Raring2go! Southwarwickshire

Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 22 raring2go .co.uk GO-TO GUIDE to Local Museums 1. Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum Birmingham’s award winning science museum. Highlights include Mini Brum, an exciting child-sized world, aimed at under 8s, the only 4K Planetarium in the Midlands and The Science Garden, an outdoor discovery space packed with surprises and fun activities. 2. Avoncroft Museum, near Bromsgrove The museum houses 25 historic buildings covering over 700 years of Midlands history including the National Collection of Telephone Kiosks! 3. Market Hall Museum, Warwick Popular exhibits include The Museum Bear, Oisin (our tweeting Giant Irish Deer skeleton), the historic Wilmcote Plesiosaur skeleton, two Warwickshire Roman silver coin hoards and the Cross Hands Quarry Dinosaur. 4. MAD Museum, Stratford Upon Avon This quirky attraction displays interactive pieces of Mechanical Art and Design. Think of the machines and gizmos used in Wallace and Gromit, Scrapheap Challenge and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. 5. Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall, Stratford Upon Avon Your visit to Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall will bring to life William’s time as a schoolboy. You’ll find out how his outlook and ambitions were formed by the lessons he attended at the Guildhall and the plays he saw there. 6. British Motor Museum, Gaydon Explore the largest collection of historic British cars in the world. Unravel the mystery of how cars work with interactive exhibits. Enjoy a free guided tour with one of the enthusiastic costumed guides who will help bring the cars to life. 7. Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Stratford Upon Avon Make your own personal connection with the world’s most famous playwright at William Shakespeare’s childhood home. Our costumed guides will take you on a journey back in time with tales of Shakespeare’s family life and his father’s glove making business. 8. Compton Verney, Warwickshire There’s something for everyone to enjoy. As well as the 120 acres of stunning parkland and outdoor adventure playground, the gallery hosts world-class art exhibitions. 9. Blists Hill Victorian Town, Ironbridge Step back in time at this living outdoor museum where all the staff dress in period costume. Visit a host of restored Victorian buildings and find out what life was like more than 100 years ago. 10. RAF Museum, Cosford A free to enter museum. You will be able to get up close to a fantastic collection of aircraft and exhibits. There’s a 4D Experience (charges apply) where you can fly with the Red Arrows, take part in a Second World War bombing mission or First World War dog fight. Don’t miss the new flight themed outdoor children’s playground. In 2020 we missed our local museums. They are such a great way to teach children about so many things; our past, their heritage, the town they live in. Inquisitive minds need visual stimulus to help all those history lessons to come to life, and museums these days are no longer stuffy, silent venues. Costumes, characters, hands-on workshops, technology and interactive displays all play a part in today’s visitor experience. They’re also a great idea for a rainy day activity! So, if you’re eager to step into a museum again in 2021, take a look at these suggestions: Check the full feature on our website for even more museums for you and your children to explore across the Midlands.