Make a stained-glass butterfly or a butterfly ring, or have a go at creating your own dragonfly or bee with activities presented by the York Museums Trust.

If you live near York, why not visit the Museum Gardens and see what real insects you can spot?

What you will need:

Card, tissue paper and glue

Or paper and pipe cleaners

Or pipe cleaners, paper/tissue and beads

Scissors

Discover Butterflies pdf (PDF , 494kb)

Health and Safety:

  • Young children should be supervised when using scissors
  • Small parts could be a choking hazard

Image credit: Photo by Alfred Schrock on Unsplash

York Museums Trust

Supported by Arts Council England and City of York Council, York Museums Trust is responsible for York Art Gallery, York Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum and Gardens and York St Mary’s.

 

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