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Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 7d

Is your museum staying ahead of the curve on accessibility? 👁️

Visual stories are a simple but powerful accessibility tool used by a variety of museum visitors. Join us on Tuesday 14 October for a practical online session to learn how to create your own ➡️ kids-in-museums.cademy.io/how-to-creat...

How to create a museum visual story, tuesday 14 October, 10-11.30am

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Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 8d

🏛️ Thinking of participating in Takeover Day?

Book a free spot on our Afternoon Cuppa session today at 2pm to find out more about the benefits of getting involved - recordings are also available for anyone unable to attend live.

Don't forget a cuppa ☕ kids-in-museums.cademy.io/creating-inc...

creating inclusive career pathways for young people: afternoon cuppa session in partnership with GEM Tuesday 30 September 2pm - 3.30pm

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Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 9d

Could you be the next Chair of Trustees at Kids in Museums?
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Tues 30 September, 5pm

It's your last chance to apply to be the Chair of Trustees at Kids in Museums - a small but mighty charity working with museums across the UK. Find out more kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/v...

Could you be the next chair of Kids in Museums? Deadline to apply: 30 September | Visit kidsinmuseums.org.uk to find out more

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Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 13d

💡 Could a visit to your museum inspire a young person to pursue their own heritage career?

If you're interested in simple, effective ways to build young people's confidence, skills and career pathways, join our free webinar on 30 September 🤝

Creating inclusive career pathways for young people: Afternoon Cuppa Session by Kids in Museums on cademy.io

Creating inclusive career pathways for young people: Afternoon Cuppa Session Tuesday 30 September, 2pm - 3.30pm In partnership with GEM Join Kids in Museums and Group for Education in Museums (GEM)…

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Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 14d

Working at a museum in #Scotland and interested in low and no cost ways develop your family friendly provision? Book a place on our free webinar in partnership with @museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk ⬇️

Wednesday 29 October, 10.30am - 11.30am ➡️ kids-in-museums.cademy.io/creating-fam...

Creating family friendly museums Cuppa session (Scotland) Wednesday 29 October 10.30am - 11.30am

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Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 16d

Become the next Chair of Kids in Museums: deadline to apply Tuesday 30 September ⏰

If you're passionate about children's access to heritage and culture and have a deep understanding of the UK museum sector, we'd love to hear from you.

Find out more & apply ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/v...

two children and an adult gaze down in wonder at an illuminated cabinet in a museum display

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Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 20d

We’re excited to share that the UK’s biggest #FamilyArts & culture conference is back in 2026!

A brilliant chance to connect, learn & be inspired.
📅 12 Feb | 📍 Newcastle

🎟️ Early Bird tickets now open (with discounts for freelancers & small orgs).
👉 familyarts.co.uk/family-arts-conference-2026

Family Arts Conference 2026: Changemakers & Storytellers - Family Arts

This year, we invite both established and aspiring leaders to join us to learn about and to strengthen the IMPACT of your work, your role, and your contribution to the cultural sector, and for…

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Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 21d

Take the next step in your leadership journey: Become the next chair of Kids in Museums

💡 Provide strategic leadership to a small charity with a big impact
🏛️ Champion access to museums for families & young people

Free info session: Thu 18 Sept, 1–2pm 👉 kids-in-museums.cademy.io/kids-in-muse...

Kids in Museums: Chair information session by Kids in Museums on cademy.io

Kids in Museums: Chair information session Thursday 18 September 2025, 1pm - 2pm Kids in Museums wants to appoint a new Chair of Trustees to replace Vanessa Eke from December 2025. At an exciting po...

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Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 23d

We're looking for a new Chair of Trustees!

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about access to culture and looking to take the next step in their leadership journey.

Find out more at our info session on 18 Sept, 1pm – 2pm: kids-in-museums.cademy.io/kids-in-muse...

Two children look at an artefact in an object handling session

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ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 27d

New Training Season from @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social!
📖💡Webinars are available on engaging families for relevant programming and welcoming Deaf children, young people, and families. Led by top experts and diverse organisations
#museum #education #training

Training - Kids in Museums

We provide a range of training events and consultancy for the museum sector in the UK and internationally, including bespoke Family Friendly Museum Audits.

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Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 27d

Free webinar for museum teams in Wales ⬇️

Learn more about how babies experience museums to help you to develop, or improve provision for this audience and their parents/carers 👶

Free but booking essential ➡️ kids-in-museums.cademy.io/babies-in-mu...

Babies in museums - free training webinar (Wales) Monday 20 October, 10am - 12pm

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Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 28d

New case study now live ✨

Learn how the reorganisation of a foyer space & the introduction of a 'Creative Corner' helped Grundy Art Gallery to develop their provision for family audiences, part of the Family Friendly Museum Programme w @musdevnorth.bsky.social kidsinmuseums.org.uk/resources/gr...

