October Half Term

October Half Term

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Spooky Fun This Half Term at Milton Keynes Museum!

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained this half term? Head to Milton Keynes Museum for a week full of hands-on fun, interactive exhibits, and extra-special Halloween-themed activities your little monsters will love!

Arts & Crafts and Spooky Workshops

Let your children’s creativity run wild with spooky biscuit decorating (small additional charge) and fun Halloween crafts to take home.

Which Witch? Tales of the Coven

Black Sheep Collective brings Halloween magic to the Museum this half term. Keep your eyes peeled for mysterious witches appearing among the Museum’s Street of Shops, sharing stories, spells and secrets from the Coven. Expect playful encounters, pop-up storytelling and unexpected characters around every corner.

Every day during half term, 12pm–2pm

Treats & Eats

After all the excitement, stop by The Granary Tearoom for some wickedly delicious sweet and savoury snacks – perfect for little ghouls and grown-ups alike.

Dress up in your favourite Halloween costume and join in the fun!

Open every day throughout half term, 10.30am – 4.30pm

Pay once and visit for free all year! Under 5s go free.

Pre-book in advance or turn up on the day. No pre-booking required for annual ticket holders. 

“We spent another fantastic day at the museum during half term… our daughter never gets bored of visiting!"
Tripadvisor

Milton Keynes Museum is an independent charity. The cost of your ticket and the money you spend in the shop and tearoom is vital to keep the museum open for all to enjoy. Thank you for playing your part.

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Education Officer

Ellie megram

Ellie has lived in Milton Keynes and the surrounding area all her life.

Before joining Milton Keynes Museum, she worked as a primary school teacher where she especially enjoyed
planning enrichment activities and special events to give children a wealth of memorable experiences.

Passionate about the importance of learning beyond the classroom, Ellie values hands-on, interactive experiences that inspire curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

In her role as Education Officer, she develops engaging learning experiences and resources that bring the museum’s collections to life and spark fascination for learners of all ages.

Community Outreach Officer

Laura Dove

Laura is a creative who has previously worked in the Charity, Education & Local Government sectors, with three years of experience in community roles and is the Visual Arts Director of a Community-Based organisation in Uganda called Tambularts.

She’s based in Bedford but has had links to Milton Keynes throughout her life. She believes in bringing people together for the sake of the arts and aims to achieve this through the ‘Museum for a New City’ project by including a diverse range of the Milton Keynes community.

Laura loves the interactive nature of the Museum and as the Community Outreach Officer at Milton Keynes Museum, she wants to make sure people are involved in telling their stories and building heritage to contribute towards the permanent exhibitions in the new gallery.