We work with museums, heritage sites and cultural organisations to help them welcome and include children, young people and families. www.kidsinmuseums.org.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/kidsinmuseums.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/kidsinmuseums.bsky.social/post/3mokiqw4yls2i🎉 The wait is over! Meet the Family Friendly Museum Award 2026 shortlist 🏆 Spread across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, this year’s museums are finding imaginative, practical ways to make family visits easy and fun. See who made the shortlist: https://kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2026/06/the-family-friendly-museum-award-2026-shortlist/18 Jun 2026 09:19 +0000at://did:plc:zropj2ia7b25vv463o7cdonp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mokiqw4yls2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/kidsinmuseums.bsky.social/post/3mhgcgqw5vc2uOur spring and summer training programme has sprung 🐣 Whether you want to improve your venue's welcome for autistic families, consult with young people or recruit a young trustee, we have a fantastic range of free or low cost webinars coming up: https://kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/training-and-consultancy/19 Mar 2026 15:19 +0000at://did:plc:zropj2ia7b25vv463o7cdonp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhgcgqw5vc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/kidsinmuseums.bsky.social/post/3mfjoshseek27Aged 18-25 and interested in learning new skills, meeting and learning from senior sector leaders and building your understanding of how a cultural organisation works? Kids in Museums is currently recruiting 2 young people to join our Board ➡️https://kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/vacancies/23 Feb 2026 12:48 +0000at://did:plc:zropj2ia7b25vv463o7cdonp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfjoshseek27https://bsky.app/profile/kidsinmuseums.bsky.social/post/3menpqtxnqc23The 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: https://kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/family-friendly-museum-award/12 Feb 2026 09:51 +0000at://did:plc:zropj2ia7b25vv463o7cdonp/app.bsky.feed.post/3menpqtxnqc23https://bsky.app/profile/kidsinmuseums.bsky.social/post/3mcz57u72bc2xWe’re delighted to welcome Paul Sapwell as the new Chair of Kids in Museums. In this short video, Paul shares his thoughts on what makes a great museum experience and what he'll bring to this new role. Read the full news story ➡️ https://kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2026/01/paul-sapwell-appointed-new-chair-of-kids-in-museums/ #CulturalLeadership22 Jan 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:zropj2ia7b25vv463o7cdonp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcz57u72bc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/kidsinmuseums.bsky.social/post/3mcccbb3prf2jWhat happens when you look at art a little differently? 👀 Find out on the #ArtSchoolTrail at over 35 museums across the UK this February half term. A free, creative trail for families to explore artworks - with a sticker prize at the end! ℹ️ https://kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/museum-trails/art-school/13 Jan 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:zropj2ia7b25vv463o7cdonp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcccbb3prf2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/kidsinmuseums.bsky.social/post/3mbylxl2p662p🏆 Family Friendly Museum Award: Special category announced This year, our Award special category will shine a spotlight on museums giving young people valuable careers experience in the heritage sector. Join our free webinar on Tues 3 March to learn more ➡️ https://kids-in-museums.cademy.io/hurdles-to-participation-and-family-friendly-museum-award-afternoon-cuppa-session09 Jan 2026 13:27 +0000at://did:plc:zropj2ia7b25vv463o7cdonp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbylxl2p662phttps://bsky.app/profile/kidsinmuseums.bsky.social/post/3mbvxaqey4r2sFREE WEBINAR: Cuppa session for freelancers and consultants Wednesday 21 January, 1pm - 2pm Working in a #freelance or consultancy role in the heritage sector? Set aside some time this January to connect over a cuppa ☕ Places are free, booking essential ➡️ https://kids-in-museums.cademy.io/kids-in-museums-cuppa-session-for-freelancers-and-consultants08 Jan 2026 12:11 +0000at://did:plc:zropj2ia7b25vv463o7cdonp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbvxaqey4r2shttps://bsky.app/profile/kidsinmuseums.bsky.social/post/3mbt7frwfls2tNEW WEBINAR: Planning and running family workshops Tuesday 10 February, 10am-12.30pm Learn about the developmental stages of children aged 0-12 to help you plan engaging family workshops for a wide range of ages. Book here: https://kids-in-museums.cademy.io/planning-and-running-family-workshops07 Jan 2026 09:59 +0000at://did:plc:zropj2ia7b25vv463o7cdonp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbt7frwfls2thttps://bsky.app/profile/kidsinmuseums.bsky.social/post/3mbqvurcsqq2jMuseum worker or volunteer based in #Wales? Start 2026 by learning a new skill on our free webinar unpacking how to create museum visual stories! 📆 Monday 12 January, 10am - 11.30am Places free but booking essential Book here: https://kids-in-museums.cademy.io/how-to-create-a-museum-visual-story-wales-sut-i-greu-stori-weledol-mewn-amgueddfa-cymru06 Jan 2026 12:03 +0000at://did:plc:zropj2ia7b25vv463o7cdonp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbqvurcsqq2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/kidsinmuseums.bsky.social/post/3mbo3bxfrpy2uHappy New Year! 