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Decoding pictures

Family tour

Have fun asking questions about paintings and seeking out answers as our Gallery Educators guide you to independently explore the Gallery
Date
  • Tuesday, 27 May 2025
  • Wednesday, 28 May 2025
  • Thursday, 29 May 2025
Time
Session times
  • 10.30 - 11 am
  • 12 - 12.30 pm
  • 1.30 - 2 pm
Audience
Families, for all ages

About

How do we look at pictures, and what can a painting really tell us?   

Inspired by our Siena exhibition and the activities in the Roden Centre for Creative Learning over the holiday week, our friendly educator team will take you on a journey into the gallery.

Learn fun tips and tricks to unlock secrets hidden in plain sight, even if you’re seeing a painting for the first time. Discover how to decode pictures by looking, questioning, and discussing together in this interactive session. 

Our Gallery Educators are asked intriguing questions by curious children every day. Seek out answers to some of our Educators' questions and feel curious to ask some of your own.  

Take away simple, playful techniques to support enjoyable, confident visits to art galleries as a family. 

Image: Credit Ellie Kurtzz
Tours

Decoding pictures

Family tour

Have fun asking questions about paintings and seeking out answers as our Gallery Educators guide you to independently explore the Gallery
Date
  • Tuesday, 27 May 2025
  • Wednesday, 28 May 2025
  • Thursday, 29 May 2025
Time
Session times
  • 10.30 - 11 am
  • 12 - 12.30 pm
  • 1.30 - 2 pm
Audience
Families, for all ages

Free

Please sign up for a tour at the Welcome Space in the Roden Centre for Creative Learning and receive a wristband to join.

Wristbands are given on a first come, first served basis.