Join us for Make Play, a sensory creative space for children aged between 6 months and 5 years to explore with their parent and/or carer.
Make Play supports early years development through open-ended, hands-on sensory experiences. Children are invited to explore at their own pace, following their curiosity through materials that encourage discovery, problem-solving and experimentation. Playful activities support key areas of development including coordination, communication, confidence and imagination, while carers are encouraged to slow down and share in the experience.
This week: Install Theme
Mark-Making
Create drawings inspired by our Studio mural before it’s repainted for the next exhibitions.
Exhibition Design
Curate your own mini exhibition! Paint, arrange and hang your artworks, experimenting with how a gallery space comes together.
Building Site
Build your own gallery using foam blocks and materials. Stack, balance, knock down and rebuild, just like our tech team upstairs.
Soft Play: Packing Station
Wrap, cover and pack objects using soft materials. Discover how artworks are prepared for transport.
Loose Parts Play
Step into a light and shadow space and explore how shapes change using a mix of loose materials.
Each session offers a changing selection of materials and themes, designed to spark interest and support different ways of learning through play. Make Play is a welcoming space for families in Oxford looking for relaxed, creative activities for babies and toddlers.
Ticketing Information
We’re offering these tickets on a pay-what-you-can basis (£4.50 / £6.50 / £8.50), with higher-price options helping to support Modern Art Oxford as a charity and keep events like this accessible to more people. Booking is essential.
Booking is essential, and one ticket admits one child and one parent/carer. To help us manage capacity and ensure a safe, enjoyable experience for everyone, one adult attending with more than one child will need to book a ticket for each child.
We offer a range of facilities to ensure we are accessible to visitors. Please click here to find out more about visiting Modern Art Oxford. If you have any questions about your visit, please get in touch at info@modernartoxforg.org.uk