Summer Fun

Join Eureka! for a summer holiday of fun with events to suit all interests. There are loads of activities, great shows and performing arts to engage in, and even some storytelling for the little ones.

Meet the dinosaurs walking around the museum, with regular appearances of the agile and fearsome raptors and some bigger beasts, the roaming carnivores. If you look closely there may also be some less intimidating baby dinos, but don’t let their size fool you!

Eureka! has loads of science themed events this summer, from blue-haired mad scientist Professor Pumpernickel and his crazy science experiments to its Squirrel Walnutkins Saves the Planet show. This unmissable show is 50-minutes long and is specifically designed to engage SEN children with its interactive elements; it’s also accessible to those with special auditory needs coming with a BSL interpreter. Squirrel Walnutkins must stop the last tree in Evergreen Wood from being cut down in an adventure to save the planet with her trusty friend Felix the Fox. Catch the show on both 25th and 26th August, with two performances per day.

If performances are what your child will love, then Eureka! has got you covered! Gacko, the amazing showman has several performances throughout summer to catch, with additional spectacular shows by The Great Mandavi, street performer, entertainer, and fire juggler. If you also want some hands-on experiences for a child who loves the spotlight, Alfie & His Ukeleles will be providing ukelele workshops over the season.

Great for tiny tots, but with everyone welcome, are some magical story time spots. A Eureka! favourite, Ian Douglas and his story cart will be coming to the museum throughout the summer to pique your curiosity, just look for his signature teal blue wagon! Another story time special is Magical Story Jars which allow children to create their own stories from a magical set of cards. Come to its drop-in session to try your hand at creating your own story.

You won’t want to miss these special events and performances this summer so don’t forget when you pay once, you can play as many times as you want for the whole year! The summer holidays are a great time to take advantage of your Eureka! annual pass, come and see what different things it has on offer every single day. Events will run from 22nd July to 3rd September.

All tickets must be pre-booked online at Book.eureka.org.uk/play