Families - Ikon

Ikon is a family-friendly gallery offering a range of free activities aimed at families and young visitors. The gallery houses a café, shop, baby changing facilities and a lift to all floors.

ART EXPLORER

Ikon’s Art Explorer Guide, made for each exhibition, contain short creative activities for families. Pick up a free copy at the gallery or download below and print at home.

ART EXPLORER

FAMILY SATURDAYS

Creative family events take place on the first Saturday of each month, inspired by Ikon’s exhibitions. Please see listings below for details or visit our What’s On page.

WHAT'S ON

ACTIVITY PACKS

Ikon’s activity packs (Key Stages 1-3) are free to download. For the current pack we ask you to answer some very short questions. Activity packs for past exhibitions also available.

FREE DIGITAL GUIDE

Enhance your experience of Ikon with our free digital guide on the Bloomberg Connects app. Follow Ikon’s current exhibition on a creative walk through the galleries.

DIGITAL GUIDE

FAMILY EVENTS

Book Launch/Events 19.08.2026 / 11.00am–12.30pm

Curious Minds: Exploring Art and Science

Join acclaimed art historian, author and curator Ruth Millington for the launch of her latest children’s book, The Science of Art, that explores the fascinating ways that art and science connect.

Events/Family 25.08.2026–27.08.2026

Family Play with Clay Day

Step into Ikon’s Ceramics Studio, located within the Break the Mould exhibition and enjoy a hands-on making session together. Experiment with clay and contribute your own unique creation to a temporary display in the exhibition.

Events/Family 05.09.2026 / 11.00am–3.00pm

Family Saturday

With Ikon Youth Programme (IYP)

Family Saturday takes place on the first Saturday of every month. Join us for a hands-on workshop inspired by the current exhibitions.