Museum explorer trails
Key information
Visit the Families Desk, Great Court.
Opening times
Weekends and school holidays: 10.00–12.30 and 13.15–16.30
See London Borough of Camden school holiday dates.
Our Museum explorer trails take you on a fascinating journey of exploration and discovery around the Museum.
On the way you'll track down amazing treasures and see intriguing objects from human history. There'll be objects to find, questions to answer and ideas to discuss.
Explore in the Museum
- Download and print the Hamlyn family explorer trails at home so you can bring them in and complete them in your own time.
- Copies of the explorer trails are available at the Families Desk located in the Great Court – please check the Families Desk opening times to avoid disappointment.
- You can also download trails below on your smartphone or device, or at the Museum by scanning the QR codes at the Families Desk.
- Museum explorer trails take 30–40 minutes to complete.
Explore at home
- You can also download our trails and explore the collection at home using our virtual tours.
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Choose from seven activity trails
Colour and shape
Travel to Africa to meet Mammy Wata. Discover wonderful colours, shapes and patterns.
Ages: 3–5
Download and print the explorer trail at home.
Time to count
Dance, laugh and practise your counting as you embark on an exciting journey through Asia!
Ages: 3–5
Download and print the explorer trail at home.
Ancient Britain
Take a trip through thousands of years of British history to find out how life has changed across the centuries.
Ages: 6+
Download and print the explorer trail at home.
Africa around the world
Take a trip through thousands of years to discover how Africa has shaped the world.
Ages: 6+
Download and print the explorer trail at home.
Ancient Egypt
Journey down the Nile to discover why it was so important in ancient Egypt.
Ages: 6+
Download and print the explorer trail at home.
Ancient Greece
Wander through thousands of years of Greek history to find out how life and art changed across the centuries.
Ages: 6+
Download and print the explorer trail at home.
Fantastic Creatures
Voyage around the world to discover how people have painted, carved, hunted and farmed animals throughout history.
Ages: 6+
Download and print the explorer trail at home.
