Discover museum venues for families. Check opening hours, facilities, and age suitability.
A free, volunteer-run Victorian colliery site with a mighty steam winding engine, narrow gauge railway, café, and bags of real industrial character.
The birthplace of the suffragette movement, this four-room house museum was Emmeline Pankhurst's actual home. Open Thursdays and Sundays, with a cafe, garden, and wonderfully passionate volunteers on hand.
Walk through the player tunnel and explore one of football's most famous stadiums, with museum displays showcasing decades of history. A memorable experience whether you're a devoted fan or just curious about the club.
A wonderfully maintained museum with working Victorian steam engines. Free entry, interactive displays, and staff who really know their stuff.
Free to visit, with a brilliantly atmospheric Victorian street (Lark Hill Place) complete with original shop fronts, plus art galleries and a local history library.
Tour the real filming location of Coronation Street with a knowledgeable guide, then explore the museum exhibition packed with props and iconic sets.
Free world-class museum with dinosaur galleries, Egyptian mummies and fascinating cultural collections. Perfect for curious kids who love history and nature.
Stunning 17th-century manor with period rooms, gardens, woods and a mini-railway. Perfect for families keen on history and outdoor exploration.
A behind-the-scenes museum experience by appointment, where families explore fascinating historical collections guided by passionate staff in an intimate setting.
Descend into a real coal mine and experience life as a working miner at this fascinating museum with pit ponies, heritage buildings, and nature trails.
A free Victorian mill museum with working machinery, steam demos, back-to-back houses and a volunteer blacksmith. Pram and wheelchair friendly, and kids genuinely love it.
Home to over 140,000 football artefacts, a kids' discovery zone and interactive skills simulators. Open every day, and your ticket gets you back in for the whole year.