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Eureka! The National Children’s Museum

Halifax, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, HX1 2NE

A hands-on museum in Halifax made for children aged 0 to 11, with more than 400 interactive exhibits across six themed zones.

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Eureka! The National Children’s Museum
ENTRYTickets usually required

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STATUSCheck before travel

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LOCATIONHalifax

United Kingdom · HX1 2NE

Competition · free to enter

Win a family day out at Eureka!

A family visit for up to five people to the National Children’s Museum in Halifax, kindly given by Eureka!

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Competition

Win a family day at Eureka!

A family visit to Eureka! The National Children's Museum in Halifax for up to five people, kindly given by Eureka!

Closes 11:59pm on Sunday 8 November 2026. Free to enter.

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Competition rules
  1. Free to enter. Open to UK residents aged 18 or over. One entry per person: further entries with the same email are not counted.
  2. The competition closes at 11:59pm on Sunday 8 November 2026 (UK time). Late entries are not counted.
  3. Prize: A family visit to Eureka! The National Children's Museum in Halifax for up to five people, kindly given by Eureka! Voucher expires 31 December 2027. Check the voucher for any exclusions. There is no cash alternative.
  4. The winner is picked at random from all correct entries after the closing date, and contacted by email within 3 days. If they don't reply within 7 days, we may pick another winner.
  5. We share the winner's name and postal address with the prize provider only so they can send the prize. The winner's first name and county are available on request.
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  • 0–11the ages it’s made for
  • 400+hands-on exhibits
  • 6themed zones
  • Indoorgood on a rainy day

Eureka! The National Children’s Museum is a hands-on museum in Halifax, West Yorkshire, made for children aged 0 to 11. Nothing is kept behind glass: there are more than 400 interactive exhibits to touch, try and play with.

Children can step inside giant body parts, explore how music is made and try out jobs in a child-sized town. There are shows, science experiments and events through the year.

Inside Eureka!

Six themed zones, including two just for under-5s.

  • All About Me
  • Living & Working Together
  • SoundSpace
  • Spark
  • Desert Discovery under 5s
  • SoundGarden under 5s

Plan your visit: Eureka! is right next to Halifax railway station. It offers “pay once, play for a year” tickets. Check prices, opening times and what’s on before you travel.

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