Family
Join us for family fun! From creative family festivals to artist-led workshops, regular sessions for under-5s, drop-in activities and relaxed openings. There's so much for your family or community group to enjoy together for 0–11 year olds.


Fairy Tales exhibition
27 March – 23 August 2026
Take your family on a magical adventure in a new interactive exhibition! Explore enchanted lands, magical creatures, iconic characters and timeless tales, brought to life through books, theatre costumes, puppets, pop-ups, artwork and illustrations.
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