Branch Out - Garden Museum

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Free activities at the Garden Museum

Branch Out is the Garden Museum’s programme of free events and activities exploring gardening, art, floristry, plant science, history, design and more! Join us for talks, tours, workshops and performances in our historic nave.

From seed swaps with our gardening team, to curator-guided tours of our garden history collection, and nature-inspired art and craft workshops, try something new through our free Branch Out activities.

Please note attending Branch Out does not include entry to the Garden Museum galleries.

All are welcome at Branch Out, but please see our FAQs below for information to plan your visit.

Frequently asked questions

Can I sign up for a Branch Out session beforehand?

No, unless it is a ticketed Branch Out session. You can only sign up on the day in person, with the sign-up sheet available one hour before the session starts.

Can groups attend Branch Out sessions?

Branch Out is made to be spontaneous and open to all. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate groups of more than 5 people. If you are a group thinking of attending a Branch Out session, please contact info@gardenmuseum.org.uk at least 2 weeks in advance.

How many spaces are available for each session?

Each session has a different capacity. We aim to be able to accommodate at least 12 people per session. We cannot guarantee participation.

Can children attend?

Each Branch Out session is set to a different age group. Please check the event page for appropriate age ranges. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

How long does each session last?

Branch Out sessions will have running times on each event page, however, the nature of each session varies meaning:

Drop-in sessions are designed to be drop in and drop out, with participants joining in for around 30 mins. Please be considerate of other participants or people waiting to join in.

Sessions with a sign-up sheet usually last one to two hours.

Ticketed Branch Out sessions will state the length of time in the event details.