Draw a Line in the Sand: Summer family activities

Kick up a sandstorm this summer holiday with our FREE family-friendly creative activities! 🌞🌵

Summer is here and the heat is on! From sand dunes to desertscapes, dive into Tate's collection and explore the incredible wildlife and vegetation thriving in these arid ecosystems. Don’t bury your head in the sand this summer—ignite your imagination with desert-inspired creations! 🤩

🥳 Be inspired by amazing artworks in Tate’s collection, including:

• Vita Celmins's Desert
• Lee Miller's Untitled (Bleached Snail Shells), Western Desert, Egypt
• Sir Sidney Nolan's Inland Australia
• Emily Kam Kngwarray's Untitled (Alhalker)
• David Shrigley's Carrots

Our Learning Space is open every day for visiting families, providing a relaxing area to create with art games, colouring-in, books, toys, and more! 🎨📚

Share your artistic adventures with us on social media using @tateliverpool and #TLfamilies! 📸

Accessibility:

• Tate Liverpool is temporarily located at RIBA North, Mann Island, just 425m along Liverpool’s iconic waterfront.
• Step-free access is available at the main entrance and there’s a lift to the first-floor gallery.
• Toilets are located on the first floor, with the nearest Changing Places toilet at the Museum of Liverpool.
• Ear defenders can be borrowed from the front desk. Additional seating is available—just ask a staff member for assistance.
• For planning your visit, check our visual story for photographs and information on what to expect.

For more information before your visit, feel free to email visiting.liverpool@tate.org.uk.