Kids + family

All aboard shipmates! 29th July to 30th August Interactive shows with Rattlebox Theatre In our fun packed sessions; learn what every budding Buccaneer needs to know about being a pirate of the”Golden Age Of Piracy”! What you’ll learn at our Pirate School… How to load a cannon and different types of shot What you might…

Arrr me hearties, welcome to Treasure Island! If ye be brave enough, follow the map… through the smugglers cave… along the island beach… to Treasure Island fort. Watch out for pirates on the way!  

Weekly storytelling and sing-a-long Every Monday during term time at 11 o’clock! Drop in for a lively half hour of stories, songs and rhymes. Minnows Tales is free with your museum entry ticket. Term time only.

Craftmaking, trail and amazing storytelling and performance This October half term don’t miss Shadows and Silhouettes, performance and craft making. Additional free activities include: make your own craft activity and treasure hunt trail. Discover the Treasure Island Play Zone: If ye be brave enough, follow the map …… through the smugglers cave … along the island…

Science of the Sea 16th February to 22nd February Amazing hands on Science shows with University of Exeter + Bristol’s Explorer Dome! Science of the Sea with University of Exeter Saturday 16th February All day in the Main Hall Giving people of all ages a hands-on experience of science and a chance to meet researchers…

We’re renowned for being a museum that says ‘Climb Aboard’ rather than ‘Don’t touch!’ These social media posts show why we’re such a family favourite… To see your photos of your day out here – share them on our Facebook page and tag us or on Instagram via #NMMCKids Video: Top 10 Things to do with kids…

We’re renowned for being a museum that says ‘Climb Aboard’ rather than ‘Don’t touch!’

The first of our Awesome Adventurers have returned from their trip with the crew of HMS Adventure! Watch their report to see how they fared…