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Our venues
Exhibitions
In Touch With Textiles
Date: 05/03/2013 - 29/06/2013
Venue: Queen Street Mill
Selectors' Prize Exhibition 2013
Date: 21/03/2013 - 12/05/2013
Venue: Clitheroe Castle Museum
Recuerdos De Mexico
Date: 23/03/2013 - 02/06/2013
Venue: Gawthorpe Hall
Flicker - Contemporary Heritage
Date: 23/03/2013 - 03/11/2013
Venue: Gawthorpe Hall
Print Additions
Date: 29/03/2013 - 06/07/2013
Venue: Lancaster City Museum
Family Friendly
Lancashire Museums Family Friendly activities offer something for everyone. We have a fantastic variety of events and exhibitions inspired by our collections that will entertain all the family.
Our aim is to inspire children and their families. Children love to explore and discover what's going on around them and our activities let them learn new skills while developing their creative imagination.
Come along and join in at any one of our family venues. New events are always being added so keep checking our website to find out more about our family activities.
Keep looking out for new activities that will be added shortly.
Lancaster City Museum events
Lancaster City Museum has a packed programme of fun family-friendly events and activities throughout 2012. They're great ways for kids to discover history or to get creative.
Please note:
Some activities during 2012 require advance booking. Those activities requiring advance booking are indicated. To book places on these activities, please contact us on tel: 01524 64637
Judges' Lodgings Museum events
Keep checking our family friendly events and workshops throughout the year for updates on upcoming events.
We also open for pre-booked private group and school visits - you can contact the Judges' Lodgings Museum on 01524 32808 or email judgeslodgings@lancashire.gov.uk
Lancaster Castle events
Kids Activity Hours at the Shire Hall
A special tour with the under 12s in mind. Join our costumed guides for an exciting trip around the castle. Activities include taking part in a mock trial (you could even be the Judge!). Every child receives a free gift
Date(s) of event
Tours in 2011 will be on the following Wednesdays at 2:00pm- Pre-booking is advised to avoid disappointment. Call us on (01524) 64998 for details of 2012 events.
Price: £4.00 NB All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum events
From our annual wakes weekend in July to our summer holiday craft clubs, there's something for all the family to enjoy at Queen Street Mill Textile Museum.
For all the latest events and lots of inspiration look no further.
Gawthorpe Hall events
Highlights coming up in 2013
Sunday 31 March & Monday 1 April Easter Egg Trails 12pm - 4pm £2 per child
Wednesday 10 April Meet the Butler & Housekeeper 12pm - 4pm (included in normal admission)
Thursday 16 May Victorian Magic Lantern Show 7pm £5 adults, £2.50 child (booking essential)
Wednesday 29th May Half Term Family activities 12pm - 4pm £2 per child
Sunday 2 June Gawthorpe Hall and the English Civil War, talk by David Casserly 11am £5 (booking essential)
Sunday 16 June Father's Day Extravaganza 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 18 July Agatha Christie and Art Deco by History Wardrobe £10 (includes refreshments, booking essential)
see the events listings for more information on these and other events on at Gawthorpe Hall or contact us for an events guide.
Museum of Lancashire
For a fabulous family friendly day out and regular activities during holidays, come along to MOL!
Saving you money on great family days out
Kids Go Free at all of our museums, except Lancaster Castle.
Save £s on adult admission prices by buying one of our Family and Friends Xplorer tickets and get 12 Months Unlimited Visits to Lancashire Museums.