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

Events/Family 03.05.2025 / 11.00am–3.00pm

Family Saturday

with Daya Bhatti

Artist Daya Bhatti leads a creative session for all ages exploring pattern and geometric art, using collage and mixed media techniques, inspired by Ikon’s current exhibition by Mahtab Hussain.