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Children & family activities

Aldershot Military Museum

Guns and Drums

20 April 2024 to 10 May 2025

Guns and Drums is back and this time lining up with our VE Day celebrations. Join reenactors, military bands and historians for a celebration to remember!Full 2025 lineup to follow.2024 Included:10 QOGLC Pipes and Drums PerformanceGordon's School Pipes and DrumsGriffin Historical - Flash in the Pan Gunpowder Demo2nd Queen's Regiment of Foot ReenactorsMilitary Beats Children's WorkshopFarnborough and District Radio Society DemonstrationsFarnborough War Games Society Demo GameMake and Decorate a Paper Military DrumAnnual ticket holders receive a discounted ticket.

Aldershot Military Museum

Guns and Drums

20 Apr 2024 - 10 May 2025

Guns and Drums is back and this time lining up with our VE Day celebrations. Join reenactors, military bands and historians for a celebration to remember! Full 2025 lineup to follow. 2024 Included: 10...

Andover Museum

Doodle Room - The Room of Memories

Friday 10 January - Sunday 9 March

Our popular Doodle Room returns for 2025, this time with the theme of memories. We're inviting our visitor to draw on the walls of our exhibition space once again so head over to Andover Museum and...

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Aldershot Military Museum

Winter Quarters: Napoleonic Musket Drill

From 19 Jan 2025

Come and see the 2nd Queen's Royal Regiment of Foot parading in Napoleonic costumes firing their historic weapons. Time: 11am - 3pm. Firing between 2pm and 2.30pm Included with Museum Ticket

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Red House Museum and Gardens

Under Fives Friday - Soft Play Sessions

Each Friday in February 2025

Slide, balance, climb and bounce at the Red House Museum's first ever soft play sessions. Perfect for young children, our circus-themed play area is designed to delight and challenge. Inspired by this...

Curtis Museum

Dinosaur & Nature Trails

8 Feb 2025 - 2 Mar 2025

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Gosport Museum and Art Gallery

Dinosaurs : Home Education Day

12 Feb 2025 - 9 Jul 2025

At Hampshire Cultural Trust, we welcome Home School families to our venues for self-led visits throughout the year. This year we are also launching a series of dedicated home education days in which...

Andover Museum

Wednesday Craft Club: Valentine's Day Crafts

14 Feb 2025

Create a unique card and some paper flowers for your loved ones at Andover this Valentine's Day. Admission to Andover Museum is free.

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Willis Museum and Sainsbury Gallery

Nami's Trail

15 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2025

Basingstoke's My Home. The exhibition features illustrations by commissioned artist Nami Ralph www.facebook.com/namiralphstudio/ Her playful work is inspired by the concept of ‘home’ as seen through...

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Andover Museum

Room of Memories Lego Build

Saturday 15 - Sunday 23 February (open Wednesday to Sunday)

We'll be adding another dimension to our Doodle Room - Room of Memories this February half term, with a communal Lego Build! Can you recreate your favourite memories in 3D Lego creations? Free event...

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The Great Hall with Westgate Museum

Escape the Westgate

15 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2025

For centuries an undercover group has lain dormant, but now they are rising again. Can you outwit them and escape the Westgate before it’s too late?

The Great Hall with Westgate Museum

Quest for Camelot

15 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2025

Prove your worth by joining King Arthur's quest and completing the adventure. With Camelot as your final destination, will you end up part of the legacy, or forgotten to history?

Gosport Museum and Art Gallery

Mini Gallery Week: Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake

15 Feb 2025 - 22 Feb 2025

Children will explore hands-on art activities and creative workshops inspired by the beloved characters of Roald Dahl. Perfect for budding artists and bookworms alike, this week-long adventure will...