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October Fun for Families at Mansfield Museum!
This October, Mansfield Museum is bursting with creative, hands-on activities for families and children! From arts and crafts to dance and cultural celebrations, there’s something for everyone.

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Young Persons Open Mic Night
Join us for our next Young Persons open mic night hosted by Mia from Right to Write at Mansfield Museum on Thursday 6 February 2025.
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A wintery tale for the whole family to share
From the company who brought you The Lost Present…A Christmas Adventure! comes a new wintery tale for the whole family to share.
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Feeling Curious? Join the Toot at our Children’s Festival!
Two unmissable family shows are coming to Mansfield Museum this October half-term as part of our Children’s Festival and we’ve got an offer you can’t refuse to see them both!
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Mansfield Museum chosen for top early years project to support families
Mansfield Museum has been awarded £65,000 for an ambitious and prestigious programme to help enrich the lives of families with young children.
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Your stories of Mansfield wanted!
Over the next two months we're gathering memories and stories connected to buildings and locations that feature in the Museum's Buxton watercolour collection.
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Celebrating Mansfield's Industry: Eviosys and Linney
At Mansfield Museum, we are proud to highlight the success of our local industry leaders, Eviosys and Linney.
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New museum exhibition celebrating the local natural world opens in Mansfield
The fascinating story of local fungi and how it underpins our natural world is being explored in a new museum exhibition in Mansfield.
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Under 5's stay and play sessions are back!
Fantastic news! Under 5’s Stay and Play sessions are back from Friday 26 April 2024.
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School workshops at Mansfield Museum
Are you looking to book a visit for the summer or Autumn term? We offer a flexible approach to support learning with a range of workshops.
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Major new natural history display opening at Mansfield Museum
Ever heard of a Bornean Bristlehead? Or a Rhinoceros Hornbill?