Eureka! The National Children's Museum
Halifax
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Head to Eureka! The National Children’s Museum in Halifax, West Yorkshire, for a fun-filled family day out like no other! Designed especially for children aged 0–11, Eureka! is packed with over 400 interactive exhibits and six themed zones, all created to inspire curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning.
With both indoor and outdoor play areas, it’s the perfect destination for a great day out - come rain or shine! Little minds will love exploring, discovering, and experimenting as they play their way through science, sound, art, and imagination.
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Your ticket includes:
- Day Entry to Eureka! The National Children’s Museum (for one single visit)
- Average visit duration 3-4hrs
General Information
- Eureka! The National Children’s Museum is an attraction designed for children and young people aged 0 – 11 and their parents or caregivers. Adults are not allowed to visit without children.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
- No alcohol or smoking – anywhere. That includes all buildings and throughout the grounds and is for all cigarettes including vapour or e-cigarettes.
- Please don’t eat packed lunches in the galleries. Please feel free to use one of the lunch areas provided.
Booking and Ticket Information
- Eureka! The National Children’s Musuem tickets bought through Picniq are for use just on the date booked as a one off visit.
- Picniq tickets can not be upgraded to an annual pass.
- Saving based off walk up rate and potential booking fees.
- Picniq accept all debit cards, Maestro, Visa and Mastercard as methods of payment. There is no credit card charge or booking fee.
- Online bookings are limited to a maximum of 12 visitors.
- Tickets purchased through Picniq are not refundable. The date of the visit can be amended for a fee of £10 per booking. Terms and conditions apply.
- Picniq Ltd acts as agent for all tickets/bookings on behalf of the supplier/principle ('the attraction'). For Picniq booking terms click here
Directions
Address:
Eureka! The National Children's Museum, Discovery Road, Halifax HX1 2NE
By Car:
Eureka! is in Halifax, which is about halfway between Leeds and Manchester. Leave the M62 at jct 24, follow A629 to Halifax, then follow brown tourist signs to Eureka!
Car Parking:
Parking is available right next to the museum
£3.60 for 3 hours
£5.50 for 6 hours
By Bus:
Eureka! Is about 5 minutes walk from Halifax Bus Station, which is serviced by regular local bus services
By Train:
Eureka! is right next door to Halifax railway station, served by regular trains from Leeds, Huddersfield and Manchester
Term Time:
Closed Mondays
Tuesday - Friday 10am - 4pm
Weekends 10am - 5pm
School holidays:
Daily 10am - 5pm
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