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From camouflage and military animals to military hats and cap badges, each day offers a new theme inspired by objects and stories from the Museum collection. Families can take part in a themed craft during the morning session, explore objects connected to the day’s theme and complete a simple tick and find trail around the Museum. Object handling and the tick and find trail are available during both morning and afternoon sessions, while crafts are available during the morning session only. All activities are included with standard museum admission. October Themes & Activities Discover what’s happening throughout the October school holidays, with four themed activity days exploring different aspects of military history. Each day features a themed craft alongside object handling sessions inspired by objects and stories from the Museum collection. 13th October – Camouflage Morning Craft: Camouflage Collage Work together to create a large camouflage collage inspired by the patterns and colours used by soldiers to blend into their surroundings. Object Handling See and handle camouflage clothing, equipment and examples of different camouflage patterns. 15th October – Animals Morning Craft: Paper Plate Animals Create your own animal using a paper plate, inspired by the animals, mascots and imagery found throughout military history. Object Handling Discover objects and stories connected to regimental mascots, military animals and the role animals have played alongside soldiers. 20th

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