Power up your imagination at People’s History Museum and create your very own 3D robot from a simple sheet of paper.
Inspired by the museum’s Deceptioncon robot costume, children can choose from two robot designs, then colour, decorate and build their new robo-friend using easy step-by-step instructions.
🤖 Suitable for ages 5–12
🎨 All materials provided
👨👩👧 Free drop-in family activity
Take your robot home or add it to the museum’s imaginary picket line.
📅 Date: 18th July – 30th September 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm daily
📍 Location: People’s History Museum, Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3ER
💷 Price: Free
Book now: BUILD-A-BOT - People's History Museum: The national museum of democracy