Is the Eureka museum worth the money?

[LaylaandSethsmum]

Thinking of taking DD and DS in the next few weeks.

Went there about 4 years ago, dd1 would have been 6, dd2 3. We had a great time, we all really enjoyed it.

YES ! We love it. Plenty to do for all ages.

Yes, excellent for about age 10 and under.

Yes, but take a packed lunch and eat it in the stationary train. Kids love that and you save money on the not brilliant cafe food.

Yes, it is excellent fun. How old are your DC?

Cafe food is very standard fare, nothing special. Gets very busy though. Agree that a picnic in the train is fun - although the train isnt that warm so wear coats!

There are free lockers for coats, bags, etc. in Eureka whilst you are in the museum.

No car park of its own. You park int he pay and display next door - but you do have to pay. Can't remember how much but not horrendous!

DD loves the pretend M&S shop best!

Thanks everyone, DD is nearly 5 DS is only 14 mths, DD is v interested in the body and how it works and I know theres an exhibit about the body so thought it might be a good day out.
How long do you need to get round it all without rushing too much? Its just we are travelling from Derby so will take and hour and half or so.

this sounds lovely - where is it?

Its about a mile from meadowhall in sheffield ( according to their directions)

We go for the day! You could do it in half a day though.

It is in Halifax, West Yorkshire

Much further away from Meadowhall!!! Not in Sheffield at all.

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LOL yes i was thinking of that Magna place which is science museum for kids

It's fab. Took DS who had just turned 2 and had to spend 40 mins in the M&S shop . The music section is cool too - DH liked that bit

Eureka and magna are a big Yes with our los ds6 and dd2..Would deinately recomend it.

Would stongly recommend AVOIDING the school holidays though. Last time we went it was horrendous - couldn't get on anything / see anything as it was just far too busy.
Outside school hols though & the kids love it!

went to Eureka on sunday it was brill , my children are 7 and 2 and it was good for both ages