What's On Families Family Fun The REME Museum has a whole range of activities to keep the whole family entertained from home or during a visit! With trails, worksheets and workshops there's lots to do and explore for all ages. Remember, under 5s go free and family tickets are available! The Museum has signed the Kids in Museums Manifesto, so you know we are committed to providing a safe, welcoming experience with children and young people in mind. Scroll down to find out everything we have to offer for families or choose one of the categories below: Things to Do Online Learning Facilities Things To Do Trails We offer seasonal trails for young visitors to explore, spot clues or objects and answer questions during their visit. These trails are designed to get children engaged with the museum displays and REME history. We have special trails throughout the year so try a new one each time, or try out our regular Hide and Seek i-Spy Trail. Pick up a trail map at the front desk or download ahead of your visit. Trail (pdf, 0.8MB) Every year our Summer trail features our hand painted REME gnomes, always with a new theme! In 2024, the gnomes had a new makeover to represent some different trades and roles within REME. Quizzes Looking to test your REME wisdom? Check out our REME Knowledge Quiz, available to pick up from Reception (or download and print before your visit if you wish). All the answers can be found while exploring the Museum. Quiz (pdf, 1.3 MB) If you'd rather try a digital quiz, make your way to the interactive table at the end of the Remembrance Gallery where you can find out what REME rank you'd be! Family Events and Activities Throughout the year we host a number of family-friendly event days and during during half terms and school holidays we regularly host all kinds of activities! Our programme includes: STEM workshops Arts and crafts drop-in sessions Lights Up, Sounds Down - quiet openings Family event days And more! What's on for families Creation Station is open during half terms and school holidays. Find tables for family groups to sit and enjoy colouring in, activity sheets or other paper crafts! Simply help yourself! When it's sunny during school holidays you may be able to tackle our outdoor Assault Course. This is not part of our playpark and requires supervision. It is only accessible during specific event days, we kindly ask you do not use the equipment on regular admission days. Online Learning Our online learning resources and YouTube Channel feature lots of exciting activities you can do from home. Accept the #REMEMuseumChallenge and get stuck into STEM, art and history projects from home. In this video our Education Officer explains how to make a balloon-powered vehicle at home! Facilities We understand an important part of planning a visit with children is knowing that facilities are available when you need them. If you have specific accessibility requirements, please check our Accessibility page and get in touch if you have any further questions. Toilets You can find toilets in two areas of the museum - by the galleries and by the café. In each of these areas you'll find ladies and mens facilities as well as an accessible toilet. Our two accessible public toilets are available to any visitor who needs to use the facilities and have plenty of space for prams or to ensure you don't need to leave other children alone. You do not need to ask a staff member if you need to use the facilities, but we're always happy to help if you need us. Baby Changing If you're visiting with really young ones, you'll be happy to know we have baby changing facilities on site. You can currently find these facilities in two places - inside the ladies toilets near the café and inside the accessible toilet near the Remembrance Gallery exit. If you're unsure where to go, just ask at the front desk. Crowns Café Our onsite café is the perfect place to grab lunch or a quick coffee during your visit. In a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, you can enjoy breakfast rolls, homemade cakes, fresh barista coffees and a hot food menu that includes freshly made sandwiches, jacket potatoes and paninis as well as daily lunch specials. For our youngest visitors we have special lunch packs and tasty hot options. If you would prefer to bring a packed lunch, we have picnic benches outdoors at the rear of the museum. Just ask at the front desk. Playpark With REME-themed equipment for young ones to enjoy, our purpose-built playpark adds a whole lot more fun to your visit! Open 10.00am - 16.00pm, Tuesday to Sunday (dependent on museum opening hours), you can access the play park from the outdoor café area or round the side of the museum building from the car park. From helicopter slides to climbing frames, there's something for everyone. Please remember that young children should be supervised at all times. WiFi We have free public WiFi throughout the museum building including in the cafe, so you never have to worry about going offline. Whether you want to make sure you're contactable or need internet for your young one's favourite game, you're covered with us. Simply look for 'REME Museum Guest WiFi' on your device's WiFi list. Emergencies First Aid Our staff are trained in First Aid and have access to several First Aid kits around the Museum building. Our First Aid kits include First Responder Communication Fans which include both drawings/symbols and descriptive words for emergency situations. These can be used by our staff with non-verbal individuals and small children to help them to express either how they are feeling emotionally or how their sensory environment is affecting them. If you require First Aid for any reason during your visit, please find a member of staff who will be happy to assist you. Our staff will be able to dial 999 for you in the case of an emergency, but if you need to locate your position to emergency respondents, the main entrance to the Museum is located at ///cake.shifters.hypocrite on what3words Lost Child If for any reason you are separated from your child, please come to the Reception desk and our staff will be happy to assist you in finding them. We can check cameras and use our overhead announcement system, as well as help you physically look. Manage Cookie Preferences