We have definitely broadened the scope
of our family offer and feel more comfortable in our delivery going forward. Families and their needs are a higher priority in our collective thinking and planning. We have also improved how we highlight our offer for families through our verbal welcome, interpretation boards and website.

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Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 29d

Creating a good visual story for your museum can pay dividends, both for pre-visit reassurance and on site navigation.

We’re really excited to welcome SEND in Museums Consultant Sam Bowen back for a second session of this previously sold out training➡️ kids-in-museums.cademy.io/how-to-creat...

How to create a museum visual story by Kids in Museums on cademy.io

Tuesday 14 October, 10-11.30am Do you want to create a visual story about your museum to help families and other visitors plan their visits, but don’t know where to start? We’re pleased to welcome…

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Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · Sep 8

Are you passionate about children's access to heritage & culture? Do you want to play a key role in shaping national conversations and driving change?

Kids in Museums is looking for a new Chair to lead us through the next stage of our development. Find out more kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/v...

Lead the change: become our next Chair of Trustees. Deadline to apply: 30 September. Visit www.kidsinmuseums.org.uk to find out more

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Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · Sep 4

Founded in 2003, Kids in Museums has grown into an influential national charity that supports significant change in museums through powerful national programmes. Could you lead us on the stage next of our journey?

Deadline to apply: 30 September
Learn more: kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/v...

Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · Sep 3

Looking for free and low cost training opportunities with Kids in Museums? Our autumn training programme is now live 🍂 Sessions cover:

👁️Creating museum visual stories
🤝 Meaningful consultation with families
👌 Deaf Awareness Training
Tickets from £5 - £40.

kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/t... ️

Training - Kids in Museums

We provide a range of training events and consultancy for the museum sector in the UK and internationally, including bespoke Family Friendly Museum Audits.

kidsinmuseums.org.uk

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Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · Sep 2

Vanessa Eke will step down as Chair of Kids in Museums in December 2025 after three and a half successful years in the role. We are enormously grateful for the commitment, leadership and support she has shown to the charity since 2022.

Read the full statement ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2025/09/kids...

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Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · Sep 1

September is a great time to draw breath after a busy summer holiday. The Kids in Museums website has over 100 completely free resources, covering topics including:

🖼️ Creating family friendly exhibitions
👶 Welcoming babies to museums
🤝 How to host a Takeover Day

Resources Archive - Kids in Museums

Check out our guides to great family days out in the UK.

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Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · Aug 29

⏳ The countdown to Takeover Day is on!

In under 3 months, museums across the UK will hand over the keys to young people, part of our national day giving young people an insight into what museums have to offer.

Want to get involved? Join our free webinar

Creating inclusive career pathways for young people: Afternoon Cuppa Session by Kids in Museums on cademy.io

Creating inclusive career pathways for young people: Afternoon Cuppa Session Tuesday 30 September, 2pm - 3.30pm In partnership with GEM Join Kids in Museums and Group for Education in Museums (GEM)…

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Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · Aug 28

📩 On the hunt for some professional inspiration? Sign up to the Kids in Museums newsletter for:

🆓 Free and low-cost training opportunities
🔍 Free museum trails
📰 Sector news and reports
💭 Free resources and case studies

Newsletter sign-up - Kids in Museums

Join our mailing list!

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Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · Aug 21

It’s #GCSE results day 🎓

For lots of young people, today shapes some big next steps - including future careers.

Want to open up more routes into a career in museums and heritage? Join our free September webinar with @gem.org.uk ➡️

Creating inclusive career pathways for young people: Afternoon Cuppa Session by Kids in Museums on cademy.io

Creating inclusive career pathways for young people: Afternoon Cuppa Session Tuesday 30 September, 2pm - 3.30pm In partnership with GEM Join Kids in Museums and Group for Education in Museums (GEM)…

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Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · Aug 20

📜 Have you heard of the Kids in Museums Manifesto - and do you know how it could help make your museum great for families?

💡 Co-created with families, the six simple guidelines can help make your museum museum great for kids. Sign up here ➡️

Manifesto - Kids in Museums

Find out about our Kids in Museums Manifesto: what it is, how it’s useful to your organisation and how to sign up.

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Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · Aug 19

Are you looking for free, fun activities to boost your museum’s holiday offer for families?

Registrations to host our free October half term trail open tomorrow - make sure you’re the first to hear by signing up here (choose the ‘Museums’ list) ➡️

Newsletter sign-up - Kids in Museums

Join our mailing list!

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Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · Aug 18

New webinar recording now live: Young people, mental health and museums

Explore how to:
👍 Support the mental health of your young visitors,
🤝 Work in partnership with organisations to deliver provision,
💕 Support staff wellbeing.

💻 Get access: kids-in-museums.cademy.io/recording-yo...

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Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · Aug 14

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing 😍

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