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Family Fun
Fun for the whole family
As well as your Museum visit, look at what else we can offer to make your day extra special!
Explore inside the Museum
Children's Audio Guide
Listen and learn about twenty of our most famous objects. Fully refundable £5 deposit
Family Back Packs
Enhance your visit to the Museum by following the trail and completing the tasks. Fully refundable £5 deposit
Interactive Displays
Try handling objects, design your own plate, dress up as a character within a painting and much more. Free
Toddle Trail
A free trail designed for parents and toddlers visiting the Museum. Look for objects in the Museum, learn some interesting facts and see if you can answer the questions.
Explore outside the Museum
Bags of Fun
Enjoy hours of fun playing with bats, balls, bean bags and much more. Fully refundable £5 deposit
Orienteering Trail and Nature Trail
Explore the spectacular grounds of the Museum by following the trail. Free
Picnic Area and Play Park
Enjoy your sandwiches in the fantastic picnic area. Free
Storytelling Area
Let your imagination run wild in the storytelling chair. Free
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