Family Articles

Press Release - Jul 2024

Your family guide to the summer

Six weeks off school. Six whole weeks. What are we going to do with the kids? It's a lot to think about and coordinate - but the summer holidays should be a time for great experiences and making memories. Here's our handy guide for how we can help you through it, rain or shine:

Family - Nov 2022

Meet the I Wonder team!

Meet Kay, Jane, Kara and Dom. Together, these four ladies run 'I Wonder', our sessions for pre-schoolers. Each week they make sure our youngest visitors and their adult - whether it's their parent, carer or grandparent - get a warm welcome and have the chance to make some really happy memories together.

Press Release - Jul 2021

The Box shortlisted for national Family Friendly Museum Award

The Box has been shortlisted for the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award.

News - Jun 2021

Behind The Scenes: Creating our family trails

Visiting The Box with young children? Our trails are designed to encourage families to experience our collections and galleries together. Here, our Senior Engagement and Learning Officer explores the process of creating them.

News - Apr 2020

Culture in Quarantine, 27 April 2020: Online Family Fun

Since lockdowns began around the world many cultural venues have moved their content online. Some have also developed new digital initiatives. Many of these are aimed at children and families and there are some great resources and activities on offer. Here’s a roundup of the some of the best ones.