Kids in Museums

The Design Museum, London...

Kids in Museums volunteer, Corinna Silk remembers the Design Museum as a place for hipsters to hang out. But does it accommodate children and families?…

It’s been some years since I last visited London’s Design Museum, and I have vague memories of an exhibition of Dyson vacuum cleaners, which isn’t perhaps … Read more

Added: March 27, 2012Comments: 0

Happy Birthday Charles Dickens!...

Last week marked the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Dickens and launched Dickens 2012, an international celebration of his life and work. Find out what Dickens 2012 events are taking place near you by visiting the wonderfully comprehensive Events Calendar on the Dickens 2012 website.

This week the celebrations kick … Read more

Added: February 12, 2012Comments: 0

Charles Dickens Museum, a Christmas visit....

Kids in Museums volunteer, Leonie Saywell explored the magical world of the Victorian writer at the Charles Dickens Museum in London…

“Please Sir, can I have some more…..”

Family friendliness, that is, not gruel. Let’s begin with what’s great about the Charles Dickens Museum. A December visit is recommended as the house smells of … Read more

Added: December 24, 2011Comments: 1

A Fun-Filled Weekend in London...

Kids in Museums volunteer, Mar Dixon discovered London’s finest museums and days out with the help of her daughter Charlotte and her friend Laura Porter…

After a lovely train journey down from the Midlands, we headed out to meet Laura Porter from GoLondon.about.com and her daughter at the Science Museum … Read more

Added: December 14, 2011Comments: 1

Two Temple Place, London...

Kids in Museums volunteer, Jane Allnut visited Two Temple Place in London which revealed itself to be a magical place for families to visit…

As you emerge from Temple Underground station and look down the road, you will spy a weather vane – a golden galleon high above a … Read more

Added: November 28, 2011Comments: 0