By Isle of Wight Observer
There will be plenty of opportunity for family activities at two Island museums during February half-term.
Visitors to the Museum of Island History will be invited to create and curate their own paper pop-up museum, featuring some of the museum’s collection of fascinating local artefacts, or something of their choice.
There will also be an opportunity to complete a trail, exploring some of the treasures currently on display at the museum.
Half-term will also be one of the last chances to see a temporary exhibition which reveals the rich history of Newport.
The activities at the Museum of Island History are scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, and Thursday, February 20, from 10am until 1pm (last entry).
Meanwhile, visitors to Newport Roman Villa will be able to explore the fantastic hands-on activity room, and complete a Roman picture hunt around the villa ruins.
Activities include making a mosaic, reconstructing a pot, building a block tower, and dressing up as a Roman. The whole site will be open throughout the event.
The Family Activity Days at Newport Roman Villa are on Wednesday, February 19, and Friday, February 21 10am until 2pm (last entry).
On these special days there’s no need to book; all activities and museum entry costs £1 per person at each museum site. For further
visitor information contact 823433 or visit iw.observer/heritage-and-tourism.
Maureen Sullivan