About our events
Join us for family fun from creative family festivals to artist-led workshops, regular under 5s sessions and relaxed openings, there's so much for your family or community group to enjoy together.
What's on

Story Explorers: A journey through imaginary worlds
Take a free family trip through our collection and discover the stories behind objects which take you to wondrous places. Designed for children 2 – 7.

Story Explorers in Leeds
Our Story Explorers exhibition is launching off to Leeds! Play your way around this family exhibition co-produced with Leeds Libraries.

Fairy Tales
A family adventure through magical worlds and enchanted stories.

Family Under 5s Workshop: Meet Anansi
Discover the mischievous Anansi!

Family Workshops: Puppetry with Polka
Step into a world of imagination with Polka Theatre, suitable for ages 4 – 7.

Family Workshop: Puppetry with Polka
Saturday 17 January 2026 11.30 Step into a world of imagination with Polka Theatre, suitable for ages 7 – 9.

Family SEND Workshop: Puppetry with Polka
Saturday 17 January 2026 13.30 Step into a world of imagination with Polka Theatre.