captivating performance of ‘dancefloor ornithology’ from the Bird Rave artists.
Before hitting the dancefloor, you’ll also be able to create your own plumage in one of our workshops, running throughout the day – make sure you book your place at the Welcome Desk when you arrive! The Bird Rave dancers will perform at 2.15pm and 3.30pm, with a rave dance workshop sandwiched in-between at 2.45pm.

 

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