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FOR AGES 1 YEARS TO 18 YEARS
At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
With the easing of lockdown, many cultural centres are planning on reopening their doors in August.
This list rounds up the expected opening dates of museums with a family focus. Please note that dates are subject to change, especially in light of local lockdowns. Note also that UK law has changed to make wearing of masks inside museums and other cultural spaces compulsory, from 8 August.
We will update this list as we receive further information. Please contact [email protected] with any additions or changes.
Imperial War Museum Duxfod
Imperial War Museum Duxford (Cambridgeshire)
Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse (Norfolk)
Time & Tide (Great Yarmouth)
Sandringham House (Norfolk)
Fitzwilliam Museum (Cambridge)
Kettle’s Yard (Cambridge)
Museum of London Docklands
Brooklands Museum (Surrey)
Florence Nightingale Museum (London)
Guildhall Art Gallery (London)
Imperial War Museum (London)
Osborne House (Isle of Wight)
Ranger’s House (London)
View From The Shard (London) Find out more
Wellington Arch (London)
Royal Observatory (London) Find out more
The Serpentine Galleries (London)
Fashion & Textile Museum (London)
Natural History Museum (London) Find out more
Headstone Manor (London)
Museum of London Find out more
Museum of London Docklands Find out more
Turner’s House (London)
V&A (London) Find out more
Ashmolean Museum (Oxford)
Brunel Museum (London)
Queen’s House (London) Find out more
Freud Museum (London)
Science Museum (London) Find out more
London Transport Museum’s Acton Depot Find out more
Handel & Hendrix Museum (London)
Black Country Living Museum (Dudley)
Shakespeare’s Birthplace (Stratford-upon-Avon)
MAD Museum (Stratford)
Nottingham Contemporary
Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
National Space Centre (Leicester)
Bowes Museum (Barnard Castle)
The Hepworth (Wakefield)
Imperial War Museum North (Manchester)
Life Science Centre (Newcastle)
York Castle Museum (York)
National Railway Museum (York)
National Coalmining Museum (Wakefield)
Eureka! National Children’s Museum (Halifax)
Museum of Science and Industry (Manchester)
National Museum of Flight (East Lothian)
National Museum of Rural Life (East Kilbride)
Kelvington Art Gallery (Glasgow)
National Museum of Scotland (Edinburgh)
V&A Dundee
Riverside Museum (Glasgow)
St Fagan’s National Museum of History (Cardiff)
National Slate Museum (Gwynedd)
National Museum Cardiff
National Waterfront Museum (Swansea)
Titanic Belfast
<p>With a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and a Master's in Residency specializing in Biomolecular Sciences and roots in the Midlands, Matt has developed a passion for writing about London. As a former editor and prolific contributor to Londonist.com, he has authored several books exploring the city's hidden gems. In addition to his work, Matt enjoys spending time with his two preschool-aged children.</p>
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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
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