May Family Day
Join us this May half term for a day of creative, collaborative activities exploring biodiversity and our connection to the natural world around us.
Explore the microscopic networks that link us with plant and animal life. Combine woodworking and weaving to create your own vibrant artworks mapping out the amazing garden ecosystem. Then harness the power of printmaking to share a powerful message promoting kindness to nature, using natural dye inks and materials from the garden.
Our usual family resources will also be available: the Mini Playhouse, sensory den, playroom, family trails and sensory explorer bags.
What's on
Mapping Microcosms with Nihal J. Singh | 10.30am - 3.30pm in the Studio
Get up close with the natural world with artist and maker Nihal Singh. Hammer and weave your own colourful wooden board exploring the connecting lines and patterns seen in microscopic forms. Families will also be invited to interact with our symbiotic play space, including a large-scale weaving wall.
Natural Dye Printing with Kim Chin | 10.30am - 3.30pm in the Learning Pavilion
Make your own printed flags using natural dyes, inspired by shapes and forms in the garden. Kim will help families to create artworks promoting kindness to nature and protecting the planet. Contribute to the collaborative garden sculpture, experimenting with mark-making to add textural vibrant details.
We use the term family broadly to include any form of family structure, including LGBTQIA+ families, chosen family, friends and allies.
The event is free of charge with a suggested donation of £5. Drop-ins are welcome on the day.
About the artists
Nihal J Singh
Nihal J. Singh is a London-based artist and maker whose work bridges carpentry, sculpture, and sound. Rooted in a deep respect for sustainability and community, his practice explores the relationship between material, space, and social connection. Working primarily with reclaimed wood and salvaged materials, he creates functional objects and sculptural pieces that hold stories of care, resourcefulness, and experimentation.
Instagram: @nihal.j.singh
Kim Chin
Kim Chin is a multidisciplinary artist and workshop facilitator, mainly working with textiles, embroidery and print as materials to activate conversation, self-discovery, and shared memory making. Being of mixed heritage living in London and abroad, has influenced Kim's passion for art and craftivism for a more inclusive and connected world. Kim explores print and mark-making skills to bring people together in a joyful, compassionate, and inquisitive way - celebrating techniques and traditional processes that are kinder to the earth.
Instagram: @_kim.chin/
Family visits
There is lots for children to see and do at the Museum. Expect a fun-filled day with free trails to follow, sensory explorer bags, and fun throughout the galleries and gardens.
Visiting us for the first time? Plan your journey and find out about accessibility at Museum of the Home before your visit.
Date
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Time
10.30am–3.30pm
Cost
Free
Location
Museum of the Home - 136 Kingsland Road, London E2 8EA