Join us for Little Stars, a relaxed morning at the Whipple Museum. We’ll have picture books, drawing materials, and sensory play resources. We’d also love to hear what you’d like to see in future activities for little ones at the museum.

There’s no need to book, just drop-in. All welcome, especially suitable for families with babies and young children. 

Meet in the Learning Gallery.

Join us for Little Stars, a relaxed morning at the Whipple Museum. We’ll have picture books, drawing materials, and sensory play resources. We’d also love to hear what you’d like to see in future activities for little ones at the museum.

There’s no need to book, just drop-in. All welcome, especially suitable for families with babies and young children. 

You’re welcome to leave buggies at the back entrance of the museum , or use the lift there to bring them into the galleries.

Meet in the Learning Gallery.

These monthly walks are for pre-school age children to spend time outdoors engaging with the Garden, plants and wildlife through seasonal activities. Each session will include a Garden walk, activity and a story.

This session takes place entirely outside in the Garden so please dress accordingly.

Free child tickets for this event must be booked online. Adults do not need to book to accompany however please note that adults will be required to pay for Garden entry on arrival.

Children must be accompanied at all times.

Explore winter wildlife with stories and crafts at the Museum of Zoology. Suitable for ages 2-5.

Travel around the world in the Museum to find out how animals cope with the cold. Then settle down for some cosy stories and make your own hibernating bear to take home with you.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. There are two sessions, one at 10.30am and another at 11.30am. Both are the same. 

Discover the amazing world of birds with stories and play at the Museum of Zoology.

Discover the amazing world of birds with stories and play. Handle real feathers, find the beautiful birds on display in the Museum, find out how some birds cope with the cold of winter, and make an owl mask to take home with you.

This event is suitable for ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Only children need tickets. Adults with children under 1 do not need a ticket to attend.

Roar like a dinosaur discover fabulous fossils in the Museum of Zoology. Listen to stories of dinosaurs, find out about fossil footprints, and feel a real mammoth tooth.

This event is suitable for ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Only children need tickets. Adults with children under 1 do not need a ticket to attend.

There are two sessions. One at 10.30 to 11.15 and another at 11.30 to 12.15. Both sessions are the same. 

Join us for Little Stars, a relaxed morning at the Whipple Museum. We’ll have picture books, drawing materials, and sensory play resources. We’d also love to hear what you’d like to see in future activities for little ones at the museum.

There’s no need to book, just drop-in. All welcome, especially suitable for families with babies and young children. 

Join us for Little Stars, a relaxed morning at the Whipple Museum. We’ll have picture books, drawing materials, and sensory play resources. We’d also love to hear what you’d like to see in future activities for little ones at the museum.

There’s no need to book, just drop-in. All welcome, especially suitable for families with babies and young children. 

This August, come join our new polar story hour, a chance to listen to a selection of stories from the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Before Kat started at the Polar Museum, she was a primary school teacher, and she loves finding the chance to read her favourite polar books aloud. We'll also have a special object handling activity at the end to help bring the stories to life!

This August, come join our new polar story hour, a chance to listen to a selection of stories from the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Before Kat started at the Polar Museum, she was a primary school teacher, and she loves finding the chance to read her favourite polar books aloud. We'll also have a special object handling activity at the end to help bring the stories to life!

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