For Kids

Expect facepainting, friendship bracelets, peace doves and more on this special day to commemorate some of the key themes of the GirlGuides. Find the Peace Babies (better known as Jelly Babies) around the museum and add your wish to the Peace Tree. Explore our Celebrating GirlGuiding in D&G exhibition and make peace and friendship themed crafts. Free, no need to book, drop in anytime, suitable for all ages. There will be members of GirlGuiding D&G and a gazebo outside the museum on this day so you can learn more about the organisation and how to get involved.

Make your own badge, decorate your own bunting, design a flag and make a banner on this special day of crafts. There are lots of super badges, banners and flags on display in our Celebrating Girlguiding in D&G exhibition –take inspiration from them and then create your own! Free, no need to book, drop in anytime, suitable for all ages.

Explore Scotland’s myths and legends on this special day of folklore themed activities and crafts. Dumfries Museum is full of amazing creatures including dragons, unicorns, Green Men and mermaids. Visit to find out more and get creative making your own magical beings. This event has been organised as part of our Celebrating Girl Guiding exhibition as the theme for this summer’s Girl Guide Out and About badge is ‘Once Upon a Scotland: explore Scotland’s myths and legends!’ Free, no need to book, drop in anytime, suitable for all ages.

Dress up as a pirate, step inside a pirate ship, follow a treasure map to complete a treasure hunt and have fun with pirate themed crafts on Pirate Day! What to expect? Make your own treasure chest, decorate your own sword, make a wooden pirate ship and more.