Family Activities

Athena's owl, with statues behind against a red wall

Family Activities in the Museum

Looking for family activities in Cambridge to keep the little ones entertained? Need things to do during the holidays or at weekends? We have a range of free activities on hand to help you explore the Cast Gallery with the whole family.

Remember, a visit to our Museum with the kids is always free. Your children are very welcome in the Museum of Classical Archaeology all year round. If you have a pram or a push-chair, we can offer you alternative access so that you don't have to struggle with the stairs – just ask at reception. We suggest visitors take their buggy around the Gallery and take extra care where space is more restricted.

All we ask is that you try to keep touching to a minimum – the casts are pretty resilient, but tiny fingers leave their marks. As us at the desk about our collection of cuddly toys, which keep small hands occupied during their visit. Read on for more ideas for keeping kids big and small busy with family activities in our central Cambridge museum.

Things to do during your visit

Family Fun: pick up a trail or activity

As you come into our Cast Gallery, our friendly staff on the front desk will direct you to our family fun area in Bay A. Here, you'll find a rotating range of trails and other activities to help you enjoy your visit.

  • Themed trails
  • Drawing sheets and prompts
  • Colouring sheets to take home
  • Cuddly toys to occupy tiny hands
  • Themed activity bags, with prompts and toys
  • A selection of books
  • Building blocks challenge

 

Drawing in the Museum

Sketching is highly encouraged in our Gallery. We provide drawing prompts and sheets but you can also bring your own paper and stationary - please remember that we are pencil only.

 

Useful information

  • If you have a buggy, you can choose to park it downstairs in the foyer or you can bring it up via the lift. Our lift is at the opposite end of the building. Please ask a tthe Enquiries Office on arrival and we will facilitate access. Find out about Museum Access
  • Babychanging is available in the disabled toilet downstairs in the foyer
  • There are comfortable chairs around the Gallery which can be used for breastfeeding.
  • Please do not bring snacks into the Gallery. Help us to protect the casts by bringing bottled water only.