The Mantis Muse: Drawing and colouring

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Get up close to the giant praying mantis that's taken up residence in our Conservatory and get stuck into some free colouring activities.

Meet Maxine the giant praying mantis who’s taken up residence in our Conservatory for the Easter holidays. Get up close to The Mantis Muse, a 3m-tall sculpture of a praying mantis by celebrated artist David Shrigley.

Take part in free, drop-in colouring activities or take inspiration and sketch your own still life drawings of Maxine.

All materials will be provided.

Visitor information

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  • The Conservatory has limited capacity, you may have to wait to enter.
  • Parents and carers, you will need to stay with your child while they take part in activities.
  • Smaller children may need some assistance.