Free hands-on craft sessions for families to make something to take away, plus Roman dress, a giant jigsaw and mosaic design, on every weekend at Verulamium Museum.
Verulamium Museum is running its Family Weekends every Saturday and Sunday from 6 June to 12 December 2026, with the museum open from 10am to 3:30pm. It's a long run, so if you can't make one weekend, there's plenty of room to come back another time.
The museum itself is built on the site of one of Britain's largest Roman cities, and it holds some of the treasures and mosaics that once belonged to Verulamium. The family weekends are designed around getting a feel for Roman life in Britain, and the main draw is the hands-on craft sessions. Everyone makes something to take home, and the craft changes every week, so if you go more than once, you'll be making something different each time. The sessions are free and included with admission, and there's no booking needed—you just turn up.
Beyond the making, there's a fair bit more to keep you occupied. There's a handling trolley with objects you can actually touch, Roman dress to try on, a giant jigsaw to tackle, and the chance to design your own mosaic. It's the kind of setup where you can drift from one thing to the next at your own pace, rather than following a set schedule.
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On the practical side, tickets are £10, under-fives enter free, and there's discounted museum admission for St Albans district residents. Every paid admission ticket includes an annual pass at no extra cost, which makes it worth coming back throughout the season. The museum is dog- and pushchair-friendly, so you don't have to leave the dog at home or struggle with a pram. You'll find it on St Michael's Street, AL3 4SW, open 10am to 3:30pm every Saturday and Sunday from 6 June to 12 December.
