🎉 2025 - what a year it's been! Huge thanks to everyone we worked with this year - whether you signed our Manifesto, read one of our free resources, hosted a Takeover Day or paid an undercover judging visit to a Family Friendly Museum Award shortlisted venue. We couldn't have done it without you.

#Museum30 One of our proudest #achievements this year was when Experience Barnsley Museum won the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award. We couldn't have done it without all your support ❤️ @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social

It’s been a pleasure and a privilege to work with so many brilliant sites this year, all of whom are helping to set the standard for high quality family provision in the heritage sector. Want to get involved next year? Check out our key dates for 2026 ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2025/12/get-...

Work in communications, audience development, or leadership in the UK cultural sector? Take part in the Arts Marketing Association’s Together We Act: Sector Survey to share challenges, strategies and what support you need. Complete the survey by 10am on 15 Dec ➡️ www.a-m-a.co.uk/together-we-...

Kickstart your 2026 - our new programme is packed with free and low cost training opportunities to develop new skills and create great museum experiences for children, families and young people 🏛️ Webinars include three free sessions. Find out more ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/t...

TODAY!

It’s our favourite day of the year - kids are taking over museums for #TakeoverDay 🥳 We'll be sharing events from the day on our Instagram stories. Head to @kidsinmuseums to see the day unfold, or get a sneak peek into just some of the events taking place here ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2025/11/kids...

"On Takeover Day, we want children and young people to go beyond passive observation, to instead shadow a museum professional and take on real life museum tasks." Read our deep-dive into the impact of Takeover Day, featured on @artsprofessional.co.uk ➡️

Really looking forward to welcoming @st-marys.bsky.social to the museum on Friday for KIMs #TakeoverDay 2026! Excited to see the ideas their mini-curators will come up with for videogames in museums... 👾🎮 @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social @nvmuk.bsky.social @michellegrant.bsky.social

#TakeoverDay is TOMORROW! Run by Kids in Museums since 2010, Takeover Day has given over 45,000 children and young people a unique careers opportunity - to try out real jobs and hands on tasks in museums, galleries and heritage sites. Explore all events ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/t...

👋 How confident are you in your museum’s welcome for Deaf visitors? 1 in 3 UK adults are Deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus - and for Deaf families, an inclusive welcome makes all the difference. 💷 £25 per place:

#GEM is partnering with The Museums + Heritage Awards on the Learning Programme of the Year Award. The #MandHAwards celebrate the best in the world of museums, galleries and cultural/ heritage visitor attractions. 📅 Enter by 30 January 2026 🔗 Enter: mandhawards.awardsplatform.com?utm_source=G...

From July 2024 to March 2025, we worked with Museum Development South West to support local museums to improve their offer for families. We've got three great new case studies about their experiences, packed with low cost changes that families loved. Read them here: kidsinmuseums.org.uk/resources/

🤝 Want to develop a clear plan for how your museum can begin to consult with local families to create programmes and activities that are deeply connected to your community? There's still places left on our November training webinar! Book here ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/t...

Are you interested in taking on a governance role, gain new skills, and shape the future of the Museum? There's only 1 more week to apply to be a trustee of the Cromwell Museum Trust! Find out more: www.cromwellmuseum.org/about-us/bec... @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social

Have you joined the #HiddenWondersHunt? Take the fun, family friendly trail from @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social & Walker Books this Oct school holiday! Find hidden wonders in the museum. Do a drawing challenge for the chance to win out of this world prizes. 🔎💫 ℹ️: stromnessmuseum.org.uk/whatson/2025...

We, my son, wife and I, enjoyed our Hidden Wonders Hunt at the Horniman Museum, Forest Hill, today 😊🎉🙏🏾 #HiddenWondersHunt @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

Based in #Scotland or #Wales? We’ve got some great free training webinars to help your museum connect better with children and families 👇 Scotland: Creating Family Friendly Museums - 29 October Wales: Working in partnership with ALN families - 1 December kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/t...

New case study now live ✨ Find out how the Museum of Wigan Life found new ways to engage teenagers with their programmes as part of the Family Friendly Museum Programme, run by Kids in Museums and musdevnorth.bsky.social ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/resources/mu...

Stromness Museum are taking part in this cosmic trail from @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social , so head on over for some out-of-this-world fun this school holiday! 🔎💫 kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/m...

We are taking part in The Hidden Wonders Hunt this half term from thev25th to the 1st of November Pick up your free activity sheet from the volunteer. @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social

🎟️ NEW WEBINAR: only a few £5 tickets left! Learn how to consult meaningfully with children and parents to shape better programmes and projects - packed with case studies + practical tips! 📆 Wed 19 Nov | 🕙 10am–12.30pm 🎫 £5–£40 | Recording available

👶 How do babies experience museums? Join the Sussex Baby Lab & Museum of Cardiff teams for a free webinar for #Wales museum staff, exploring simple ways to make your venue more baby friendly. 📆 Mon 20 Oct | 🕙 10am–12pm | Recordings available ➡️ kids-in-museums.cademy.io/babies-in-mu...

Meet the winners of the #FamilyFriendlyMuseum Award 2025! We had a fantastic time at our award ceremony to celebrate the UK museums going the extra mile to create welcoming, accessible and inspiring spaces for families of all shapes and sizes. Read more ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2025/10/expe...

