Alison Bowyer
@msalisonbowyer.bsky.social
Museums, galleries, cats, crochet, more cats, a bit of politics too.
Hooray! It’s Takeover Day!
It’s our favourite day of the year - kids are taking over museums for #TakeoverDay 🥳
We'll be sharing events from the day on our Instagram stories. Head to @kidsinmuseums to see the day unfold, or get a sneak peek into just some of the events taking place here ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2025/11/kids...
We'll be sharing events from the day on our Instagram stories. Head to @kidsinmuseums to see the day unfold, or get a sneak peek into just some of the events taking place here ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2025/11/kids...
November 21, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Hooray! It’s Takeover Day!
The Anna Ancher exhibition at Dulwich Picture Gallery is a real treat. She saw the beauty and radicalism in family and home and there are some gorgeous paintings. In amongst this I salute them for the care taken to encourage kids’ curiosity.
November 9, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The Anna Ancher exhibition at Dulwich Picture Gallery is a real treat. She saw the beauty and radicalism in family and home and there are some gorgeous paintings. In amongst this I salute them for the care taken to encourage kids’ curiosity.
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Meet the winners of the #FamilyFriendlyMuseum Award 2025!
We had a fantastic time at our award ceremony to celebrate the UK museums going the extra mile to create welcoming, accessible and inspiring spaces for families of all shapes and sizes.
Read more ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2025/10/expe...
We had a fantastic time at our award ceremony to celebrate the UK museums going the extra mile to create welcoming, accessible and inspiring spaces for families of all shapes and sizes.
Read more ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2025/10/expe...
October 15, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Meet the winners of the #FamilyFriendlyMuseum Award 2025!
We had a fantastic time at our award ceremony to celebrate the UK museums going the extra mile to create welcoming, accessible and inspiring spaces for families of all shapes and sizes.
Read more ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2025/10/expe...
We had a fantastic time at our award ceremony to celebrate the UK museums going the extra mile to create welcoming, accessible and inspiring spaces for families of all shapes and sizes.
Read more ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2025/10/expe...
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News | Experience Barnsley wins #FamilyFriendlyMuseum Award 2025 – Black Cultural Archives also recognised for its social justice work with young people
Kids in Museums
Kids in Museums
Experience Barnsley wins Family Friendly Museum Award 2025 - Museums Association
Black Cultural Archives also recognised for its social justice work with young people
www.museumsassociation.org
October 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
News | Experience Barnsley wins #FamilyFriendlyMuseum Award 2025 – Black Cultural Archives also recognised for its social justice work with young people
Kids in Museums
Kids in Museums
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Could you be the next Chair of Trustees at Kids in Museums?
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Tues 30 September, 5pm
It's your last chance to apply to be the Chair of Trustees at Kids in Museums - a small but mighty charity working with museums across the UK. Find out more kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/v...
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Tues 30 September, 5pm
It's your last chance to apply to be the Chair of Trustees at Kids in Museums - a small but mighty charity working with museums across the UK. Find out more kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/v...
September 29, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Could you be the next Chair of Trustees at Kids in Museums?
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Tues 30 September, 5pm
It's your last chance to apply to be the Chair of Trustees at Kids in Museums - a small but mighty charity working with museums across the UK. Find out more kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/v...
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Tues 30 September, 5pm
It's your last chance to apply to be the Chair of Trustees at Kids in Museums - a small but mighty charity working with museums across the UK. Find out more kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/v...
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Become the next Chair of Kids in Museums: deadline to apply Tuesday 30 September ⏰
If you're passionate about children's access to heritage and culture and have a deep understanding of the UK museum sector, we'd love to hear from you.
Find out more & apply ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/v...
If you're passionate about children's access to heritage and culture and have a deep understanding of the UK museum sector, we'd love to hear from you.
Find out more & apply ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/v...
September 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Become the next Chair of Kids in Museums: deadline to apply Tuesday 30 September ⏰
If you're passionate about children's access to heritage and culture and have a deep understanding of the UK museum sector, we'd love to hear from you.
Find out more & apply ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/v...
If you're passionate about children's access to heritage and culture and have a deep understanding of the UK museum sector, we'd love to hear from you.
