Kirkleatham Museum plays host to an annual programme of exciting family events, monthly walks, talks and seasonal activities.
Browse our events to see what’s on now and what’s coming this year!
There are always other exciting things to do while visiting the museum. Here are some of the activities you can do with your family during your visit to Kirkleatham this summer.
Get crafty this summer with Kirkleatham Museum and join us for themed family crafts.
Pirate Arts & Crafts
Our popular arts and crafts sessions will be returning with an adventurous pirate theme for kids and grown-ups alike to enjoy this week! Come along to the museum to show off your creative talents, or to discover a new favourite craft.
Pirate Crafts - Tuesday 28th July - 10:00 am - 3:00pm
Pirate Craft - Thursday 30th July - 10:00am - 3:00pm (Quiet Hour for families with additional needs 3-4 pm)
Dinosaur Arts & Crafts
Get crafty this summer holiday with Dinosaur themed crafts – plus, there a fantastic opportunity to explore the Expedition Dinosaur Exhibition, museum and grounds
Dinosaur Crafts - Tuesday 4th August - 10:00am-3:00pm
Dinosaur Crafts - Thursday 6th August - 10:00am-3:00pm (Quiet Hour for families with additional needs 3-4 pm)
Saxon Arts & Crafts
Get crafty this week with Saxon themed crafts – plus, there a fantastic opportunity to explore the Saxon Princess Exhibition.
Saxon Crafts - Tuesday 11th August - 10:00am-3:00pm
Saxon Crafts - Thursday 13th August - 10:00am-3:00pm (Quiet Hour for families with additional needs 3-4 pm)
Seaside Arts & Crafts
Seaside Crafts - Tuesday 18th August - 10:00am-3:00pm
Seaside Crafts - Thursday 20th August - 10:00am-3:00pm (Quiet Hour for families with additional needs 3-4 pm)
Peter Rabbit and Beatrix Potter Arts & Crafts
Peter Rabbit and Beatrix Potter Crafts - Tuesday 25th August - 10:00am-3:00pm
Peter Rabbit and Beatrix Potter Crafts - Thursday 27th August - 10:00am-3:00pm (Quiet Hour for families with additional needs 3-4 pm)
Crafts from £1.50 - £3.50 - Museum admission charges also apply.
Our exciting summer programme kicks off this week with crafts and a teddy bears picnic.
Gather up your picnic baskets, blankets, sandwiches, drinks, and don’t forget your Teddy Bear! Come along to Kirkleatham Museum for a morning of fun including Magic Show, music, balloon modelling and woodland trail. Tickets for the teddy bears picnic are £5 and include a Kirkleatham Museum teddy. For more information and to book tickets to this event and others, please follow the link below. Ages 0-6 years.
Teddy Bear Picnic - Wednesday 22nd July 10.30am – 12.00pm
Teddy Bear Picnic - Wednesday 12th August 10:30am-12:00pm
Calling all fearless fossil hunters, dino-spotters, and prehistoric explorers—Mr Bones is back and he's bringing the Cretaceous period with him!
Perfect for families, dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages, and anyone who has ever dreamt of getting closer to the prehistoric world.
31st July
5th August, 7th August, 12th August, 14th August, 28th August, 30th August
6th September
10 am – 3 pm
Age range: Families -All ages
Charges: Included in Museum Admission ticket
Ahoy, mateys! Have you ever wanted to learn how to be a swash-buckling pirate and sail the seven seas? Pirates & Scallywags are here to help! With their fantastically fun show of comedy sketches, games, singing and dancing, they’ll have you ready to fit right in with their pirate crew in no time.
📸And that’s not all – there will be costumes for the little ones to try on in front of a deserted island back drop which makes for a perfect photo opportunity to remember the day by. It's an experience you won't want to miss, and makes for a fantastic start to a day out at the museum & grounds!
29th July 2026
Show times 10:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm
Tickets £2
Get your tickets here
Will your boat float? Join Carmen and Kat to design and build a boat and then test how seaworthy it is. Explore the Sir James Knott Lifeboat and discover the stories of its rescues.
Boat Building Workshop - Wednesday 29th July 11:00am-2:00pm
Boat Building Workshop - Wednesday 19th August 11:00am-2:00pm
Age range: Families – all ages
Charges: Included in Museum Admission ticket. Drop In
Acle will be setting up their living history encampment outside the museum, where the precious belongings of a 7th Century princess can be found.
Acle is an Early Medieval reenactment society based in the North East of England. We aim to provide an inclusive, interactive and informative interpretation of life in the early medieval period.
Saturday 15th August - 10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday 16th August - 10:00am-4:00pm
Age range: Families – all ages
Charges: Included in Museum Admission ticket. Drop In
White Rabbit & Mad Hatter Show at Kirkleatham Museum!
10 am, 11 am, 1pm,
2 pm ( quiet performance for families with additional needs)
Age range: Families – all ages
Tickets £2
Step into a world of wonder and mischief as the White Rabbit and Mad Hatter bring a magical family show to Kirkleatham Museum!
Join these lovable characters for an unforgettable adventure packed with:
Hilarious comedy
Interactive games
Catchy songs and sing-alongs
Energetic dancing
Plenty of audience participation
Perfect for families and children, this fun-filled event promises laughter, music, and magical memories from start to finish.
Get your tickets here
Special exhibitions have themed treasure hunts and quizzes to help you explore them more. Quiz sheets and hunt instructions are available from the museum shop.
Making a Mark is an exciting programme for children created by Tees Valley Museums working with the National Portrait Gallery. It aims to encourage children to be curious and creative and make their own mark inspired by our local heritage.
Click here to find out more about Making a Mark programme
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