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Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber

Eureka! (museum)

Eureka! The National Children's Museum is an interactive educational museum for children in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, with a focus on learning through play. It is run as an educational charity

Steps on Footpath 595, Halifax - geograph.org.uk - 5218392

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Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round

About

Eureka! The National Children's Museum is an interactive educational museum for children in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, with a focus on learning through play. It is run as an educational charity and not-for-profit organisation. Eureka! is based on the North American model of children's museums, aimed at families with children aged 0–11 and encourages hands-on inter-generational learning.

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Eureka! The National Children's Museum is an interactive educational museum for children in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, with a focus on learning through play. It is run as an educational charity and not-for-profit organisation. Eureka! is based on the North American model of children's museums, aimed at families with children aged 0–11 and encourages hands-on inter-generational learning.

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Coordinates
53.7200, -1.8550
Address
Discovery Road, Halifax, HX1 2NE
Phone
+44 1422 330069
Established
1992
Official site
www.eureka.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Eureka! (museum)?
Eureka! (museum) is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
When was Eureka! (museum) built?
Built or established in 1992.
How busy is Eureka! (museum)?
Eureka! (museum) draws around 300,000 visitors a year.