Activities and events

Events and activities at Portland Basin Museum

Saturday 24 October 10.30-3.30pm
Steampunk at Portland Basin Museum
The museum’s regular Steampunk event, organised by local enthusiasts, Ashton Steampunk, is back with a variety of market stalls selling Steampunk clothing and accessories. Plus Tangled Dance Company will be performing 'Cogs of Time', a series of Steampunk-inspired dance performances, throughout the day. Mossley Ukulele Band will also be providing musical entertainment. 
Free event

Tuesday 27 October 11am-3pm
Make, Do and Play 
Artist-led children’s craft activity: Make a light up ghost 
£1.40 per child

Thursday 29 October 11am-3pm
Make, Do and Play 
Artist-led children’s craft activity: Draw with Caroline  
£1.40 per child

Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 11am-3pm 
Meet Father Christmas in the Parlour
Our most magical event of the year is back, with Father Christmas meeting and greeting children in our cosy 1920s parlour. Tickets for this popular event go on sale at midday on Monday 26 October via TicketSource and cost £10 per child. Tickets are bookable for time slots throughout the day – please book your tickets here

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