Anchors aweigh for ocean adventure at a Night At Your Museum

The night of ocean adventure takes place on Friday 26 May, with wave after wave of fun, creative activities to keep the whole family engaged and entertained.

Ocho, a giant inflatable octopus, emerges from the dark depths for a special guest appearance at a Night At Your Museum.

Visitors can dive into creativity by making coral out of recycled materials to help build a neon-lit reef, while the Marine Conservation Society offers the opportunity to make a model dolphin and colour crustaceans. 

Scientists from the University of Warwick can help visitors make a submarine and learn how science makes a sub submerge and rise to the surface, while a pirate tells tales of his perilous adventures on the high seas through poetry recitals.

A photo booth gives visitors the chance to transform into a pirate or mermaid, with face-painting inspired by the seven seas also on offer.

Under-fives can enjoy sensory play sessions complete with bubble tubes, while bubble machines and music from the Rugby Phoenix Ukulele Band promise to add to the oceanic atmosphere on the night.

Tickets for A Night At Your Museum cost £4 (under-twos free), with timed entry to the event at 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm.

To book online, visit www.ragm.co.uk/nightatyourmuseum

Sally Godden, manager of Rugby Art Gallery and Museum, said: "We're looking forward to welcoming visitors for a night of ocean adventure and have activities on offer for all ages.

"A Night At Your Museum's always one of our most popular events, so it's best to book tickets early to avoid missing out."

Tickets for A Night At Your Museum can also be booked by calling Rugby Visitor Centre on (01788) 533217.

For more information about events and exhibitions at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum, visit www.ragm.co.uk