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ArchandAnth

The Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology, Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 3DZ. Tel: 01223 333516
All ages. Free admission.
The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of Cambridge displays world-class collections of art and artefacts from all over the world. Objects ranging from stone tools and pots to sculptures and paintings represent cultures and histories over millennia, and great recent and contemporary works reflect the diversity of peoples worldwide. MAA’s collections span nearly two million years of human history, on all six inhabited continents, and together with rich documentary and photographic collections, they reveal much about not only archaeology and anthropology, but also about world art and world history.
Among highlights are important collections from the voyages of Captain Cook, a great Haida totem pole, and rich Roman and Anglo-Saxon collections from Cambridge and the surrounding region. Our oldest object is a 1.8 million year old stone tool from Olduvai Gorge, whist the newest are made by contemporary artists. MAA is particularly known for its innovative exhibitions that draw contemporary artists into dialogue with its historic collections, and a temporary exhibition space allows us to showcase communities and themes that emerge from the vast collections of nearly one million objects.

Taplledraw

Museum of Somerset in Taunton is great ideal for all ages with little boards with things for children (and some adults) to do. A Military section up stairs. In centre of Taunton and free they have an exhibition room which has changing exhibits. The address is Taunton Castle, Castle Green, Taunton TA1 4AA. Its open Tuesday to Saturday and bank holiday Mondays http://museumofsomerset.org.uk/ well worth a visit

Hootie01

We go to Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery quite a bit. Its free, the inside is just amazing to walk round and its child friendly. Beautiful too and would recommend to anyone wanting a day trip.
We usually get round in four hours inclusive of tea and a lovely slice of home made cake
The caf! is very good- and serves proper tea in enamelled tea pots . Big comfy chairs and very reasonably priced food..

Vulcanxm569

I couldn't find the museum that i volunteer at, Jet Age Museum, Meteor Business Park, Staverton, Glos. We are free to enter but are very grateful for donations to continue our work in preserving Gloucestershire aviation heritage.

MikeBR

Museum of Childhood, Museum of Edinburgh

vikingaero

I'd like to go all Hastings on you:

Shipwreck Museum: http://shipwreckmuseum.co.uk/

Fishermans Museum: http://www.hastingsfish.co.uk/museum.htm

And finally The Hastings Museum which is worth visiting for the carved Indian Durbar Hall: http://www.hmag.org.uk/

bee.swarm

Hi, as a great free day out I'd like to point out the Electric Railway Museum.
They have the largest private collection of electric trains many available to go inside and sample the travelling experience of days past, they open Every 2nd Saturday of the month, when Families are invited to learn more about electric railway heritage, with interactive museum displays or take a ride on the miniature railway before visiting the museums craft train , gift and bric-a-brac shops. Refreshments are available in the Clacton Carriage Cafe.

VENUE address is Electric Railway Museum, Rowley Road, Baginton, CV3 4FR

Admission and parking is FREE

More details about open days can be found on there web site or facebook pages.

GraceK

Bigger than expected inside & with a massive selection of items relating to Helston's history & the surrounding area. Often has special or themed displays. Good children's treasure hunt. They have a website so google for more details.

sillyvixen

Vulcanxm569 wrote: »

I couldn't find the museum that i volunteer at, Jet Age Museum, Meteor Business Park, Staverton, Glos. We are free to enter but are very grateful for donations to continue our work in preserving Gloucestershire aviation heritage.

Not been myself - but my friends little one loved it.

SarahBe

There are lots of events, exhibitions, fun things to do with the kids, nights out, music, film, outdoor activities in South Kensington listed on a website by Discover South Kensington.