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Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 20/07/2011 11:08:09
The recently revamped Ashmolean Museum makes a stylish setting for a world of treasures
A bastion of erudition sitting squarely amid the hallowed halls and spires of the Oxford colleges, the Ashmolean Museum lays claim to the lofty title of Britain’s first public museum – it was founded in 1683. In the intervening centuries, the museum
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National Museum Of Scotland
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 15:46:53
A brand new children's gallery is among the treasures on offer at this Edinburgh museum this summer
On July 29 the National Museum Of Scotland's 16 brand new galleries will be unveiled. The highlight for children is the Imagine gallery, which is full of interactive exhibits. They can also become a nature explorer in the Adventure Planet gallery
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National Museum Of Scotland
By Julie-Ann Murphy on 28/05/2012 19:00:19
Delve into the worlds of history, culture, art, science and much more with a fun family day out at Scotland's national museum
The redevelopment of the National Museum of Scotland has been quite a big deal. With an investment just shy of £50 million, the site in the heart of Edinburgh has been transformed and I couldn’t wait to see what was on offer. The last time I
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How to make the most of museum visits
By Sophie Westnedge on 24/04/2013 09:00:00
From making discoveries to family time, why museums are so important for your child
THERE WAS A time when museums were dark and dusty places, where children were hushed and reprimanded if they got too touchy-feely with the exhibits. Not so these days, where most enlightened museums have brilliant interactive elements and special
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Museums made easy
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 05/05/2010 13:32:37
Where to have a cultural and family-friendly day out
The charity Kids In Museums is on a mission to make museums appealing places for families to visit. Each year, the charity awards one outstandingly accommodating institution The Guardian Family-Friendly Museum Award and this year’s proud winner
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Night At The Museum 2
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 14/04/2010 19:08:29
After-hours in the Smithsonian
AS A ROOKIE museum night guard in the original Night At The Museum, Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) certainly had his hands full trying to control a host of unruly exhibits, beasts and historical figures who came to life after hours. Fast-forward to a new
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National Media Museum, Bradford
By Fiona McKim on 20/07/2011 10:51:20
The magic of media brought to life
Named in 2009 as the world’s first UNESCO city of film, Bradford is the ideal location for Britain’s National Media Museum. This multi-sensory, multimedia eight floor extravaganza provides an immersive hands-on educational experience for aficionados
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The Science Museum has something for everyone
By Travelodge on 25/01/2013 09:08:00
Fun learning for the whole family can be had at one of London's premier attractions
http://www.travelodge.co.ukThere’s nothing more reassuring than knowing that your child is learning while they’re having fun. With its interactive learning experience, London’s Science Museum is the best way for your child to do just that
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Highly Commended Best Family Day Out 2012: Museum of London
By Maisie Jeynes on 20/05/2012 10:19:03
Discover the marvellous – and sometimes murky – past of our great city of London
Delve into the fascinating history and culture of our great capital city at this newly refurbished museum with its excellent family offering. Featuring a host of specially tailored workshops and events for children (including babies!) that home
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Hallowe'en gig by The Crayonettes at the V&A Museum of Childhood
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 27/10/2010 10:42:28
Cool music, costume-making and film fun
Quirky band The Crayonettes will be performing at the V&A Museum of Childhood this Hallowe'en Sunday, October 31. Firmly in the kindie camp, their new album Playing Out features cool tunes to tickle a child's imagination, while shying away from
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