Join us at your local museum this October Half-Term for family fun and super space kids activities.
Discover our Hidden Wonders Trail around the House, join our drop-in creepy craft activities and share some Autumn time out with friends and family.
Children aged 4+ and their families are invited to experience the joy of discovery at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House this October half term. The Hidden Wonders Hunt is a free spotter trail from Kids in Museums and Walker Books, celebrating the release of The Search for our Cosmic Neighbours, a new book from bestselling author-illustrator Chloe Savage.
Discover hidden wonders around the museum and take on a special drawing challenge. Complete the activity sheet to receive your Hidden Wonders Hunt sticker!
Share your drawing on Instagram or BlueSky with the hashtag #HiddenWondersHunt and tag @kidsinmuseums for a chance to win out of this world prizes, including a Double National Art Pass Plus Kids and a signed Hidden Wonders book bundle.
Find out more on the Kids in Museums website:
https://kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/museum-trails/the-hidden-wonders-hunt
PLUS we have our Cranford the Cat family trail and Victorian dressing-up in Manchester’s very own literary House.
Under 16s go free with a paying adult (£8.50 valid for a year so adults only pay once for 12 months!)
No charge for craft activities. All activities are drop-in between 11am until 3pm.
Booking in advance is advised as it helps us make sure you have the best time possible – and speeds up the entry process.
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Visitor information
Address
84 Plymouth Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M13 9LW
0161 273 2215
Opening times
Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 11am-4.30pm (last entry 3pm)