🎉 We're refreshed, renewed - and ready to make 2026 the best year yet for children, families and young people in museums. Want to join us? Full dates for 2026 here: https://kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2025/12/get-involved-with-kids-in-museums-in-2026/05 Jan 2026 09:01 +0000at://did:plc:zropj2ia7b25vv463o7cdonp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbo3bxfrpy2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/kidsinmuseums.bsky.social/post/3madpcmi6ic2n🎉 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.19 Dec 2025 12:35 +0000at://did:plc:zropj2ia7b25vv463o7cdonp/app.bsky.feed.post/3madpcmi6ic2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/kidsinmuseums.bsky.social/post/3ma3vewlvou2pIt’s been a pleasure and a privilege to work with so many brilliant sites this year, all of whom are helping to set the standard for high quality family provision in the heritage sector. Want to get involved next year? Check out our key dates for 2026 ➡️ https://kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2025/12/get-involved-with-kids-in-museums-in-2026/16 Dec 2025 10:03 +0000at://did:plc:zropj2ia7b25vv463o7cdonp/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma3vewlvou2phttps://bsky.app/profile/kidsinmuseums.bsky.social/post/3m73hqqpkza2nWork 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 ➡️ https://www.a-m-a.co.uk/together-we-act/03 Dec 2025 12:34 +0000at://did:plc:zropj2ia7b25vv463o7cdonp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m73hqqpkza2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/kidsinmuseums.bsky.social/post/3m6yjom4gvr2mKickstart your 2026 - our new programme is packed with free and low cost training opportunities to develop new skills and create great museum experiences for children, families and young people 🏛️ Webinars include three free sessions. Find out more ➡️ https://kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/training-and-consultancy/02 Dec 2025 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:zropj2ia7b25vv463o7cdonp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6yjom4gvr2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/kidsinmuseums.bsky.social/post/3m64uyvgwr22gTODAY! [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Nov 2025 08:38 +0000at://did:plc:zropj2ia7b25vv463o7cdonp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m64uyvgwr22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/kidsinmuseums.bsky.social/post/3m64uxm6vkc2gIt’s our favourite day of the year - kids are taking over museums for #TakeoverDay 🥳 We'll be sharing events from the day on our Instagram stories. Head to @kidsinmuseums to see the day unfold, or get a sneak peek into just some of the events taking place here ➡️ https://kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2025/11/kids-in-museums-takeover-day-2025/21 Nov 2025 08:37 +0000at://did:plc:zropj2ia7b25vv463o7cdonp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m64uxm6vkc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/kidsinmuseums.bsky.social/post/3m62t5q5gns2s"On Takeover Day, we want children and young people to go beyond passive observation, to instead shadow a museum professional and take on real life museum tasks." Read our deep-dive into the impact of Takeover Day, featured on @artsprofessional.co.uk ➡️ https://www.artsprofessional.co.uk/feature/kids-take-over-the-museum20 Nov 2025 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:zropj2ia7b25vv463o7cdonp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m62t5q5gns2shttps://bsky.app/profile/kidsinmuseums.bsky.social/post/3m62j2vpxlk27#TakeoverDay is TOMORROW! Run by Kids in Museums since 2010, Takeover Day has given over 45,000 children and young people a unique careers opportunity - to try out real jobs and hands on tasks in museums, galleries and heritage sites. Explore all events ➡️ https://kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/takeover-day/20 Nov 2025 09:59 +0000at://did:plc:zropj2ia7b25vv463o7cdonp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m62j2vpxlk27https://bsky.app/profile/kidsinmuseums.bsky.social/post/3m4uyur2oji27👋 How confident are you in your museum’s welcome for Deaf visitors? 1 in 3 UK adults are Deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus - and for Deaf families, an inclusive welcome makes all the difference. 💷 £25 per place: https://kids-in-museums.cademy.io/deaf-awareness-session-for-museums05 Nov 2025 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:zropj2ia7b25vv463o7cdonp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4uyur2oji27https://bsky.app/profile/kidsinmuseums.bsky.social/post/3m4i4jabin42rFrom July 2024 to March 2025, we worked with Museum Development South West to support local museums to improve their offer for families. We've got three great new case studies about their experiences, packed with low cost changes that families loved. Read them here: kidsinmuseums.org.uk/resources/31 Oct 2025 09:02 +0000at://did:plc:zropj2ia7b25vv463o7cdonp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4i4jabin42rhttps://bsky.app/profile/kidsinmuseums.bsky.social/post/3m4dfolpppa2j🤝 Want to develop a clear plan for how your museum can begin to consult with local families to create programmes and activities that are deeply connected to your community? There's still places left on our November training webinar! Book here ➡️ https://kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/training-and-consultancy/?cadpath=kids-in-museums%2Fmeaningful-consultation-with-children-and-families29 Oct 2025 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:zropj2ia7b25vv463o7cdonp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4dfolpppa2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/kidsinmuseums.bsky.social/post/3m46i7mfso32dBased in #Scotland or #Wales? We’ve got some great free training webinars to help your museum connect better with children and families 👇 Scotland: Creating Family Friendly Museums - 29 October Wales: Working in partnership with ALN families - 1 December https://kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/training-and-consultancy/27 Oct 2025 13:04 +0000at://did:plc:zropj2ia7b25vv463o7cdonp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m46i7mfso32d