Find out more & apply ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/v...
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Take the next step in your leadership journey: Become the next chair of Kids in Museums
💡 Provide strategic leadership to a small charity with a big impact
🏛️ Champion access to museums for families & young people
Free info session: Thu 18 Sept, 1–2pm 👉 kids-in-museums.cademy.io/kids-in-muse...
💡 Provide strategic leadership to a small charity with a big impact
🏛️ Champion access to museums for families & young people
Free info session: Thu 18 Sept, 1–2pm 👉 kids-in-museums.cademy.io/kids-in-muse...
Kids in Museums: Chair information session by Kids in Museums on cademy.io
Kids in Museums: Chair information session
Thursday 18 September 2025, 1pm - 2pm
Kids in Museums wants to appoint a new Chair of Trustees to replace Vanessa Eke from December 2025. At an exciting po...
kids-in-museums.cademy.io
September 17, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Take the next step in your leadership journey: Become the next chair of Kids in Museums
💡 Provide strategic leadership to a small charity with a big impact
🏛️ Champion access to museums for families & young people
Free info session: Thu 18 Sept, 1–2pm 👉 kids-in-museums.cademy.io/kids-in-muse...
💡 Provide strategic leadership to a small charity with a big impact
🏛️ Champion access to museums for families & young people
Free info session: Thu 18 Sept, 1–2pm 👉 kids-in-museums.cademy.io/kids-in-muse...
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We're looking for a new Chair of Trustees!
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about access to culture and looking to take the next step in their leadership journey.
Find out more at our info session on 18 Sept, 1pm – 2pm: kids-in-museums.cademy.io/kids-in-muse...
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about access to culture and looking to take the next step in their leadership journey.
Find out more at our info session on 18 Sept, 1pm – 2pm: kids-in-museums.cademy.io/kids-in-muse...
September 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We're looking for a new Chair of Trustees!
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about access to culture and looking to take the next step in their leadership journey.
Find out more at our info session on 18 Sept, 1pm – 2pm: kids-in-museums.cademy.io/kids-in-muse...
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about access to culture and looking to take the next step in their leadership journey.
Find out more at our info session on 18 Sept, 1pm – 2pm: kids-in-museums.cademy.io/kids-in-muse...
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Are you passionate about children's access to heritage & culture? Do you want to play a key role in shaping national conversations and driving change?
Kids in Museums is looking for a new Chair to lead us through the next stage of our development. Find out more kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/v...
Kids in Museums is looking for a new Chair to lead us through the next stage of our development. Find out more kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/v...
September 8, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Are you passionate about children's access to heritage & culture? Do you want to play a key role in shaping national conversations and driving change?
Kids in Museums is looking for a new Chair to lead us through the next stage of our development. Find out more kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/v...
Kids in Museums is looking for a new Chair to lead us through the next stage of our development. Find out more kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/v...
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Vanessa Eke will step down as Chair of Kids in Museums in December 2025 after three and a half successful years in the role. We are enormously grateful for the commitment, leadership and support she has shown to the charity since 2022.
Read the full statement ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2025/09/kids...
Read the full statement ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2025/09/kids...
September 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Vanessa Eke will step down as Chair of Kids in Museums in December 2025 after three and a half successful years in the role. We are enormously grateful for the commitment, leadership and support she has shown to the charity since 2022.
Read the full statement ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2025/09/kids...
Read the full statement ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2025/09/kids...
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🌈 New webinar recording: Engaging children and families with LGBTQ+ content in museums
Learn how museums can enable kids and their grown ups to engage with new topics in a safe space - and perhaps, to also see their experiences reflected back.
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Learn how museums can enable kids and their grown ups to engage with new topics in a safe space - and perhaps, to also see their experiences reflected back.
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RECORDING: Engaging children and families with LGBTQ+ content in museums by Kids in Museums on cademy.io
This is a recording of a session which took place on Zoom on Thursday 3 July 2025. Are you interested in developing programmes and exhibits with LGBTQ+ content for children and families? About this…
kids-in-museums.cademy.io
August 14, 2025 at 11:35 AM
🌈 New webinar recording: Engaging children and families with LGBTQ+ content in museums
Learn how museums can enable kids and their grown ups to engage with new topics in a safe space - and perhaps, to also see their experiences reflected back.
