Art Gallery

& Museum

Admission FREE

Donations welcome

New to the Herbert? Let Herbot show you the way…

A world of discovery awaitsyou in our award winninginteractive galleries. Discoverwhat it was really like to live,work and play 50, 150 and500 years ago, wanderthrough dazzling multi-sensoryinteractive displays, investigatethe natural world and exploreour wide range of traditionaland contemporary artexhibitions.

Our family friendly robotHerbot will show you the way

so pick up a FREE family trail to find out about all thethings your little Herberts will love to get up to...

The Herbert is proud to be a family friendly venue.With kid's meals in the cafe� , buggy storage, babychanging facilities and a breastfeeding friendlypolicy, we'll ensure your visit is a hassle free andenjoyable experience for your family.

For more information on our FREE events, exhibitions,workshops and family activities or to join our familiesmailing list visit www.theherbert.org. For more fun filled family events at the Lunt and Prioryvisit www.luntromanfort.org andwww.prioryvisitorcentre.org

How to get here…Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry CV1 5QPT: 024 7683 2386 E: info@theherbert.org W: www.theherbert.org

Opening TimesMonday - Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm Sunday 12.00pm - 4.00pm

Every effort is made to maintain advertised public opening hours(correct at time of print). On rare occasions they may have to be alteredat short notice. If travelling long distances to the Herbert Art Gallery &Museum please ring beforehand to check on 024 7683 2386 or visit ourwebsite at www.theherbert.org

Information for people with disabilitiesParking for Blue Badge holders is on Bayley Lane opposite theentrance to the Herbert. Lift access and adapted toiletsavailable.

BusFor full details on all the National Express Coventry Bus servicesplease visit the Travelcard and Information shop at PoolMeadow Bus Station, call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 or go towww.nxcoventry.co.uk

TrainWe’re just a 10 minute walk from Coventry station. Rail information can be found on 0845 7484950.

CarWe are conveniently situated in the heart of Coventry city centre,and adjacent to Coventry Cathedral & University. There are anumber of public car parks nearby.

Car park postcodes 1 Cox Street, CV1 5LW 2 Lower Ford Street, CV15PW 3 Barracks, CV1 1DD 4 Salt Lane, CV1 2GY

Coventry Heritage & Arts Trust Ltd. A registered charity, number 1124704

The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum operates through a unique partnership of the following organisations:

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Winner of The Guardian Family Friendly

Museum Award 2010

Family eventsNovember 2011 – February 2012

Enter our EXCLUSIVE competition

to WIN an original GEORGE SHAW

watercolour at www.theherb

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This season we have a wealth of creative activities foryour family including a whole day of festive Victoriancraft workshops, storytelling and object handling, awinter inspired sensory session for the under 5s and theperfect arty antidote to the January blues!

Early Years Creative Movement Classes FREETuesdays 15 November, 13 December, 17 January, 14 February 10.30am – 11.15am& 11.30am – 12.15pmA playful movement class for children aged 2-5 years and their carers, whichprovide a fantastic opportunity for children’sindividuality and creativity to develop.Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Booking is essential as spaces are limited. Please call receptionon 024 7629 4774 to secure your place.

Tiny Tot Explorers: Sensory Play FREEWednesday 14 & Thursday 15 December Morning session: 10.30am – 11.30am Afternoon session: 1.00pm – 2.00pmThis messy play session for children aged 1-3 is inspired by thecolours, sights and textures of winter, with plenty of wet and drymaterials to explore.Booking is essential as spaces are limited. Please call 024 7629 4774.

Our family activities enable children and adults of all ages to learn and have fun together. Please give

what you can afford at our venue so we cancontinue to offer them for FREE.

Suggested donation: £2 per family. Thank you

Get Up and Get Creative FREESaturday 28 January 2012 Drop in any time between 12.00pm – 4.00pmA perfect antidote to the January blues, this art and craftworkshop will provide plenty of making activities and opportunities to explore the Herbert.Content suitable for 4+ but all are welcome. At busy timesyou may be asked to wait.

Landscapes and Cityscapes FREEMonday 13 – Friday 17 February 2012 For detailed daily workshops and times,please see our website nearer the time.Many famous artists have found their surroundings a greatsource of inspiration. Join us for a week of workshops thatexplore our landscapes and cities and challenge you tolook at your environment with a fresh perspective.Suitable for 4+ but all are welcome. At busy times you maybe asked to wait. For detailed daily workshops and timesplease go to www.theherbert.org

Victorian Christmas Family Day FREESaturday 10 December Drop in any time between 11.00am – 4.00pmIt's 1890 and Coventry is experiencing a very cold and snowyChristmas…Join us at the Herbert and be transported back to VictorianEngland to discover a wealth of Christmas preparations andactivities. Try your hand at making beautiful decoupage giftbags and decorations, watch demonstrations of traditionalcookery by our Victorian cook, handle Victorian objects andlisten to spooky Victorian ghost stories in the medievalundercroft. There's sure to be something to delight everyone!For exact times of all our activities on the day, please go towww.theherbert.org

Make Do and Mend Christmas Crafts FREEMonday 19 & Tuesday 20 December Drop in any time between 10.30am –12.30pm & 1.30pm – 3.30pmUsing the war time idea of 'make do and mend' as ourinspiration, we’ll be making festive crafts that use recycledmaterials in an inventive and creative way.Content suitable for 4+ but all are welcome. At busy timesyou may be asked to wait.

Early Years Musical Christmas FREEWednesday 21 December 10.30am & 11.30amBased on the success of last years session, 0- 5s and theiradults will be joining in with traditional nursery rhymes,instruments and Christmas songs in this live music experienceled by Music Box. Older siblings are welcome to come andjoin in or just watch if they prefer.There is no need to book but if the first session is full, youmay be asked to attend the second session.

Welcome to the Herbert's guideto family events November 2011 – February 2012

A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy Herbert!

And coming up next year...