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Kids in Museums
@kidsinmuseums
We work with museums, heritage sites and cultural organisations to help them welcome and include children, young people and families.
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Oh my goodness. I fell asleep before this was announced and just woke up and check my phone. Thank you so much this is incredible. Congratulations to all our fellow nominees. My team is the absolute best and I couldn’t be prouder of them #MandHAwards2023
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Congratulations to the winners of the new Sector Support Award, @kidsinmuseums! #MandHAwards2023
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It was lovely to welcome Lauren Learns History to the museum and to have an excuse to show off all the amazing things we have on offer for visitors of all ages. Check out the video at the link below.
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.@Lauren_Grierson headed to explore @NESMUSEUM, winner of our #FamilyFriendlyMuseum Award 2022. Find out why it's so great for families! 🎥 Watch the full film on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=HBVdWl
Presenter Lauren and museum staff member Helen grin as they climb a climbing wall at the National Emergency Services Museum dressed as rescue workers. Text reads The Power of Play, Family Friendly Museums at the National Emergency Services Museum.
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Early bird ticket sales for #AIMConference2023 close at 5pm TODAY so get your order placed now 👇
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📢 Early bird conference tickets extended 🎉 To ensure you don't miss out as we head into a busy bank holiday period, we've extended our conference early bird offer until 5pm on Tuesday 9 May. Get your tickets: pulse.ly/8u5hjus5lw
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Catch up with the Kids in Museums Youth Panel podcast, Life at the Museum. They speak to four museums about bridging the gap between young people & old institutions, covering everything from career tips to climate activism! Listen to all episodes now 👇
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Our #KidsInMuseums Guides celebrate the best museums in the UK for children - as judged by families in our #FamilyFriendlyMuseum Award. They have been viewed over 115,000 times on our website. Our latest guide is on the #EastOfEngland 👇
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🟡 Best Museums in the East of England for Kids 🟡 Our latest #KidsInMuseums Guide celebrates the best museums across the East of England for kids – as judged by families in our #FamilyFriendlyMuseum Award: bit.ly/3LCNOSx 📸 @SedgwickMuseum by Alice the Camera
A family stands in front of a dinosaur skeleton in the Sedgwick Museum. Traditional wooden museum cabinets are down either side of the room.
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We were delighted to be shortlisted in 2021 and continue to improve and extend our family friendly offer. Very pleased to be included in this fabulous #KidsInMuseums guide to the best museums for kids in the East of England
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🟡 Best Museums in the East of England for Kids 🟡 Our latest #KidsInMuseums Guide celebrates the best museums across the East of England for kids – as judged by families in our #FamilyFriendlyMuseum Award: bit.ly/3LCNOSx 📸 @SedgwickMuseum by Alice the Camera
A family stands in front of a dinosaur skeleton in the Sedgwick Museum. Traditional wooden museum cabinets are down either side of the room.
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In this upcoming webinar, we will look at the most effective ways you can present your organisation as a family friendly venue and promote your work to families. Join us on 20 June or book a recording: bit.ly/423pwIE
Text reads Kids in Museums, Marketing to Families, Tuesday 20 June, 10am-12.30pm. On the right is an image of a family engaging with craft materials at a museum.
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We are really disappointed to have to make this decision and apologise for any inconvenience caused. The event will now take place on Friday 6 October 2023 and booking for the rescheduled event will reopen in July. 2/3
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Together with our Youth Panel, we have made the decision to postpone The Future is Now: #MuseumYouth Summit, which was due to take place on Friday 12 May. This is due to the train strikes taking place on the same day. 1/3
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Just over two weeks until The Future is Now: #MuseumYouth Summit, led by our Youth Panel! Aged 16-25? Join us @thinktankmuseum on 12 May to have your say on the future of the heritage sector. Book your free place: bit.ly/MuseumYouthSum 🚄Travel bursaries available!
An illustrated graphic reading The Future Is Now Museum Youth Summit. Thinktank | 12 May | 11am-4pm. A rosette in the top corner reads Free! Three illustrations under the text show a woman sitting as a desk working on a computer, a man speaking into a microphone with a speech bubble above him, a woman taking a picture of a painting and a woman in a wheelchair painting. Three logos are at the bottom of the page for Kids in Museums, Arts Council England and Benefact Group.
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Head to Lyneham, Wiltshire for a quiz, bear hunt and craft activities in our galleries!
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Have a jolly good time in our galleries over the next couple of weeks with Coronation-themed activities! From a Royal Bear Hunt to a Coronation Quiz, we're sure there's something for everyone to enjoy! Find out more 👉 rememuseum.org.uk/Event/kings-co
Photo of small teddy bear with green t shirt and gold crown, sits on glass, museum in background. Small signs behind the bear point out coronation activities.
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Live performances, workshops for all ages, craft and food stalls and even meet the Monarchs at the open ‘heir’ theatre show at 's #Coronation Celebration Day!
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👑 This May Bank Holiday, we will be celebrating His Majesty The King's Coronation with our very own Coronation Celebration Day! Tickets are from £2.50 and make sure you book in advance to receive a free Union Jack flag on entry 🇬🇧 headstonemanor.org/events/coronat
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