What's on in Children and families

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What's on for families across Birmingham Museums.

List of Events

  1. Two orange pomanders in a bowl with cinnamon sticks and holy.

    Christmas Craft Market , at Blakesley Hall.

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    Free entry to our festive market and purchase locally made crafts and gifts.
    DetailsDrop-in
  2. Santa in a red suit with white beard welcoming a child who is shown from the back.

    Santa at Blakesley Hall , at Blakesley Hall.

    9-10 Dec
    Meet Santa and see Blakesley dressed for Christmas.
    DetailsSold out
  3. A group of school children sitting in a planetarium with the earth above them

    Planetarium Weekend Shows , at Thinktank.

    Every weekend (until Sun 26 November)
    Join us for one of our planetarium shows.
    DetailsBook admission ticket
  4. A member of the learning team standing next to a table of Christmas items. She is in front of a large screen with Santa on it.

    Santa's Science Spectacular Show , at Thinktank.

    Selected days during Christmas Holidays
    Come and join us in the Thinktank theatre for a fun, family show about Santa.
    DetailsDrop in
  5. A decorated Christmas tree in a grand hall with wood panelled walls and paintings on the wall.

    Aston Alive: Christmases Past , at Aston Hall.

    See the Hall dressed for Christmas and join costumed characters from years gone by.
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  6. Toddler with a big smile staring at the camera.

    Castle Kids Playgroup , at Weoley Castle.

    Every Tuesday from 7 Nov - 19 Dec
    Castle Kids is a Stay & Play group for children aged 0 to 5 with their parents or carers.
    DetailsDrop-in
  7. A child and adult sitting in the Planetarium. The child is looking up at the ceiling.

    Toddler Thursday: Planetarium , at Thinktank.

    Selected Thursdays
    Join our family-friendly relaxed Planetarium experience.
    DetailsBook now
  8. A group of people sitting facing a person. They are in a large ornate wood panelled room with a decorated Christmas tree.

    Christmas Tales from the Court of King Arthur , at Aston Hall.

    Listen to two tales of Medieval Yuletide splendour fit for the Court of Camelot.
    DetailsBook now
  9. A group of school children sitting in a planetarium with the earth above them

    Planetarium Christmas Holiday Weekdays , at Thinktank.

    Christmas holiday weekdays (until Fri 5 Jan)
    Join us for one of our planetarium shows.
    DetailsBook admission ticket
  10. A staff member doing a science experiment with fire and flames shooting out of a bottle

    Tripping the Light - A Fantastic Show , at Thinktank.

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    Family fun exploring the science of light
    DetailsDrop-in
  11. Warhammer models on a table.

    Kids Warhammer Club , at Weoley Castle.

    First Saturday of every month and Tuesdays in Birmingham School Holidays
    Free, drop in table-top gamming club
    DetailsDrop-in
  12. A child is sitting at a table glueing paper on to her artwork.

    Aston Arts Club , at Aston Hall.

    First Saturday of the month May - December
    Join us for a free arts club and make something inspired by Aston Hall and its incredible history.
    DetailsDrop-in
  13. A tour guide dressed as Sir Thomas Holte giving a tour to a group of adults and children.

    Hunt for the Lost Time Machine , at Aston Hall.

    Tue 13 – Fri 16 Feb 2024
    Something strange is happening at Aston Hall and it’s up to our intrepid team of time travellers to discover what…
    DetailsBook now