👋 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 ➡️

Are you looking for free, fun activities to boost your museum’s holiday offer for families? Registrations to host our free October half term trail open tomorrow - make sure you’re the first to hear by signing up here (choose the ‘Museums’ list) ➡️

New webinar recording now live: Young people, mental health and museums Explore how to: 👍 Support the mental health of your young visitors, 🤝 Work in partnership with organisations to deliver provision, 💕 Support staff wellbeing. 💻 Get access: kids-in-museums.cademy.io/recording-yo...

🌈 New webinar recording: Engaging children and families with LGBTQ+ content in museums Learn how museums can enable kids and their grown ups to engage with new topics in a safe space - and perhaps, to also see their experiences reflected back. ➡️

With the school holidays in full swing, more visitors will be looking to purchase family tickets. How good is your offer? Check out our free resource to benchmark your family ticket offer against others from the sector ➡️https://kidsinmuseums.org.uk/resources/flexible-family-ticket-guidelines/

If you're looking for a bit of day out inspiration for the summer holidays, check out our pick of what's on at #FamilyFriendlyMuseum Award venues this summer. Almost all the activities featured are free or low cost - perfect for days out on a budget⬇️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2025/07/the-...

🗞️ Interested in the latest news & research on working with children, young people, and families? Our Executive Director Alison Bowyer curates a quarterly digest with the latest research and resources. Join our Museums mailing list for the next edition!

How is your museum supporting the wellbeing of your young visitors? Kids in Museums believes that museums can play a valuable role in supporting young people’s mental health. Explore our free resource, packed with real world examples of programmes and practice ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/resources/yo...

We're delighted to have selected ten free events hosted as part of Heritage Open Days, England's largest festival of history and culture, that give kids and their families the opportunity to play, craft, dance - and much more! ➡️ www.heritageopendays.org.uk/resource/kid...

Want to learn how a simple backpack filled with affordable objects can transform museum visits for families with additional needs? A recording of our webinar with the brilliant Sam Bowen of SEND in Museums, unpacking how to create bespoke sensory backpacks for your museum, is now available 👉

FREE WEBINAR 📢 Want to learn more about how your museum could support young people on their career journeys? Booking is now open for our new September webinar in partner with @gem.org.uk 🤝 Free to attend, booking essential 👉