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Dinosaur Coast in Whitby

Mon 23 - Fri 27 Aug

Events and Activities - Dinosaur Coast in Whitby - http://www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.co.uk/CMSImages/promoImages/cropped/967ab343-149a-413d-a76d-61ea71ab3934ammonite kid.jpg Around 200million years ago the area we now know as Whitby was covered by sea. The sea was full of huge marine reptiles, ammonites, belemnites and bivalves, the remains of which are abundant along these shores today. Join us on one of the following events - you might even find the remains of a great marine reptile!

Dinosaur Coast in Scarborough and Filey

Mon 9 - Fri 13 Aug

Events and Activities - Dinosaur Coast in Scarborough and Filey - http://www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.co.uk/CMSImages/promoImages/cropped/8ba26d75-e8fd-4b46-98e5-cb59f2638149fossil huners.jpg Monday 9 - Friday 13 August Around 150 million years ago, in the Upper Jurassic period, the sea invaded Scarborough and Filey. This was a warm, shallow sea inhabited by coral reefs, ammonites and plesiosaurs.

Star Carr Day School

Sat 31 Jul, 11am - 4pm

Events and Activities - Star Carr Day School - http://www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.co.uk/CMSImages/promoImages/cropped/f55f4c7d-5f63-445d-bc5d-f9eea40fa70aStar Carr microliths.jpg To celebrate the fascinating research carried out by the University of York on Star Carr we are hosting an event at Scarborough Collections. Sorry, This event is now fully booked.

Creative Cats

Every Thurs from 29 Jul - 2 Sep, 11am - 4pm

Events and Activities - Creative Cats - http://www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.co.uk/CMSImages/promoImages/cropped/fb236afb-e827-496a-beb4-ce595ecf5267Mog (c) Judith Kerr.jpg Join us to read a popular children's story and create your very own book cover using collage and a variety of materials.

Tiger Time

Every Wed from 28 Jul - 1 Sep, 11am - 4pm

Events and Activities - Tiger Time - http://www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.co.uk/CMSImages/promoImages/cropped/e9bf7366-799f-4329-8d27-89b544603b06011.jpg Have you had a tiger round for tea? Create a tiger hand puppet to scare your friends at the dinner table! This workshop also includes a trip to see Scarborough's very own tiger.

Rotunda Family Fun Day

28 Jul. Repeated 4, 11, 18, 25 Aug, 1 Sep.

Events and Activities - Rotunda Family Fun Day - http://www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.co.uk/CMSImages/promoImages/cropped/31f1bada-cf08-47f1-939a-6e914688e143Family fun day.jpg Rotunda Family Fun Days are aimed at the entire family and happen every Wednesday during the school holidays. Each one will explore a different aspect of this wonderful museum through a combination of science and art.

Adventures with Mog

Every Tues from 27 Jul - 31 Aug, 11am - 1pm

Events and Activities - Adventures with Mog - http://www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.co.uk/CMSImages/promoImages/cropped/d5e45184-5b87-4a93-a48b-91fb5e3303ffJudith kerr mog mask.jpg Read a Mog story and bring it to life by creating a mask in this fun storytelling and craft workshop.

Dinosaur Coast in The North York Moors National Park

Mon 26 - Fri 30 Jul.

Events and Activities - Dinosaur Coast in The North York Moors National Park - http://www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.co.uk/CMSImages/promoImages/cropped/56d8a2ce-f99f-4c46-a8ff-d84800628fcfSMT_Sandsend_Fossil_Hunt.jpg Go back 170 million years, to the time of the Middle Jurassic when North East Yorkshire was covered in huge river deltas supporting giant plants and dinosaurs. Think - “the Mississippi in Yorkshire”!

Take a Peek

Tues 20 Jul & Tues 24 Aug 2pm and 3pm

Events and Activities - Take a Peek - http://www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.co.uk/CMSImages/promoImages/cropped/3cbe3250-43d6-4aa4-93c0-92e5a1b00a5bFish in Stores.jpg Book onto these wonderful tours and take a peek behind the scenes at Scarborough Collections.

Lindsey Tyson - All Wrapped Up

Sat 17 Jul - Sun 12 Sep

Events and Activities - Lindsey Tyson - All Wrapped Up - http://www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.co.uk/CMSImages/promoImages/cropped/a6d8440c-4cce-41ee-8bf8-cf7dd7988579Lindsey Tyson- cherry trees.jpg Lindsey Tyson's gloriously tactile scarves, wraps and wall hangings are inspired by the sea, landscape, colours and textures of the Yorkshire Coast.

Museums and Collections

Events and Activities - Museums and Collections - http://www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.co.uk/CMSImages/promoImages/cropped/06d42734-1b65-415b-b867-c5ed80971e00Rotunda Opening Weekend 070 (184 x 121).jpg Scarborough has a long tradition of museums and collections, dating from the 1800s. Following the closure in 2006 of Woodend Museum of Natural History, many of the collections are temporarily in storage. A report commissioned by Scarborough Borough Council in 2007 recommended the future establishment of a Museum of the Seaside.

Carpet Party

Every Fri from 30 Jul - 3 Sep, 11am - 12pm

Events and Activities - Carpet Party - http://www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.co.uk/CMSImages/promoImages/cropped/8e57c03e-47ce-4e5a-9a27-9757e3974e70tiger- Judith Kerr.jpg Listen to stories, sing songs and make craft items to take home every Friday during the summer break. There will be face painting on offer from 10am.

From The Tiger Who Came To Tea to Mog and Pink Rabbit - A Judith Kerr Exhibition

Sat 17 Jul - Sun 19 Sep

Events and Activities - From The Tiger Who Came To Tea to Mog and Pink Rabbit - A Judith Kerr Exhibition - http://www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.co.uk/CMSImages/promoImages/cropped/074510ad-31a2-41d3-9800-74bf42337926Judith Kerr Exhibition cover.jpg You are cordially invited to take tea with a tiger, time-travel through 1940s Europe with feisty 9 year old Anna and then curl up in Mog's cat basket for a good read. Judith Kerr, author and illustrator, will show you how real life can inspire wonderful stories in this delightful exhibition that will appeal to all ages.

Illustration Camp

Mon 2 - Fri 6 Aug, 10am - 3pm

Events and Activities - Illustration Camp - http://www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.co.uk/CMSImages/promoImages/cropped/4357c270-15df-4930-895b-b625603b6070Judith Kerr exhibition - illustration (c) Judith Kerr - smaller.jpg Book on this week long workshop and learn how to develop your own personal illustration style alongside the expert guidance of artist Jo Venus. Booking is essential.

Mog's Birthday Party

Mon 30 Aug, 11am - 4pm

Events and Activities - Mog's Birthday Party - http://www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.co.uk/CMSImages/promoImages/cropped/3bc49e48-0cd3-43ee-a1cd-eaefc4153c8ftiger for tea 8.jpg To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the publication of 'Mog the Forgetful Cat' we are inviting families along for birthday tea with Tiger.