Family friendly museums & galleries

Horniman Museum, London

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Welcoming staff and brilliant exhibitions make this one of the best family friendly museums around. Dibuka pada 1901 dan memiliki lebih daripada 350,000 objek keseluruhannya. The Horniman has three main collections: Natural History; World Cultures (Anthropology) and Musical Instruments.

Don't miss the Aquarium, which takes you on a journey from a British pond to a Rainforest in Guyana with 150 species in 15 displays. Kanak-kanak menyukai sarang memerhati berudara, ikan warna-warni Rumbu Karang Fiji dan melihat ombak di kawasan kolam batu.
Admission: Free
Web: Horniman Museum

Eureka! Halifax

Eureka! is Britain's first 'touch museum' for children. Ia memaparkan lebih 400 pameran interaktif direka untuk kanak-kanak semua peringkat umur. Ketahui bagaimana deria kita berfungsi, mengembara seluruh dunia, dan terokai sains di sebalik bunyi, rentak dan pertunjukan di muzium hebat ini yang direka khusus untuk yang berusia 0-11 tahun.

The 'Me and my body' gallery is a must-see, where children can step into a giant mouth, play pinball digestion and ride the skeleton bike to find out how bones and joints work.
Admission: £7.25 for adults and children aged 3+, £2.25 for toddlers aged 1-2 years and babies under 1 enter for free. Harga kemasukan termasuk 10% derma untuk badan amal Eureka!
Web: Eureka!

Science Museum, London

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London's Science Museum is known all over the world for its historic collections and inspirational exhibitions. Visit the IMAX 3D Cinema, where you can see stunning 3D adventures like 'Dinosaurs Alive! 3D' and 'Deep Sea 3D'.

The Science Museum has something for all ages, and its fantastic exhibitions - including 'The Science of Spying', 'Inside the Spitfire' and 'The Big Bang' - are sure to keep everyone entertained.
Admission: Free, but charges apply for the IMAX 3D Cinema, simulators and some special exhibitions.
Web: Science Museum

Techniquest, Cardiff

Techniquest is the perfect day out for kids who love science. There's something for everyone: dozens of hands-on exhibits, a great planetarium and science theatre, and tons of puzzles and activities to keep the whole family entertained.

Launch a hot air balloon, fire a rocket, find out all about the life of a star, and even go on a mission to Mars. Kanak-kanak sukai Teater Sains, di mana mereka dapat bermain dengan cecair berlendir, dan mereka boleh belajar bagaimana membuatnya di rumah.
Admission: £6.90 for adults, £4.80 for children age 4-16 and concessions, £20.00 for a family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children), £1.20 extra per person for the Planetarium Show.
Web: Techniquest

Snibston Discovery Park, Leicestershire

Set in the heart of the National Forest, Snibston is an interactive museum for all the family. Dengan lebih 90 pameran interaktif ‘indoor’ dan ‘outdoor’, muzium interaktif yang memenangi anugerah, Teater Century, dan taman desa dan khazanah alam semulajadi seluas 100 ekar, keluarga anda pasti tidak bosan di sini.

Don't miss the ExtraOrdinary Gallery, where you can see just how much of an impact technology has had on our lives, and even vote for what you think has been the most influential invention.
Admission: £6.00 for adults, £4.00 for children, free for under 5's, £18.00 for family of 4 (max 2 adults), £20 for family of 5 (max 2 adults)
Web: Snibston Discovery Park

W5 (who, what, where when, why), Belfast

W5 is Ireland's only interactive discovery centre, where you can let your imagination turn, twist and fly through over 160 amazing interactive exhibits in 4 dynamic exhibition areas. Terletak di tebing Sungai Lagan memberikan pemandangan Belfast dan sungai itu yang mempesonakan, W5 merupakan tempat hebat untuk seisi keluarga.

In the 'SEE' area, you can make music with lights, create cartoons, boggle your mind with optical illusions and even become the photo editor of a newspaper. Dan jangan lupa kawanan ‘BUAT’, di mana anda boleh mereka dan membina struktur, menghidupkan robot, membuat bentuk dan bermain dengan sukan maya.
Admission: £6.50 for adults, £4.50 for children, £5.00 for concessions. Family tickets between £17.00 - £30.50
Web: W5 Online