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Winter Family Fun

Come in from the cold, watch a festive film and enjoy some of our free family activities. Perfect to keep your children inspired and entertained this winter.

Please Note: We will be closed on Christmas Day Tuesday 25 December.

Family Activities

Animated Winter E-Cards

Weekends and holidays 1 December - 6 January
Create your very own animated e-card to send to your friends and family.
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Magic Lantern Show

Weekends and holidays 1 December - 6 January
Sit back and celebrate the darker winter days with our cosy magic lantern show.
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Optical Toys Demonstration

Weekends and holidays 1 December - 6 January
Discover the history of animation in our live demo of optical toys.
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Twilight Night

Friday 4 January
Stay after hours for animation, a Christmas film and a torchlight tour.
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Incredible Creators

Weekends 12 January - 9 February
Explore the stories of six superheroes and find their powers hidden around the Museum.
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Christmas Family Films

The Polar Express: An IMAX 3D Experience (U)

19 November - 12 December
As traditional as turkey and mince pies. A little boy goes on an extraordinary journey to the North Pole...
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Santa Claus the Movie (U)

Saturday 15 - Sunday 16 December
Head Elf Patch strikes out on his own, and teams up with a toymaker to try and put Santa out of business.
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Miracle on 34th Street (U)

Saturday 22 - Monday 24 December
A little girl discovers dreams do come true if you really believe. A sweet and gentle Christmas favourite.
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The Snowman (U)

Sunday 23 December
The timeless tale of a young boy who makes a snowman one Christmas Eve, only for it to come to life that very night.
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