Will you ever tame his feral nature?

Happy Birthday Ozzy. May your floofy magnificence continue for many years to come.

‘I’m bored. I’m going for a Twix’, oboe floating in near the start of the Adagio of Mozart’s Gran Partita, original tiny Moomin sketches, the now vanished woodpecker that occasionally frequented my road.

Overwhelmed by the sudden heat outside.

The UK's biggest family focused museum award is back for 2026!

The #FamilyFriendlyMuseum Award is totally free to enter - and just being shortlisted can have big benefits for your museum. Find out more and apply: kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/f...

Blimey #TheArchers

Good morning. Looking fearsome and feral today.

He looks like he’s wearing floofy pantaloons. I covet the floof in this cold. I’d like an Ozzy onesie. Faux Ozzy of course.

Happy new year. May the shelter remain closed for many years to come. (And innovation in fort construction continue).

🎉 2025 - what a year it's been!

Huge thanks to everyone we worked with this year - whether you signed our Manifesto, read one of our free resources, hosted a Takeover Day or paid an undercover judging visit to a Family Friendly Museum Award shortlisted venue. We couldn't have done it without you.

Being able to harmonise a Bach chorale for all my needing to cos play as a 18th century German organist emergencies.

Thank you.

This doesn’t reflect well:

There once was a puffin
Just the shape of a muffin
And he lived on an island
In the bright blue sea
He ate little fishes
That were most delicious
And he had them for supper
And he had them for tea

There’s more. To my shame only poem I know by heart. No idea who poet is.

A group of people in a cinema smile and laugh. Text reads 'Together we act'

Work in communications, audience development, or leadership in the UK cultural sector? Take part in the Arts Marketing Association’s Together We Act: Sector Survey to share challenges, strategies and what support you need.

Complete the survey by 10am on 15 Dec ➡️ www.a-m-a.co.uk/together-we-...

What just happened #TheArchers

Hooray! It’s Takeover Day!

The Anna Ancher exhibition at Dulwich Picture Gallery is a real treat. She saw the beauty and radicalism in family and home and there are some gorgeous paintings. In amongst this I salute them for the care taken to encourage kids’ curiosity.

Very efficient cat storage.

Meet the winners of the #FamilyFriendlyMuseum Award 2025!

We had a fantastic time at our award ceremony to celebrate the UK museums going the extra mile to create welcoming, accessible and inspiring spaces for families of all shapes and sizes.

Read more ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2025/10/expe...

Experience Barnsley wins Family Friendly Museum Award 2025 - Museums Association Black Cultural Archives also recognised for its social justice work with young people

News | Experience Barnsley wins #FamilyFriendlyMuseum Award 2025 – Black Cultural Archives also recognised for its social justice work with young people

Kids in Museums

Could you be the next chair of Kids in Museums? Deadline to apply: 30 September | Visit kidsinmuseums.org.uk to find out more

Could you be the next Chair of Trustees at Kids in Museums?
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Tues 30 September, 5pm

It's your last chance to apply to be the Chair of Trustees at Kids in Museums - a small but mighty charity working with museums across the UK. Find out more kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/v...

Those eyes. I don’t think you can ever put the step ladder away.

two children and an adult gaze down in wonder at an illuminated cabinet in a museum display

Become the next Chair of Kids in Museums: deadline to apply Tuesday 30 September ⏰

If you're passionate about children's access to heritage and culture and have a deep understanding of the UK museum sector, we'd love to hear from you.

Find out more & apply ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/v...

Kids in Museums: Chair information session by Kids in Museums on cademy.io Kids in Museums: Chair information session Thursday 18 September 2025, 1pm - 2pm Kids in Museums wants to appoint a new Chair of Trustees to replace Vanessa Eke from December 2025. At an exciting po...

Take the next step in your leadership journey: Become the next chair of Kids in Museums

💡 Provide strategic leadership to a small charity with a big impact
🏛️ Champion access to museums for families & young people

Free info session: Thu 18 Sept, 1–2pm 👉 kids-in-museums.cademy.io/kids-in-muse...

Two children look at an artefact in an object handling session

We're looking for a new Chair of Trustees!

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about access to culture and looking to take the next step in their leadership journey.

Find out more at our info session on 18 Sept, 1pm – 2pm: kids-in-museums.cademy.io/kids-in-muse...

Slightly diminish (some) books:
The Cazalet WhatsApps

Lead the change: become our next Chair of Trustees. Deadline to apply: 30 September. Visit www.kidsinmuseums.org.uk to find out more

Are you passionate about children's access to heritage & culture? Do you want to play a key role in shaping national conversations and driving change?

Kids in Museums is looking for a new Chair to lead us through the next stage of our development. Find out more kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/v...

An update from Kids in Museums.

Vanessa Eke will step down as Chair of Kids in Museums in December 2025 after three and a half successful years in the role. We are enormously grateful for the commitment, leadership and support she has shown to the charity since 2022.

Read the full statement ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2025/09/kids...

RECORDING: Engaging children and families with LGBTQ+ content in museums by Kids in Museums on cademy.io This is a recording of a session which took place on Zoom on Thursday 3 July 2025. Are you interested in developing programmes and exhibits with LGBTQ+ content for children and families? About this…

🌈 New webinar recording: Engaging children and families with LGBTQ+ content in museums

Learn how museums can enable kids and their grown ups to engage with new topics in a safe space - and perhaps, to also see their experiences reflected back.

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New webinar recording now live: Young people, mental health and museums

Explore how to:
👍 Support the mental health of your young visitors,
🤝 Work in partnership with organisations to deliver provision,
💕 Support staff wellbeing.

💻 Get access: kids-in-museums.cademy.io/recording-yo...