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Events and Activities for Families
November 2023
Lichfield’s Largest Jigsaw Sale
Lichfield Largest Jigsaw Sale returns again this year. The museum will be closed to visitors for the duration of the sale of preloved and new jigsaws. All money raised will go to support the Erasmus Darwin Foundation. If anyone has any jigsaws they would like to donate please drop them into the museum between 11am and 4pm Mon-Sun. We can often collect the jigsaws if required.
Find out more »December 2023
Erasmus Darwin’s Birthday Bash
Come along and see the museum decorated for Christmas. Free entry to the house. Meet Dr Darwin & Mrs Darwin. Free Christmas craft session for children. Cake cutting midday. Cellar tour 12:30 £4pp (over 12's) Free children's puppet show 11.30am and 2pm. Tea/coffee on sale.
Find out more »February 2024
Children’s Crafts
Keep the children entertained at Erasmus Darwin House with our free craft activities, free mouse hunt and the garden trail. Normal admission fee applies
Find out more »March 2024
Free Children’s Science Day
To celebrate British Science Week Erasmus Darwin House are offering free children's science activities, based on the theme for this year - TIME. Activities will be aimed at children aged 7-11 years and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Due to the popularity of this event we would recommend booking a time slot. Book an hour slot here
Find out more »Mother’s Day House Tour and Tea – Fully Booked
Treat someone special to a tour of Erasmus Darwin House and a pot of tea or coffee, to celebrate Mother's Day? The tour of the house will begin at 12.30pm followed by tea or coffee in our beautiful Georgian pop up tea room, using vintage china. This event is now fully booked.
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