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Easter Holidays at The MERL

Easter Holidays, during Museum opening hours

Explore The MERL this Easter!

Enjoy trails and activities in the galleries and garden

  • Book a space at our Museums, My Way session on 7th April for neurodiverse visitors of all ages
  • Have a go at a themed trail in the MERL’s garden (free)
  • Discover the Spring Family Activity Packs
  • Free hands-on make-and-take activities in the Learning Studio
  • Try your hand at brass rubbing
  • Have a go at a variety of gallery and garden trails including our woodland brass rubbing trail
  • Have fun on the fabulous wooden play-on tractor and wagon
  • Bring a picnic or enjoy an Easter treat in the cafe!

Easter closing times

The museum (including the cafe, shop and garden) will be closed on certain days over the Easter holidays:

Monday 7th April: Museum is closed except for our bookable Museums, My Way Event

Thursday 17th – Friday 18th April closed

Saturday 19th April OPEN

Easter Sunday 20th April & Bank Holiday Monday 21st April  closed

The museum will open again as normal from Tuesday 22nd April