The Scottish Maritime Museum on Irvine Harbourside has announced a bumper summer programme of events and exhibitions for all the family.
One of the programme highlights is the museum’s popular drop in make and take family sessions which will run through the summer holidays, between 11am and 3pm every Tuesday and Thursday until Thursday, August 15.
The summer fun drop in sessions, which are ideal for children five years and older, are great value for money with up to three children taking part for free with each adult admission.
Make and take activities range from robotic art and paddle steamers to photography, scientific toys and dioramas.
Activities last for around 30 minutes after which visitors can enjoy all the Museum has to offer across the Linthouse and on the Harbourside.
Other summer highlights include two new exhibitions – the David Livingstone Birthplace Project and Window on the Clyde.
Upcoming summer events include a Pirate Takeover on the weekend on July 20 and 21.
Summer Fun Drop In – Weekly Programme
Tuesday and Thursday, July 16 and 18 - Steamer Dreamer Paddle Steamers
Make and sail your own paddle steamer ‘doon the watter’ on the Clyde.
Tuesday and Thursday, July 23 and 25 - Camera Obscura
Test your photography skills as you make an early version of the camera.
Tuesday, July 30 and Thursday, August 1 - Victorian Thaumatropes
Design and make your own Thaumatrope, a scientific toy popular in the Victorian era.
Tuesday and Thursday, August 6 and 8 - Cyanotype Photography
Make some beautiful cyanotype art as we investigate a photographic technique.
Tuesday and Thursday, August 13 and 15 - Windows on the Clyde
To coincide with the summer photography exhibition, Window on the Clyde, come and use art to explore what you can see from your window.
For more information visit www.scottishmaritimemuseum.org
