Easter Adventures Await at Ripon Museums
Families looking for fun, creativity and a touch of history this Easter school holiday will find plenty to enjoy at Ripon’s trio of award-winning museums. With daily hands-on activities, special workshops and live performances, there’s something to spark every young imagination.
Workhouse Museum & Garden
Step back in time at the Workhouse Museum & Garden, where children can take part in engaging activities throughout the holidays:
Daily Activities:
- Easter finger puppets
- Garden herb trail
- Get To Work! interactive family trail
Special Events:
- Wednesday 1 April – Egg-painting workshop
- Saturday 4 April, 12:15pm – Fun storytelling session
- Wednesday 8 April – Paper flower making
- Saturday 11 April, 2:15pm – Fun storytelling session
From creative crafts to immersive trails, families can explore Victorian life while enjoying seasonal Easter fun.
Prison & Police Museum
Discover law and order through the ages with exciting activities designed to entertain and educate.
Daily Activities:
- Easter fingerprint cards
- Prison & Police family trail
Special Event:
- Saturday 4 April – ‘Meet the Policeman’ theatre performance at 11:30am, 1:30pm and 2:30pm
Young visitors can get hands-on with detective work and even meet a character from the past in this lively theatrical experience.
Courthouse Museum
Put your sleuthing skills to the test at the Courthouse Museum.
Daily Activity:
- Egg treasure hunt with a crime-solving twist
Perfect for budding detectives, this Easter-themed mystery challenge combines problem-solving with seasonal fun.
A Perfect Easter Day Out
Whether making crafts, following trails, solving mysteries or enjoying live storytelling, Ripon Museums offers an affordable and memorable day out for families during the Easter holidays.
All activities are included with your museum entry or annual pass, giving you access to fun across all three museums.
Activities are generally suitable for children aged 4+, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Some sessions involve glue, scissors or paint, so messy clothes are recommended for certain activities.
For full details, timings and any updates, please email [email protected] or call us on 01765 690799.
We look forward to your visit.