Celebrate the end of the Lunar New Year and create your own lantern to take home. Learn about this 2000-year-old festival and the symbolism of the beautiful lanterns that light up the streets in East and Southeast Asia. All materials will be provided for the craft activity. Younger children will need help from an adult. Free...
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Crafts of Fukuoka at The Museum of East Asian Art
Fukuoka, located in the south of Japan, is home to a variety of nationally recognised crafts and agricultural traditions – from ceramics and textiles to tea and incense. From February, we will be showing a selection of objects and textiles from the region. Alongside the display,there will be a series of tea-related talks and events...
The Tea and Crafts of Fukuoka at The Museum of East Asian Art
Comins Tea will discuss their project with Fukuoka Prefecture, exploring the rituals and crafts surrounding tea in the region. Hear about Comins’ partnership with Fukuoka and the tea makers and craftspeople they met there. The crafts and techniques they use have been passed down for generations but remain a very much alive art. Learn...
Reimaginings at the Museum of East Asian Art
Bringing together objects from the Museum’s collection alongside Hannah Lim’s contemporary sculptural works, some of which have been created in direct response to items within the collection. Shaped by her upbringing in London and her mixed Singaporean and British heritage, Lim works with materials including polymer clay, wood, and metal to create playful sculptures that...
Japanese Woodblock Workshop at Museum of East Asian Art
Learn about woodcut printing with artist Hiroko Imada at MEAA this December. Working with Hiroko, the creator of Sakura Saku in the In Bloom exhibition, you will be led through designing, carving, and printing your own woodblocks. By the end of the workshop, you will have your own beautiful creation to take home. Includes Museum and In Bloom exhibition entry; all materials included.
In Bloom at Museum of East Asian Art
Discover how flowers have inspired generations of artists across East and Southeast Asia through a display of floral-themed objects from the Museum’s collection, shown alongside the work of contemporary artists and makers.
Jane Austen Walked Past Here at Museum of East Asian Art
Discover how East and Southeast Asian art and culture shaped daily life in Georgian Britain from tea rituals to porcelain prestige with a unique tour that connects Bath to East Asia. Free with standard admission.
miniMondays: A Summer of Play and Discovery at the Museum of East Asian Art
This summer, the Museum of East Asian Art (MEAA) in Bath is thrilled to announce a new event miniMondays – a vibrant kids’ takeover happening every Monday during the summer holidays! Families are invited to step into a world of fun, curiosity and cultural exploration, with hands-on activities specially designed to engage and inspire young...
Japanese Tea Ceremony at the Museum of East Asian Art
Learn about traditional Japanese tea culture through a Tea Ceremony hosted in the museum galleries. Try ceremonial grade matcha tea prepared for you by Yukie Williams. With over a decade’s experience in practising tea ceremonies, known as sadō (茶道), Yukie draws inspiration from both her training and her early years in Japan. Alongside Yukie Williams, Yukie...
Family crafts coming soon at the Museum of East Asian Art in Bath
The Museum of East Asian Art in Bath has a couple of wonderful family craft events coming up soon. Festive Origami Date: 9 November 2024Time: 11:00 – 16:00Location: Museum GalleryAdmission: Free with museum admission (Admission free for children) Join in at MEAA to celebrate winter! Get creative with the festive origami activity. Use the traditional...
Events and activities across Bath for Museums Week fun this October half-term
Museums and venues across Bath and North East Somerset will host a bumper programme of events and activities over October half-term for Museums Week (Saturday 26 October to Sunday 3 November 2024). Organised by Bath & North East Somerset Council, Museums Week celebrates the unique collections and activities in our local museums. Admission or activities are...
Bath’s Museum of East Asian Art taking part in ‘Kids Aloud’ initiative
The Museum of East Asian Art (MEAA) in Bath has announced its participation in ‘Kids Aloud’, an innovative initiative where noisy kids are encouraged to be loud! This special event, in collaboration with Art Fund, allows children to explore the museum energetically and joyfully. The MEAA’s Kids Aloud time-slot is scheduled for every Wednesday morning...
Lunar New Year celebrations at the Museum of East Asian Art in Bath
Families are invited to a fun-filled day at the Museum of East Asian Art in Bath on Saturday 10 February to welcome in the Year of the Dragon. From 11am to 4pm, the museum will give families the chance to learn about the history and customs of this festival and take part in activities, workshops...
Museums Week fun this October half-term across Bath
Museums and venues across Bath and North East Somerset will host a bumper programme of events and activities over October half-term for Museums Week (Saturday 21 October to Sunday 29 October 2023). Organised by Bath & North East Somerset Council, Museums Week celebrates the unique collections and activities in our local museums. Admission is free for...
Mini Mondays at the Museum of East Asian Art
Special summer kids’ takeover sessions where you can be as loud as you like while exploring the exhibitions, playing traditional games, and discovering new things. With toys, trails, riddles, child-friendly activities and more. 50% discount with a Discovery Card, pre-booking essential and at least one responsible adult per 4 children (adults free).
Mini Mondays at the Museum of East Asian Art
Special summer kids’ takeover sessions where you can be as loud as you like while exploring the exhibitions, playing traditional games, and discovering new things. With toys, trails, riddles, child-friendly activities and more. 50% discount with a Discovery Card, pre-booking essential and at least one responsible adult per 4 children (adults free).
Mini Mondays at the Museum of East Asian Art
Special summer kids’ takeover sessions where you can be as loud as you like while exploring the exhibitions, playing traditional games, and discovering new things. With toys, trails, riddles, child-friendly activities and more. 50% discount with a Discovery Card, pre-booking essential and at least one responsible adult per 4 children (adults free).
Mini Mondays at the Museum of East Asian Art
Special summer kids’ takeover sessions where you can be as loud as you like while exploring the exhibitions, playing traditional games, and discovering new things. With toys, trails, riddles, child-friendly activities and more. 50% discount with a Discovery Card, pre-booking essential and at least one responsible adult per 4 children (adults free).
Mini Mondays at the Museum of East Asian Art
Special summer kids’ takeover sessions where you can be as loud as you like while exploring the exhibitions, playing traditional games, and discovering new things. With toys, trails, riddles, child-friendly activities and more. 50% discount with a Discovery Card, pre-booking essential and at least one responsible adult per 4 children (adults free).