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Children drawing at a table in Create Space

Create Space

Duration: Times vary
Dates: Thu 2 - Sun 26 Apr 2026

Free, drop-in

Create Space is a flexible, comfortable and imaginative space; a space in which people of all ages can see, think, make and do.

Create Space is filled with activities inspired by our exhibition We Contain Multitudes. in DCA Galleries - pick up our Follow and Find trail to help you explore and then make your own artwork after being inspired by the show. You'll also be able to browse the books in our art library for children and spend some time in the Play Box, a small, safe play space for very wee ones and their grown-ups. 

During the school holidays, Create Space will also be open for Spring Drop-in sessions, where a member of our Learning team will be on hand to assist with your making.

If Create Space is closed when you visit, you can find a selection of activity sheets and materials on our Art Cart which is located in the Information Space. You can check the opening times for Create Space below.

DateOpening times
Wed 1 AprilClosed
Thu 2 April11:00 - 18:00
Fri 3 April15:00 - 18:00
Sat 4 April11:00 - 18:00
Sun 5 April11:00 - 18:00
Mon 6 April13:00 - 18:00
Tue 7 April16:00 - 18:00
Wed 8 April15:00 - 18:00
Thu 9 April13:00 - 18:00
Fri 10 April13:00 - 18:00
Sat 11 April13:00 - 18:00
Sun 12 April13:00 - 18:00
Mon 13 April13:00 - 18:00
Tue 14 April16:00 - 18:00
Wed 15 April13:00 - 18:00
Thu 16 April15:00 - 18:00
DateOpening times
Fri 17 AprilClosed
Sat 18 AprilTouch Screen
Sun 19 April14:00 - 18:00
Mon 20 AprilClosed
Tue 21 April15:00 - 18:00
Wed 22 April15:00 - 18:00
Thu 23 AprilClosed
Fri 24 April15:30 - 18:00
Sat 25 April11:00 - 18:00
Sun 26 April14:00 - 18:00
Mon 27 AprilClosed
Tue 28 AprilClosed
Wed 29 AprilClosed
Thu 30 AprilClosed
Wall of Create Space with Soft Doodle Shapes activity and big red cushions
Photo by Helen Macdonald
Play, chat and read section of Create Space with sofas and shelved of children's books
Photo by Helen Macdonald
Children's drawings on the wall of Create Space as part of Make Art and Rest activity
Photo by Helen Macdonald
Doodle Explorer Challenge Cards in Create Space
Photo by Helen Macdonald
Families at tables in Gallery 1 using art materials to make together

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Your donation, no matter how large or small,  helps us to keep enriching people's lives through art, culture and creativity. 

£5 helps us provide materials for one Family Art Bag, offering creative activities for families in need.
Families at tables in Gallery 1 using art materials to make together
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