Explore Museum of the Home or go to a workshop
How much is it? Free
What age is it suitable for? Any
Where is it? Hoxton
I lived just a few streets away from the Museum of the Home while they were renovating it, and moved away before it reopened. It's an unsurprisingly cosy idea, and a space dedicated to normal, everyday life rather than the extremes of wealth or talent that you see in a lot of galleries and museums. It's a great way to thoughtfully connect to the past or the present.
The museum and gardens mean that visits can be as flying or in-depth as you'd like; pop in on Fridays for some free tea, blended by local residents, or grab a Mini Explorer pack and make your way through the museum itself with your little one. There are also a series of trails to follow through the museum or garden if you'd like to make your visit a bit more structured.
The museum is accessible for prams, but you can also drop them off in a locker if you'd prefer to explore by foot (or carrier). There are baby changing facilities throughout the museum, and quiet areas for breastfeeding, but you are welcome to feed anywhere throughout the museum. You can also bring your own food to have a picnic in the gardens if your little one is on solids.
Hoxton station has lifts and the museum is right opposite, so it's incredibly easy to get to from either the overground or on the bus.
Take a look at some of the activities below to find something that suits you:
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