Join us for a fun-filled session of play and active learning.

Our friendly Toddler Explorer sessions are aimed at ages 1 to 3, and are specially designed for parents/carers and toddlers to play and learn together.

Each one-hour session includes themed arts and crafts, museum objects and storytime.

Upcoming Sessions

Friday 4 September – Wash Day

Join us to hear a story Pants! by Giles Andreae. Sort out some clothes and have a go at washing the old-fashioned way!

Friday 2 October – Night Animals

Listen to the story Owl Babies by Martin Waddell, make a bat and mole picture and leafy hedgehog.

Friday 6 November – Roman Rings and Puppy Paws

Hear Mog and The Romans by Helen Nicoll and Jan Pienkowsk, make a mosaic dog and take a close look at a real-life Roman ring!  

Friday 4 December – Crazy Christmas

Listen to the story Mog’s Christmas by Judith Kerr and make some festive goodies!

Friday 8  January – Snow and Ice

Hear Winter Garden by Ruth Brown, make a penguin to play on ice and have some snow themed fun.

Friday 5 February – Winter Animals

Hear a story, make a fluffy squirrel and much more. 

Friday 5 March – Funky Feet

Listen to I wish That I had Duck Feet by Theo Le Sieg , paint your own feet and animal track pictures plus much more! 

What Are The Benefits?

All our sessions have been created on the understanding that toddlers learn best when they are exploring their world, with an attentive adult, engaged in play.

Each session consists of developmentally appropriate activities for children and adults to enjoy together. It also provides a place for parents to meet, share common experiences and learn about their child’s development.

Toddler Explorers is the perfect way for a parent/carer and child to experience a museum visit at an early stage in the child’s development.

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel, please contact us before 1.00 pm on the Tuesday before the session is due to take place to receive a refund. This will enable us to make your place available to another family. Call us on 01823 255088. Cancellations received after this date will not be refunded.