The museum that’s ‘the best in Manchester’ you need to visit this February half term
15.02.2024 - 06:25
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Families will be looking for ways to keep kids occupied now that the school holidays are upon us once more. The weather can be unpredictable over February half term, so it’s a good idea to have some rainy day options.
Indoor activities don’t have to be expensive, however, and Greater Manchester has some incredible museums and galleries you can visit completely free of charge. Among them is the People’s History Museum in Spinningfields, overlooking the River Irwell.
As the “national museum of democracy” it might not be the first place that springs to mind when you’re thinking of places to visit with the kids this half term, yet it’s got a range of exhibitions and activities on offer appealing to children of a range of ages. It’s a museum that strikes the right balance between fun and informative.
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Running from February 10 to February 25 is The Twitchers Museum Adventure, organised by Kids in Museums and Walker Books to make the release of Feather, the latest book in The Twitchers series by MG Leonard. Kids can follow a trail throughout the museum, looking out for birds and completing an activity sheet along the way.
New for 2024 is the museum’s Banner Exhibition, featuring 26 banners chosen from the largest collection of political and trade union banners in the world. During their visit kids can play Banner Bingo, looking out for different images throughout the exhibition. They have two versions of the bingo, one more challenging than the other, so it’s suitable for different ages. Afterwards they can collect a small prize for taking part.
The Little Suffragettes Trail is aimed at children aged five to 12, for them to discover how women have campaigned