The National Portrait Gallery tells the story of Britain through portraits, using art to bring history to life and explore living today.
Join in this summer for a jam-packed programme of free activities for the whole family!
Learn about the stories of the six wives of Henry VIII and participate in creative activities inspired by the Tudors. Explore the greatest art competition in town and pick up new techniques for creating your own portraits.
From workshops to storytelling sessions and activity trails, there’s something for everyone during the two week family festival and beyond…
Summer Family Festival: Time for Tudors 12 – 16 August | 11:00 – 16:00
Inspired by the exhibition Six Lives: The Stories of Henry VIII’s Queens, take part in fun activities like puppet making and a royal photobooth. Experience a paper banquet and create a scent bag to fend off Tudor smells, all while discovering the stories of these six queens and Tudor life.
Entry to Six Lives is free for kids under 12.
All activities are drop in, limited capacity.
Plus help yourself to free resources from the new Family Art Cart. Explore the Gallery with exciting activity trails featuring drawing, puzzles, eye spy, and more fun adventures.