Hands-On History: Object Handling with Fossils

Hands-On History: Object Handling with Fossils is at the Museum of Gloucester on Saturday 6 March, from 11:00 to 12:00. It's a family session, so it's built for you to bring the kids along and spend an hour with things you'd usually only see behind glass.

The main draw is the object handling: you'll get to actually hold fossils rather than just look at them. There's an assistant on hand to help you handle the pieces, and a talk to go with it, so you'll get the story behind what you're holding while you're holding it. It's a relaxed drop-in, which means you can just turn up when it suits you during the hour rather than worrying about a strict start time.

If you're taking children, it's a good way to get them into the museum without the pressure of a formal tour. They can get hands-on with the fossils and ask questions as they go, and the assistant is there to make sure everything is handled properly. It's a low-stakes way to spend a Saturday morning in the city.

It's free to attend, though a voluntary donation of at least £1 is appreciated. The session runs from 11:00 to 12:00 at the Museum of Gloucester on Brunswick Road.