Family activities

April Half-Term

Join us for BE A DETECTIVE: Microscope Forensics. Could you be a forensic crime-fighter? Join us this April to peer into the minuscule world of microscope forensics, and discover if you can identify tiny fibres from the scene of the crime. This activity is included in the price of entry.

Suitable for 7 years and upwards. Booking essential as spaces are limited. When booking please select the entry time of the workshop you’d like to attend.

Duration: approximately 30 minutes 

Dates: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th, 10th , 11th.

Times: 11:30am or 14:30pm, please check when booking.

Conditions of entry: Museum admission prices apply (Children Under 12 go FREE). All children must be accompanied by an adult. Your workshop ticket includes entry to Bow Street Museum you do not need to book a separate Museum admission, please explore the cells before or after your workshop.

Family Trail

Our family trails invite all budding young detectives to pick up a case file and uncover the story of policing on Bow Street. Follow the clues, complete the puzzles and investigate why Bow Street Police Station is one of the most famous in the world.

We offer trails suitable for different ages, Under 5’s, 5-7 years, and 7 – 11 years. All trails can also be used by adults to help engage younger visitors with the objects and stories on display.

On arrival please speak to a member of the team who would be happy to provide you with a FREE trail for each child.

Facilities

Details of all our facilities can be found on our Accessibility page.

We are actively working towards the principles of the Kids In Museums Manifesto to help make the Museum a welcoming place for all families.