➡️
Learn how museums can enable kids and their grown ups to engage with new topics in a safe space - and perhaps, to also see their experiences reflected back.
➡️
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New webinar recording now live: Young people, mental health and museums
Explore how to:
👍 Support the mental health of your young visitors,
🤝 Work in partnership with organisations to deliver provision,
💕 Support staff wellbeing.
💻 Get access: kids-in-museums.cademy.io/recording-yo...
Explore how to:
👍 Support the mental health of your young visitors,
🤝 Work in partnership with organisations to deliver provision,
💕 Support staff wellbeing.
💻 Get access: kids-in-museums.cademy.io/recording-yo...
August 18, 2025 at 11:41 AM
New webinar recording now live: Young people, mental health and museums
Explore how to:
👍 Support the mental health of your young visitors,
🤝 Work in partnership with organisations to deliver provision,
💕 Support staff wellbeing.
💻 Get access: kids-in-museums.cademy.io/recording-yo...
Explore how to:
👍 Support the mental health of your young visitors,
🤝 Work in partnership with organisations to deliver provision,
💕 Support staff wellbeing.
💻 Get access: kids-in-museums.cademy.io/recording-yo...
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What needs to be in place to keep yourself and you colleagues safe when working with young adults in the area of mental health? We're on with our friends @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social on 8 July, 10-12:30. It's going to be a fab session - come along and find out!
kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/t...
kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/t...
Training - Kids in Museums
We provide a range of training events and consultancy for the museum sector in the UK and internationally - our new summer programme is available to book now.
kidsinmuseums.org.uk
June 27, 2025 at 9:44 AM
What needs to be in place to keep yourself and you colleagues safe when working with young adults in the area of mental health? We're on with our friends @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social on 8 July, 10-12:30. It's going to be a fab session - come along and find out!
kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/t...
kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/t...
Take a look at some fab museums doing amazing work for families 👀
🎉 The wait is over! Meet the Family Friendly Museum Award 2025 shortlist🏆
From free, hands on activities to co-designed inclusive resources, these museums are going above and beyond to ensure a great experience for their family visitors.
Explore the shortlist: kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2025/06/disc...
From free, hands on activities to co-designed inclusive resources, these museums are going above and beyond to ensure a great experience for their family visitors.
Explore the shortlist: kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2025/06/disc...
Discover the UK’s best museums for families this summer - Kids in Museums
18 museums are in the running to be named the UK’s Best Family Friendly Museum.
kidsinmuseums.org.uk
June 23, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Take a look at some fab museums doing amazing work for families 👀
Thank you @maryrosemuseum.bsky.social for hosting the @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social Trustees today. Really fantastic place for a meeting on a sunny summer day.
June 20, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Thank you @maryrosemuseum.bsky.social for hosting the @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social Trustees today. Really fantastic place for a meeting on a sunny summer day.
Pullens Yard Open Studios. How did I not know this existed until today.
June 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Pullens Yard Open Studios. How did I not know this existed until today.
🚨🌱 The Chancellor is reviewing all public spending from scratch. Please join me in signing the @campaignforthearts.org petition to remind the UK Govt: the arts make our lives happier & our communities stronger. Now is the moment to invest in them. www.campaignforthearts.org/petitions/sp...
Petition: Make the arts part of UK National Renewal | Campaign for the Arts
The Chancellor is reviewing all public spending from scratch. The arts make our lives happier and our communities stronger. Now is the moment to invest in them.
www.campaignforthearts.org
May 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
🚨🌱 The Chancellor is reviewing all public spending from scratch. Please join me in signing the @campaignforthearts.org petition to remind the UK Govt: the arts make our lives happier & our communities stronger. Now is the moment to invest in them. www.campaignforthearts.org/petitions/sp...
