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5 family events you can get to using the Metro this February half term

Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens: Leonardo Da Vinci: A life in drawing
Closest Metro Station: Sunderland
Time & Date: Friday 1 February - Monday 6 May 2019
Cost: Admission fee
Families have the opportunity this February half term to see Leonardo Da Vinci's world famous sketches.
The exhibition, which is part of a national tour to mark the 500th anniversary of Leonardo Da Vinci's death, features 12 sketches from the Italian Master which depicts his broad range of interests, from botany to cartography and science to the human form.
Inspired by the exhibition, there will also be a range of associated workshops, courses, guided tours and family activities taking place throughout the duration of the exhibition.
To find out more visit, www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk/leonardo-da-vinci-life-drawing
Seven Stories: ELMER and Friends: The Colourful World of David McKee
Closest Metro Station: Manors
Time & Date: Friday 8 February - February 2020
Cost: Admission fee
Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children's Books, is celebrating 30 years of Elmer the Patchwork Elephant with their exhibition of David McKee's iconic artwork.
Alongside artwork families can also see manuscripts from the world famous Elmer series, some of which will be on display for the first time, the exhibition will also showcase artwork from David McKee's other popular stories, including Not Now, Bernard.
This February half term, Seven Stories, have teamed up with Metro to offer free child entry with the purchase of an adult ticket. To claim this offer simply show a valid Metro ticket or Pop card for that day of travel at reception.
To find out more visit, www.sevenstories.org.uk
BALTIC: February Family Day
Closest Metro Station: Gateshead
Time & Date: Wednesday 20 February
Cost: Free
The Baltic is a great place for children to discover their artistic flair this school holiday at the art gallery's February Family Day jam packed full of fun activities for children aged four - 13 years-old.
Families can fully immerse themselves in Heather Phillipson's playful exhibition, The Age of Love, which will be transformed for them to enjoy a UV dancer and a DJ.
Free tea, coffee and squash will be available plus a picnic area for those families that want to bring their own packed lunch. BALTIC Kitchen will also have a special Family Day offer.
To find out more visit, www.baltic.art/whats-on/family-day
The Word, National Centre for the Written Word: February half term programme of events
Closest Metro Station: South Shields
Time & Date: Friday 18 - 23 February 2019
Cost: Various
The Word in South Shields is the perfect place to visit if you love reading and being creative.
Home to 70,000 books visitors can enjoy a range of experiences, activities and facilities such as a digital media wall and FabLab to an immersive storytelling experience and interactive touch-tables.
This half term families can get involved in a variety of events including arts and crafts, a LEGO drop-in, chess and recycle-art. Children with a passion for science are invited to attend The Word's popular Big Bang science party. while young spy and mystery enthusiasts can enjoy Spies, Secrets and Stories in The Word's immersive Story World as well as delve into the world of covert communications in the free Cracked! Secret Codes and communication exhibition.
To find out more visit, www.theworduk.org/february-half-term/
Blue Reef Aquarium: Sense-ational Tours
Closest Metro Station: Cullercoats
Time & Date: Saturday 16-24 February 2019
Admission fee
Blue Reef Aquarium in Tynemouth is a great family day out and ideal for rainy days.
Throughout February half term the Blue Reef is hosting tours to guide families around the aquarium, with their senses. Discover what starfish feel like, if animals can hear underwater how they can see in dark waters and if sixth senses are real.
As well as Sense-ational Tours children can see the resident seals being trained and visit the animal hospital, where injured wild seals are rehabilitated and nursed back to health.
Blue Reef Aquarium have teamed up with Metro this February half term to offer families £2 of the full admission price per person. To claim this offer simply show a valid Metro ticket or Pop card for that day of travel at reception.
To find out more visit, www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk/tynemouth/