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Eureka! The National Children's Museum

National Museum & Exhibition · West Yorkshire, England

Eureka! The National Children's Museum is a national museum & exhibition in West Yorkshire, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £18.95–£20.95 · Child £18.95–£20.95 · Family £75.80
Checked on the official page: everyone aged 3+ pays £18.95 online / £20.95 walk-up; under-1s free. No family ticket listed, so the family figure is 4 people online.
Opening timesSchool holidays daily 10am-5pm. Term time: closed Monday; Tue-Fri 10am-4pm; Sat-Sun 10am-5pm.
Best time to goWeekdays in term time; first slot of the day.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast.
Best agesMost suit about 5-12; free places suit short visits with younger children
If it rainsMostly indoors: wet days tend to be busiest
ParkingOn-site car park. (£4 for 3 hours; £6 for 6 hours)
FoodCafé with sandwiches, salads and fries. Packed lunches welcome in the lunch areas.
Money saverMany are free, so budget for parking and food only; go for 2 hours, not all day.
Top tipsAimed at ages 0-11; do the main zones first. Book online for lower price.
What to packSnacks, water bottle, pram or carrier, wipes

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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