Category: Education

  • Bunhill Heritage, 1 Year On: A Preview of Coming Attractions

    In 2022, Islington Heritage Service appointment printmaker Georgie Fay as the first Artist-Educator-in-Residence for Bunhill Heritage, a three-year community project that will see three different artists explore the rich history south Islington. Thanks to our local partner, St Luke’s Community Centre, each artist receives a studio space for one year…

  • Opportunity for Mosaic Artist for new Navigator Square public art

    Artist Brief Background In 2022, Islington Heritage Service partnered with the London Irish Centre to create the first Islington Irish Month. This month-long programme of heritage activities included schools workshops, trad music sessions, heritage walks, a charity céilí and open air concert in Navigator Square, Archway. The month celebrated the…

  • Under 5’s Sessions at Islington Museum this Summer!

    Under 5’s Sessions at Islington Museum this Summer!

    Join us for messy play and imaginative storytelling sessions. £2 donation per child. Wear old clothes!   Messy Play: World War I Centenary 12th June, 10.00-11.30 am. Join us to learn about Islington’s World War I collection and engage in some creative and messy play.   Storytelling: Fighting Apartheid in…

  • Singing for Change: EYFS Sing-a-Long

    Back by popular demand!  Join us for a reprisal for our fantastic Under 5’s Sing-a-Long Session. Singing for Change 10.00-11.30 am, 24th May 2018 Join musician Paul on an imaginative adventure through Islington’s heritage. Let’s celebrate how Islington’s residents have stood together to fight for their rights, time and time…

  • Half Term: Family Day!

    Half Term: Family Day!

      Booking Required. To find out more please get in touch with Lottie: Lottie.Tempest-Mountford@islington.gov.uk 020 7527 2837  

  • Under 5’s Winter Activities Programme at Islington Museum.

    Under 5’s Winter Activities Programme at Islington Museum.

    Join us at the museum for some messy play and imaginative storytelling, as the leaves fall and the weather turns colder! Outside of our monthly programming we also have fabulous dress up boxes, toy kitchen and shop, exciting toys and lots to explore and learn, all in a warm and…

  • Beastly Islington: Islington Museum at Moreland Chidren’s Centre

    Beastly Islington: Musical Monday at Moreland Children’s Centre Monday 31st July. Music sessions at 10am and 11am, craft drop in 10am – 12pm. Come along to Moreland Children’s Centre for our special family music event. Join musician Pal Rubinstein for a musical Monday. Dance to the melodies, learn new songs…

  • Under 5’s and family events this summer

    Under 5’s and family events this summer

    Join us for a summer of creative fun at Islington Museum. Family Workshop: Sunshine Printing 10th August, 1pm—3pm, £3 per family Come as a family and learn how to make prints using just sunlight, plants and water! We will collect beautiful natural objects in the park before having time to experiment and create your…

  • Family Fun this May Half Term!

    Family Fun this May Half Term!

    Join us this half term for one of our exciting family events, below, or simply pop in to say hello and play in our toy and role play corners! Dance in Swan Lake 30th May, sessions at 10am and 11am. Under 5’s.  Join us at Moreland Children’s Centre to take…

  • Under 5’s this Summer term!

    Under 5’s this Summer term!

    Join us for our Messy Play and Storytelling sessions. We’ve got toys, role play, sensory stories and messy crafts for all, in a warm and welcoming space. Messy Play does get messy – don’t forget a change of clothes! Messy play: Radical Art 11th May 2017, 10am-11.30am Come and see…