Art & Design Activities

Design and make your own set of signal flags, then fly them proudly from your window or room. What message will you send? 

Isambard Kingdom Brunel was a great admirer of William Shakespeare. Take inspiration from his love of drama and create your own bold, expressive artwork.

Sophia Hawes was a talented portrait artist. Try drawing your own portrait of a friend, family member, or even yourself.

Brunel sketched a horse when he was just six years old. What will you create? Let your imagination run wild and start your own artistic journey.

Decorated seashells were a popular Victorian keepsake. Design your own with patterns, pictures, or messages inspired by the sea.

Imagine you’re planning a showstopping desert for a Victorian passenger in the first-class dining room. Will it be elegant, extravagant, or both? 

A Wardian case helped protect plants on long voyages. You can see examples of them aboard our Ship. What would you take with you on board? Choose and design your own. 

Tell a story through layers and imagination by creating a tiny, pocket-sized scene to peer into using our paper peepshow template. 

If you had your own museum, what would it say about you? Curate your own collection of objects, stories, and ideas.