We're still in a celebratory mood after yesterday's double victory at the Kids In Museums awards 🥰 Especially as we were up against some amazing museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social

Lovely day yesterday @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social awards at Young V&A. Abbey House was shortlisted in the small museums category. Had lots of playful fun around too looking at fun interpretation and spaces. #playful #museum #play #creative #culturallearning #culture @leedsmuseums.bsky.social

Congratulations to all of the shortlisted museums and the winners of the @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social Family Friendly Museums Awards 2025 🥳 Inspiring examples of how to make your museums more accessible to children, young people and their families 🎉 #KidsInMuseums #AccessibleMuseums

News | Experience Barnsley wins #FamilyFriendlyMuseum Award 2025 – Black Cultural Archives also recognised for its social justice work with young people Kids in Museums

Is your museum staying ahead of the curve on accessibility? 👁️ Visual stories are a simple but powerful accessibility tool used by a variety of museum visitors. Join us on Tuesday 14 October for a practical online session to learn how to create your own ➡️ kids-in-museums.cademy.io/how-to-creat...

🏛️ Thinking of participating in Takeover Day? Book a free spot on our Afternoon Cuppa session today at 2pm to find out more about the benefits of getting involved - recordings are also available for anyone unable to attend live. Don't forget a cuppa ☕ kids-in-museums.cademy.io/creating-inc...

Could you be the next Chair of Trustees at Kids in Museums? DEADLINE TO APPLY: Tues 30 September, 5pm It's your last chance to apply to be the Chair of Trustees at Kids in Museums - a small but mighty charity working with museums across the UK. Find out more kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/v...

💡 Could a visit to your museum inspire a young person to pursue their own heritage career? If you're interested in simple, effective ways to build young people's confidence, skills and career pathways, join our free webinar on 30 September 🤝

Working at a museum in #Scotland and interested in low and no cost ways develop your family friendly provision? Book a place on our free webinar in partnership with @museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk ⬇️ Wednesday 29 October, 10.30am - 11.30am ➡️ kids-in-museums.cademy.io/creating-fam...

Become the next Chair of Kids in Museums: deadline to apply Tuesday 30 September ⏰ If you're passionate about children's access to heritage and culture and have a deep understanding of the UK museum sector, we'd love to hear from you. Find out more & apply ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/v...

We’re excited to share that the UK’s biggest #FamilyArts & culture conference is back in 2026! A brilliant chance to connect, learn & be inspired. 📅 12 Feb | 📍 Newcastle 🎟️ Early Bird tickets now open (with discounts for freelancers & small orgs). 👉 familyarts.co.uk/family-arts-conference-2026

Take the next step in your leadership journey: Become the next chair of Kids in Museums 💡 Provide strategic leadership to a small charity with a big impact 🏛️ Champion access to museums for families & young people Free info session: Thu 18 Sept, 1–2pm 👉 kids-in-museums.cademy.io/kids-in-muse...

We're looking for a new Chair of Trustees! This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about access to culture and looking to take the next step in their leadership journey. Find out more at our info session on 18 Sept, 1pm – 2pm: kids-in-museums.cademy.io/kids-in-muse...

New Training Season from @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social! 📖💡Webinars are available on engaging families for relevant programming and welcoming Deaf children, young people, and families. Led by top experts and diverse organisations #museum #education #training

Free webinar for museum teams in Wales ⬇️ Learn more about how babies experience museums to help you to develop, or improve provision for this audience and their parents/carers 👶 Free but booking essential ➡️ kids-in-museums.cademy.io/babies-in-mu...

New case study now live ✨ Learn how the reorganisation of a foyer space & the introduction of a 'Creative Corner' helped Grundy Art Gallery to develop their provision for family audiences, part of the Family Friendly Museum Programme w @musdevnorth.bsky.social kidsinmuseums.org.uk/resources/gr...

Creating a good visual story for your museum can pay dividends, both for pre-visit reassurance and on site navigation. We’re really excited to welcome SEND in Museums Consultant Sam Bowen back for a second session of this previously sold out training➡️ kids-in-museums.cademy.io/how-to-creat...

Are you passionate about children's access to heritage & culture? Do you want to play a key role in shaping national conversations and driving change? Kids in Museums is looking for a new Chair to lead us through the next stage of our development. Find out more kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/v...

Founded in 2003, Kids in Museums has grown into an influential national charity that supports significant change in museums through powerful national programmes. Could you lead us on the stage next of our journey? Deadline to apply: 30 September Learn more: kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/v...

Looking for free and low cost training opportunities with Kids in Museums? Our autumn training programme is now live 🍂 Sessions cover: 👁️Creating museum visual stories 🤝 Meaningful consultation with families 👌 Deaf Awareness Training Tickets from £5 - £40. kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/t... ️

Vanessa Eke will step down as Chair of Kids in Museums in December 2025 after three and a half successful years in the role. We are enormously grateful for the commitment, leadership and support she has shown to the charity since 2022. Read the full statement ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2025/09/kids...

September is a great time to draw breath after a busy summer holiday. The Kids in Museums website has over 100 completely free resources, covering topics including: 🖼️ Creating family friendly exhibitions 👶 Welcoming babies to museums 🤝 How to host a Takeover Day

⏳ The countdown to Takeover Day is on! In under 3 months, museums across the UK will hand over the keys to young people, part of our national day giving young people an insight into what museums have to offer. Want to get involved? Join our free webinar

📩 On the hunt for some professional inspiration? Sign up to the Kids in Museums newsletter for: 🆓 Free and low-cost training opportunities 🔍 Free museum trails 📰 Sector news and reports 💭 Free resources and case studies

It’s #GCSE results day 🎓 For lots of young people, today shapes some big next steps - including future careers. Want to open up more routes into a career in museums and heritage? Join our free September webinar with @gem.org.uk ➡️

📜 Have you heard of the Kids in Museums Manifesto - and do you know how it could help make your museum great for families? 💡 Co-created with families, the six simple guidelines can help make your museum museum great for kids. Sign up here ➡️