Museum explorer trails
Key information
Weekends and school holidays
See London Borough of Camden school holiday dates
Available from 10.30–16.00
Museum explorer trails take 30–40 minutes to complete
Families desk in Great Court
If closed, the Information Desk in the Great Court will have copies
Free
Our Museum explorer trails take you on a fascinating journey of exploration and discovery around the Museum.
On the way you'll track down some amazing treasures and see some fascinating objects from human history.
There will be objects to find, questions to answer and ideas to discuss.
When you've finished come back to the Families Desk to get your trail stamped and then try out some of the suggested follow-up activities at home.
Visit the Families desk and choose from eight activity trails
Colour and shape
Travel to Africa to meet Mammy Wata. Discover wonderful colours, shapes and patterns.
Ages: 3–5
Time to count
Dance, laugh and practise your counting as you embark on an exciting journey through Asia!
Ages: 3–5
Ancient Greece
Wander through thousands of years of Greek history to find out how life and art changed across the centuries.
Ages: 6+
Ancient Britain
Take a trip through thousands of years of British history to find out how life has changed across the centuries.
Ages: 6+
Ancient Egypt
Journey down the Nile to discover why it was so important in ancient Egypt.
Ages: 6+
Africa around the World
Take a trip through thousands of years to discover how Africa has shaped the world.
Ages: 6+
Journey Across Japan
Discover ancient and modern objects of a fascinating and flourishing nation as you journey across Japan.
Ages: 6+
Fantastic Creatures
Voyage around the world to discover how people have painted, carved, hunted and farmed animals throughout history.
Ages: 6+
