Halifax: Eureka! The National Children's Museum

Halifax

Spend Halloween at Eureka!

Included in your tickets

Celebrate Halloween at Eureka! The National Children's Museum - included with admission!

Step into a world of mystery and magic this October half-term as Halloween arrives at Eureka! The National Children's Museum. Enjoy spellbinding family activities inspired by witches, wizards, dragons and fantastical storytelling, all included with your standard admission ticket.

  • Dates: 24th October - 1st November 2026
  • Included with Admission: Enjoy all Halloween activities as part of your Eureka! visit
  • Room on the Broom Storytime: Take part in interactive storytelling sessions inspired by Julia Donaldson's much-loved tale
  • Dragon Tamer Survival School: Meet magical characters, tame baby dragons and discover fantastical creatures
  • Spooky SCRAPtastic Workshops: Create Halloween-inspired crafts using recycled materials
  • Autumn Sensory Play: Seasonal sensory activities designed for younger visitors
  • Halloween-Themed Activities: Enjoy magical adventures, creative workshops and family-friendly seasonal fun throughout the museum

Book Eureka! The National Children's Museum tickets for one of the best family days out in Yorkshire

If you're looking for a place where children can learn through play, spark their imagination and explore the world around them, Eureka! The National Children's Museum is packed with hands-on adventures for curious minds aged 0-11.

  • Discover hundreds of interactive exhibits designed especially for children
  • Learn through play, exploration, creativity and problem-solving
  • Step into immersive galleries covering science, the human body, nature and everyday life
  • Role-play real-world jobs, shops, homes and community spaces
  • Enjoy dedicated areas for babies, toddlers and younger children
  • Take part in hands-on activities, seasonal events and interactive experiences
  • Perfect for families looking for an educational and entertaining day out together

Eureka! The National Children's Museum in Halifax:

  • Adults will not be permitted to enter this attraction without a child in their party
  • Age Restrictions: Suitable for kids between 0-11 years old
  • Tickets Include: Admission for a single visit only and is not eligible for the annual pass, and cannot be upgraded on the day (*)
  • eTickets sent instantly by email and text
  • (*) Please Note: Discounted tickets booked with us are VALID FOR ONE VISIT ONLY. Your ticket provides admission for a single visit ONLY and is not eligible for the annual pass and cannot be upgraded on the day. Eureka! offer great value annual passes for visitors booking standard tickets directly on the Eureka! website only.

Discover a museum where touching, playing and exploring is encouraged

Eureka! The National Children's Museum isn't a museum where children are asked to stand back and look. Instead, children are encouraged to get involved, ask questions and discover how the world works through play.

Every gallery has been designed to help children build confidence, develop new skills and explore everyday life in imaginative and engaging ways.

  • All About Me: Discover how your body works, explore your senses and learn what makes you unique.
  • Living and Working Together: Step into a child-sized world filled with shops, homes, banks and community spaces where role-play takes centre stage.
  • Our Global Garden: Explore nature, wildlife, habitats and the connections between people and the environment.
  • Spark Gallery: Experiment with science, innovation and engineering through hands-on activities and interactive exhibits.
  • SoundSpace: Make music, create rhythms and discover how sound works through playful exploration.
  • Under 5s Areas: Dedicated play spaces designed especially for younger adventurers, babies and toddlers.

Whether they're solving problems, getting creative, exploring science or simply enjoying imaginative play, children can learn through doing at every stage of their visit.

Book Eureka! The National Children's Museum tickets today and enjoy one of the UK's most loved family attractions. Tickets delivered instantly via email.

Location

Eureka! The National Children's Museum

Discovery Road,
Halifax,
West Yorkshire,
HX1 2NE
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How to find us

By car:

  • Eureka! The National Children's Museum is in Halifax, which is about halfway between Leeds and Manchester. Leave the M62 at jct 24, follow A629 to Halifax, then follow brown tourist signs to Eureka! You can find the site via Sat-Nav at the postcode HX1 2NE. 

By bus: 

  • Eureka! The National Children's Museum is a 5-minute walk from Halifax bus station. It can be reached via bus directly from Bradford (35 mins), Huddersfield (35 mins) and Leeds (1 hour). 

By train: 

  • Eureka! is right next door to Halifax railway station, served by regular trains from Leeds, Huddersfield and Manchester. It can be reached via train from Bradford (15 mins), Huddersfield (25 mins), Leeds (35 mins), Manchester (50 mins) and York (1 hour 10 mins).
Facilities
  • Large on site pay and display car park
  • Café – check eureka.org.uk for open times
  • Gift Shop
  • Toilets
  • Changing Places toilet
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Picnic areas
  • Quiet room
  • Ear defenders available to borrow
More Info
Can I visit Eureka! The National Children’s Museum without my kids?

No. Eureka! The National Children’s Museum is an attraction designed for children aged 0 – 11 and their parents or caregivers. They do run special adult-only Lates events for those who want to visit without a child in their booking.

Is my ticket an annual pass?

No. Tickets are valid for one visit only.

Discounted tickets booked with LovetoVisit.com are VALID FOR ONE VISIT ONLY. Your ticket provides admission for a single visit ONLY and is not eligible for the annual pass and cannot be upgraded on the day.

Eureka! offer great value annual passes for visitors booking standard tickets directly on the Eureka! website only.

Can I bring a picnic to Eureka! The National Children's Museum?

Yes, there are a limited number of picnic spaces inside the museum, but there is lots of space outside to eat picnics. 

Are there lockers available at Eureka! The National Children's Museum?

There are no lockers at Eureka! so please pack as lightly as possible. 

Can I bring my dog to Eureka! The National Children's Museum?

Dogs are not permitted at Eureka! The National Children's Museum. Assistance dogs are permitted, and can be provided a bowl of water upon request. 

Is Eureka! National Children's Museum in Halifax the same as Eureka! Science + Discovery in Wallasey?

Eureka! has two very different sites in Wallasey and Halifax, but you'll recognise the Eureka! approach at both sites. 

Eureka! The National Children's Museum is designed as an interactive museum for ages 0-11, rather than a science museum.

You’ll have a great time at both though!

Are there extra support facilities at Eureka! The National Children's Museum for visitors with disabilities?

Eureka! The National Children's Museum provides extra support for any visitor that needs it. Simply ask a member of staff if you need support, including wheelchairs, hearing loops, ear defenders, or spare clothes.

Is Eureka! The National Children's Museum wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Eureka! The National Children's Museum offers step-free access, lifts, accessible toilets and wheelchair-friendly routes throughout the museum.

Is there food and drink at Eureka! The National Children's Museum?

Yes. Eureka! The National Children's Museum has an on-site café serving food, snacks and drinks. Picnic areas are also available.

What do Eureka! The National Children's Museum tickets include?

Tickets include admission to Eureka! The National Children's Museum and access to the interactive galleries, exhibits and activities available on the day of your visit.

Are these the cheapest tickets for Eureka! The National Children's Museum?

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