Victory parade round the Triangle #thefootball
May 17, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Victory parade round the Triangle #thefootball
I’ve supported this fab charity for years. Please give you can. They do essential work. abortionsupport.donorsupport.co/page/EMERGENCY
Protect Abortion Access: Save our Helpline
We need your help to save our helpline. We need to raise £50,000 by the end of April to cover the increasing costs of helping people travel for an abortion. Over 2024 and into this year, calls – and c...
abortionsupport.donorsupport.co
April 30, 2025 at 8:46 PM
I’ve supported this fab charity for years. Please give you can. They do essential work. abortionsupport.donorsupport.co/page/EMERGENCY
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Take part in the #LifeOnTheHomeFrontMuseumTrail from Kids in Museums and Usborne this May half term!
Visit a museum near you for a free, family spotter trail exploring life on the home front for children in World War II.
Find participating venues 👉
Visit a museum near you for a free, family spotter trail exploring life on the home front for children in World War II.
Find participating venues 👉
Life on the Home Front Museum Trail
A free, family trail at over 65 museums across the UK
kidsinmuseums.org.uk
April 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Take part in the #LifeOnTheHomeFrontMuseumTrail from Kids in Museums and Usborne this May half term!
Visit a museum near you for a free, family spotter trail exploring life on the home front for children in World War II.
Find participating venues 👉
Visit a museum near you for a free, family spotter trail exploring life on the home front for children in World War II.
Find participating venues 👉
Massive welcome to the @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social Youth Panel. Looking forward to working with you.
👋 🎉 A big welcome to our new Youth Panel members: Jayden, Rachel, Mitchel, Elijah and Orla!
The Kids in Museums Youth Panel is a group of young people who are passionate about making museums better places for young people as visitors, participants & workers.
kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/y...
The Kids in Museums Youth Panel is a group of young people who are passionate about making museums better places for young people as visitors, participants & workers.
kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/y...
April 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Massive welcome to the @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social Youth Panel. Looking forward to working with you.
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📣 A new season of Kids in Museums training is now live and ready to book!
Our upcoming workshops offer a range of practical, low cost ways to help you welcome more children, families, and young people through your doors.
Find out more and book your spot 👉 kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/t...
Our upcoming workshops offer a range of practical, low cost ways to help you welcome more children, families, and young people through your doors.
Find out more and book your spot 👉 kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/t...
April 9, 2025 at 11:22 AM
📣 A new season of Kids in Museums training is now live and ready to book!
Our upcoming workshops offer a range of practical, low cost ways to help you welcome more children, families, and young people through your doors.
Find out more and book your spot 👉 kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/t...
Our upcoming workshops offer a range of practical, low cost ways to help you welcome more children, families, and young people through your doors.
Find out more and book your spot 👉 kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/t...
No, no, no. Cannot stomach Rochelle and Vince. #TheArchers
a man in a black shirt is standing in a living room .
ALT: a man in a black shirt is standing in a living room .
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April 4, 2025 at 7:44 PM
No, no, no. Cannot stomach Rochelle and Vince. #TheArchers
Good to be in Birmingham today representing @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social having interesting and thoughtful conversations with teams from #ArtsCouncilEngland #MuseumDevelopment and other #IPSOS about current and future challenges (and some solutions) for museums.
April 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Good to be in Birmingham today representing @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social having interesting and thoughtful conversations with teams from #ArtsCouncilEngland #MuseumDevelopment and other #IPSOS about current and future challenges (and some solutions) for museums.
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Now in its second year, Engaging your first young Trustees is a free training and networking programme for Trustees and staff from museums and heritage organisations interested in appointing young people aged 18-30 to their boards.
Apply to join the new cohort 👉 kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/e...
Apply to join the new cohort 👉 kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/e...
Museums, galleries and heritage charities have been urged to apply for a programme that aims to boost recruitment of young trustees and diversify their boards
Museums to benefit from young trustee programme
Charities will be supported to develop a more inclusive board culture and diversify their trustee pool
www.thirdsector.co.uk
March 25, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Now in its second year, Engaging your first young Trustees is a free training and networking programme for Trustees and staff from museums and heritage organisations interested in appointing young people aged 18-30 to their boards.
Apply to join the new cohort 👉 kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/e...
Apply to join the new cohort 👉 kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/e...