Families
Shortlist revealed for UK’s best family friendly museum
There are 20 museums in the running for the Kids in Museums award this year
Spotlight | Creating family-friendly trails
Holly Black shares practical tips on planning impactful trails
Case study | Creating trails for temporary exhibitions
IWM's trail encourages families to engage with artworks telling the story of the blitz
VAT cut promises cheaper museum tickets for families
Tax rate reduced to 5% for certain attractions over summer holidays
Experience Barnsley wins Family Friendly Museum Award 2025
Black Cultural Archives also recognised for its social justice work with young people
New research sheds light on changing visitor behaviour and demographics
Families becoming significantly more selective and booking tickets later
Q&A | ‘We made a lot of plasticine poo’
The Thackray Museum’s Jack Gann lifts the lid on its new child-led exhibition
New social justice category for Family Friendly Museum Award
Eighteen organisations in the running for the annual award, which will be announced in October
Case study | Playing at London Museum Docklands
The museum runs regular sessions as well as open-ended immersive spaces
Eighteen museums up for Family Friendly awards
Prize includes new category recognising best youth groups
