Family activities

Fingerprint Forensics! A Family Workshop

Join us this summer half-term, when we’ll be exploring the story of fingerprinting technology in our family-friendly workshop.

Learn about the evolution of fingerprint forensics, see if you can identify which criminal left their fingerprints at the scene of the crime, and make your own police-style fingerprint form to take home with you. 

Suitable for all ages. Booking essential as spaces are limited. 

Duration: approximately 20 minutes 

Dates and Times: 

Saturday 25th May 11:30

Sunday 26th May 14:30

Friday 31st May 11:30 & 14:30

Saturday 1st June 11:30

Sunday 2nd June 14:30

Conditions of entry: Museum admission prices apply (Children Under 12 go FREE). All children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Family Trail

Our family trials invite all budding young detectives to pick up a case file and undercover the story of policing on Bow Street. Follow the clues, complete the puzzles and investigate why Bow Street Police Station is one of the most famous in the world.

We offer trails suitable for different ages, Under 5’s, 5-7 years, and 7 – 11 years. All trails can also be used by adults to help engage younger visitors with the objects and stories on display.

On arrival please speak to a member of the team who would be happy to provide you with a FREE trail for each child.

Facilities

Details of all our facilities can be found on our Accessibility page.

We are actively working towards the principles of the Kids In Museums Manifesto to help make the Museum a welcoming place for all families.