Summer Holidays at The MERL
Fun activities for all the family
Throughout the summer holidays
Visit the museum during the holidays for trails, activities and more!
- Our new Rat Trail: Explore our galleries with a new, reimagined version of our classic scavenger hunt. Learn more
- Garden: Seasonal trail and woodland brass rubbing trail in our safe, walled garden. Climb on our fabulous wooden play-on tractor, or meet our chatty chickens. Learn more
- Summer Family Activity Packs: Enjoy arts and crafts at the museum or take them home. Find out more
- Studio drop-in activities: Free hands-on make-and-take crafts plus brass rubbing (subject to room availability)
- Bookable events: Summer Celebration, Summer Celebration, My Way and Museums, My Way
- Food and drink: Bring a picnic to enjoy in the garden or treat yourself to an snack in our café
Museum Opening Hours
Tuesday to Friday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am to 5pm
Closed Mondays.