Kirkleatham Museum has plenty of family friendly activities to enjoy this May half-term. Come along for crafts, dinosaur discoveries and a ton of roar-some family fun!

Family Crafts 

Get crafty with Dinosaur themed family crafts

📅 Tuesday 26th and  Thursday 28th May ⏰ 10am – 3pm (Quiet Hour for families with additional needs – Thursday 3pm – 4 pm)

🪙 Crafts from £1.50 – £3.50 – entry is included within Museum Admission ticket.

Silent Dino Disco

📅 Wednesday 27th May ⏰ 11am – 3pm

Get your Dino Stomp on in the grounds of Kirkleatham Museum with this free Silent Disco. Dressing up costumes welcome – but not compulsory!

Dino Discovery Days 

📅 Thursday 28th May ⏰ 10am – 3pm

📅 Sunday 31st May ⏰ 10am – 3pm

🪙 Drop -in – no booking required.  Entry included within Museum Admission ticket.

Dinosaur Discovery Days are stomping into Kirkleatham Museum!

Calling all fearless fossil hunters, dino-spotters, and prehistoric explorers – Mr Bones is back and he’s bringing the Cretaceous period with him!

Join us for an unmissable drop-in discovery days,  packed with hands-on fun and real science. Get closer than ever before to creatures that ruled the land and sea millions of years ago.

What awaits you:

~ T. rex Discovery – Stand in the shadow of a life-sized Tyrannosaurus rex skull and uncover the secrets of the ultimate predator.

~ Fossil Handling Station – Touch, feel, and examine real fossils millions of years old. Ask questions and channel your inner palaeontologist.

~ Monsters of the Deep Demonstrations – Dive into prehistoric oceans and meet the terrifying creatures that lurked beneath – think giant jaws, razor teeth, and tales to make you shiver!

Perfect for families, dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages, and anyone who has ever dreamt of getting closer to the prehistoric world.

Mini-Pride & Silent Disco

📅 Friday 29th May ⏰ 10.30am – 3.30pm

Curious Arts are delighted to be back at Kirkleatham Museum with Mini Pride this May! Join us for a joyful celebration of individuality and creativity.

Ignite your imagination with a range of fun activities, from colourful arts and crafts to inclusive story-times.

A welcoming, relaxed space for families — come along, be proud and celebrate with us!

~ Suitable for families

~ Free, drop-in activities (no booking required).

Mini Pride features free activities but entry is included within Museum Admission ticket.