October Crafts

From camouflage and military animals to military hats and cap badges, each day offers a new theme inspired by objects and stories from the Museum collection. Families can take part in a themed craft during the morning session, explore objects connected to the day’s theme and complete a simple tick and find trail around the Museum.

Object handling and the tick and find trail are available during both morning and afternoon sessions, while crafts are available during the morning session only.

All activities are included with standard museum admission.

 

Museum Admission & Annual Pass

All October activities are included with standard museum admission. Every museum ticket is automatically upgraded to an Annual Pass, giving unlimited museum entry for one year from the date of purchase.

This means families can return throughout the October holidays and enjoy every themed activity day at no extra cost after their first visit.

No pre-booking is required. Simply purchase museum admission on arrival or book online in advance to take part. Existing Annual Pass holders can simply show their pass on arrival.

All children must be accompanied by an adult for both the museum and activities.

 

October Themes & Activities

Discover what’s happening throughout the October school holidays, with four themed activity days exploring different aspects of military history. Each day features a themed craft alongside object handling sessions inspired by objects and stories from the Museum collection.

13th October – Camouflage
Morning Craft: Camouflage Collage
Work together to create a large camouflage collage inspired by the patterns and colours used by soldiers to blend into their surroundings.

Object Handling
See and handle camouflage clothing, equipment and examples of different camouflage patterns.

 

15th October – Animals
Morning Craft: Paper Plate Animals
Create your own animal using a paper plate, inspired by the animals, mascots and imagery found throughout military history.

Object Handling
Discover objects and stories connected to regimental mascots, military animals and the role animals have played alongside soldiers.

 

20th October – Military Hats
Morning Craft: Feather Bonnet
Create your own feather bonnet inspired by the distinctive headdress worn by Highland soldiers.

Object Handling
Explore examples of military headdress and discover how different styles and uses have changed throughout history.

 

22nd October – Cap Badges
Morning Craft: Cap Badge
Design your own cap badge and, if you wish, add it to your feather bonnet to create your own military-inspired look.

Object Handling
See and handle Black Watch and other military cap badges while discovering the symbols and meanings behind them.

 

Tick and Find Trail

A simple themed tick and find trail will be available throughout the day in the Museum, giving families another way to explore the Museum galleries while discovering more about that day’s theme.