Hereford Museum and Art Gallery returned to full opening hours on Friday, July 27th, following three months of roof repair works. Thanks to support from Hereford Beekeepers Association, the museum also welcomes back the busy bees that call the museum home, with the reinstallation of the live hive. The beehive remains one of the most popular exhibits; contained within a glass case, it is a rare insight into the inner-workings of a hive. During the hot weather, visitors may be treated to a view of the young bees fanning the entrance of their new home to keep the temperature down and circulate fresh air throughout the hive. Inspired children can also dress up as a bee or beekeeper to role play everything they have seen in action!

The museum, which is housed in a spectacular Victorian gothic building on Broad Street in Hereford City, has lots of summer activities planned to keep everyone entertained over the school holidays. Following inspiration from the Threads of Time installation of fashion and wearable art curated by Rose Tinted Rags, families are welcome to drop in to the following free sessions:

• Totally Temari (Wednesday, August 8th, 11am-3pm): try your hand at the ancient Japanese craft by making your own temari hand ball

• Fantastic Fabric Fun (Wednesday, August 15th, 11am-3pm): for anyone who enjoys creating and making with fabric

• Fantastic Fabric Fun (Wednesday, August 22nd, 11am-3pm): More upcycled fabric fun for all the family

Hereford Museum and Art Gallery is open Tuesday-Friday (10am-4pm) and Saturday (10am-12.30pm). Visitors can keep up to date with museum events through Facebook @herefordmuseums