Bentley Priory Museum

Easter Holidays: Crack the Code
2019-04-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-04-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-04-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-04-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-04-24 10:00 - 17:00 UTC
Egg-splore the galleries this Easter Holiday with our special trail.
Find all the clues and crack the code to win your prize!
The trail will be available all day on our open days between Saturday 6th – Wednesday 24th April 2019.

Easter Holidays: Crack the Code
2019-04-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-04-22 10:00 - 17:00
Egg-splore the galleries this Easter Holiday with our special trail.
Find all the clues and crack the code to win your prize!
The trail will be available all day on our open days between Saturday 6th – Wednesday 24th April 2019.
The Museum will be open as usual on Good Friday, 19th April, and Easter Monday, 22nd April.

Junior Artists in Residence
2019-05-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2019-05-27 11:00 - 15:00, 2019-05-28 11:00 - 15:00, 2019-05-29 11:00 - 15:00, 2019-05-30 11:00 - 15:00, 2019-05-31 11:00 - 15:00, 2019-06-01 11:00 - 15:00
This half-term holiday, children can create their own Battle of Britain inspired artwork at easels around the galleries and gardens (weather permitting).
This activity will run alongside artist Mark Postlethwaite working as an artist-in-residence between Monday 27th May – Saturday 1st June. Families can also contribute to the artwork he will be creating.
PLEASE NOTE: The Museum will be open on every weekday over this half-term: Saturday 25th May – Saturday 1st June [Not open Sunday 26th May]. Activities will be available 11am – 3pm on these days.

Summer Holidays: Aviation Creations
2019-07-20 11:00 - 15:00, 2019-07-22 11:00 - 15:00, 2019-07-24 11:00 - 15:00, 2019-07-26 11:00 - 15:00, 2019-07-27 11:00 - 15:00, 2019-07-29 11:00 - 15:00, 2019-07-31 11:00 - 15:00, 2019-08-02 11:00 - 15:00 and 7 more dates
Join us for activities for all ages across the Museum’s galleries.
Make a mobile: Suitable for younger children. Make your own aviation inspired mobile to hang at home.
Cardboard cockpits: Suitable for older children. Build, decorate and wear your own cardboard aeroplane.
Available on our open days between Saturday 20th July – Saturday 31st August, 11am – 3pm. PLEASE NOTE: This is with the exception of Saturday 17th August when the Museum will be hosting a special Big Band Concert.

National Play Day
2019-08-07 10:00 - 17:00
Special National Play Day Offer:
All Children 6-16 are FREE
Make the most of National Play Day with free admission for all children aged 16 and under.
On 7th August we are inviting all children under 16 years into come to Bentley Priory Museum for FREE, enjoy the beautiful surroundings of our Georgian Mansion House that was HQ Fighter Command during WWII and have fun!
Alongside all of the great activities we already have on offer such as explorer kit bags and Museum trails, children can join in our special Summer Holiday family activities, available to drop in and do between 11am – 3pm:
Make a mobile: Suitable for younger children. Make your own aviation inspired mobile to hang at home.
Cardboard cockpits: Suitable for older children. Build, decorate and wear your own cardboard aeroplane.
** Please note all adults will be charged the usual admission fee.**
