Update:

We will be closed on Saturday 7 December due to forecasted high winds. Anyone with pre-booked tickets will be contacted by our team.

What’s on

28 SEPTEMBER – 31 DECEMBER

Unforgettable Behaviour Exhibition

Celebrating amazing photography from the world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, with creative activities for families.

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EVERY WEEK

Museum Pop-up Talks

Interesting pop-up talks happen every week at the museum. These short talks cover a variety of topics about American culture and history. Ask the Ticket Office if a talk is scheduled when you visit.

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Spring & Autumn

Textile Tours

If you have a fascination for fabrics, then this specialised tour will be just the thing to enhance your visit. Find out about a wide variety of pieces in our world-renowned textile collection.

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Every month

Brilliant Beasties

A wonderful hour of fun and creativity for pre-schoolers and their parents/carers. Come along to sing songs, listen to stories, and get crafty, while learning about our animal friends.

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12 November – 31 December

Christmas Time

Enjoy our stunning Christmas tree and artisan decorations, festive family trail, wreath-making workshops, winter gardens and so much more!

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12 November – 31 December

Festive New York Dog Trail

An exciting trail with the delightful dogs from Alice Tait’s storybook No, Nancy, No! a Dog Chase in New York. Explore the American gardens and Museum to find all the dogs in their Santa hats, using Alice’s map as your guide.

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8 December

Macramé Wreath Workshop

Join artist and macramé maker Aggy from Knots and Stalks for a creative morning and make your own decorative macramé wreath.

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Getting here

By car, coach, rail, taxi, bicycle, bus or on foot