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Join the Old Royal Naval College for a family take-over of the Painted Hall. 
On the third Sunday of the month, the Old Royal Naval College will be setting up activity stations throughout the hall to encourage every member, and all ages, of your family to get stuck in, play, create and learn together. So, whether you’re an artist in training, a construction maverick, history-lover or can simply never resist a costume, there’s plenty of fun to be had.  

Every month the activities will respond to a different theme related to our site’s history, from Art and Architecture to Sailors and Pirates to Film and TV (to name just a few!), so each month, you’ll get to see the hall in a new way.   

Alongside the activities inside the hall, there will be FREE drop-in activities running in additional spaces linked to the month’s theme. For the upcoming sessions, these will be arts and crafts based sessions in the King William Undercroft Café, underneath the Painted Hall. So why not grab a drink, and maybe a slice of cake too, and get creative with the whole family?

Painted Hall Activity Stations:
Sit and Sketch – A chance to sit, relax, and look up as you take in the artistry around you. Borrow a sketchbook and pencil (or bring your own), and get inspired by the prompt cards as you draw together. 
Build and Connect – Surrounded by Wren’s incredible buildings, get your chance to build together and create your own architectural masterpiece.
Dress-up – Step into history through costume and become historical characters connected to the monthly theme.
Curiosity Corner – Run by Old Royal Naval College's very own Collections team, get hands-on with history and learn about what it takes to look after historical items and buildings * Note: There will be no Curiosity Corner on Sunday 21st June (Film and TV).
Ask and Explore – Lookout for a member of the Visitor Experience and Volunteer team who will be ready and waiting for all your questions about what you can see around you. A chance to get inquisitive and learn the stories of the Painted Hall, with no question too big or too small.
Storytelling – Coming Soon! Two chances to catch a 20-minute interactive story linked to the month’s theme. Get comfy in the Painted Hall and let your imagination lead the way.

NOTE: The final Family Day entry to the Painted Hall is at 3:00pm.