Question 1

Are all areas of the attraction accessible by wheelchair?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible.

Essential carers visit for FREE. Just choose the essential carer option when you book your visit and bring proof of your Carer status with you on the day.

Max Card holders are entitled to free admission for 1 adult and 1 child per card issued!

- All staff disability awareness trained

- Online Sensory Guide for visitors with autism and other sensory conditions

- Sunflower Lanyard Scheme

- Ear Defenders available to borrow

- Chill Out Room for disabled visitors who need some time away from the rest of our (sometimes busy) museum

- Scheduled SENdays 4 times a year

Question 2

Can wheelchairs be rented? If so, what is the cost?

Accepted Answer

Yes, wheelchairs can be rented. The cost is £1 per rental.

Borrowing a wheelchair at Eureka! is free, but must be booked in advance of your visit. Please call 01422 330069 so we can ensure we have a wheelchair available. Adult and child sizes available.

Question 3

Do you offer special assistance for visitors in the wheelchair?

Accepted Answer

No, special assistance is not available.

Question 4

Is Eureka! The National Children's Museum wheelchair friendly?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Eureka! The National Children's Museum is wheelchair friendly and has accessible toilets.

Essential carers visit for FREE. Just choose the essential carer option when you book your visit and bring proof of your Carer status with you on the day.

Max Card holders are entitled to free admission for 1 adult and 1 child per card issued!

- All staff disability awareness trained

- Online Sensory Guide for visitors with autism and other sensory conditions

- Sunflower Lanyard Scheme

- Ear Defenders available to borrow

- Chill Out Room for disabled visitors who need some time away from the rest of our (sometimes busy) museum

- Scheduled SENdays 4 times a year

Question 5

Is Eureka! The National Children's Museum baby friendly?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are baby changing facilities.

Question 6

Are all areas of the attraction accessible with a pushchair?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all areas are pushchair friendly.

Question 7

Is there a restroom for mothers that are breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are breastfeeding rooms available.

Question 8

Can I take my dog?

Accepted Answer

No, Eureka! The National Children's Museum have stated they are not dog friendly. Assistance / Guide Dogs welcome

Question 9

Do you require dogs to be on a lead at all times?

Accepted Answer

Yes, dogs must be kept on a lead.

Question 10

Are there are any breed or size requirements for dogs?

Accepted Answer

No, all dog types are allowed.

Question 11

Are water stations available for dogs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, water stations are available for dogs.

Question 12

Is there a fee for bringing a dog? If so, how much?

Accepted Answer

No, there is no fee for bringing a dog.

Question 13

Is there food and drink available to buy?

Accepted Answer

Yes there is dining and snack options.

Question 14

Can visitors bring their own food?

Accepted Answer

Yes, guest are allowed to bring their own food

Question 15

Are there any restrictions on food that can be brought in?

Accepted Answer

No, there are no restrictions on food that can be brought in.

Question 16

Are there picnic areas/designated spaces for eating your own food?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are designated areas available for eating.

Question 17

Is there a place to warm up food?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is a place to warm up food.

Question 18

How much does food and drink typically cost for a family of 4?

Accepted Answer

For a typical family of 4, food and drink costs around £35.

Question 19

Are there high chairs available for kids?

Accepted Answer

Yes, high chairs are available for kids.

Question 20

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is parking.

Large on site car park. Pay & Display.

£4 for 3 hours

£6.00 for 6 hours

£8.00 for 12 hours

£14.50 for 24 hours

We have accessible parking, 2 electric charging points and an overflow car park on-site.

Parking can also be paid and extended at the museum admission desks.

Question 21

Are there parking fees? If so, how much?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are parking fees. Parking fees:Up to 3 hours: £4.00Up to 6 hours: £6.00Up to 12 hours: £8.00Up to 24 hours: £14.50

Question 22

How far is the parking from the attraction?

Accepted Answer

There is on-site parking available

Question 23

Can parking spaces be pre-booked or reserved?

Accepted Answer

No, parking can not be pre-booked or reserved.

Question 24

Are there accessible spaces for visitors with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are accessible spaces for visitors with disabilities. Blue badge holders can park free of charge, in designated blue badge spaces.

These spaces are close to the museum building, drive underneath the white railway bridge towards the museum building to the designated parking spaces.

Question 25

Does your attraction offer private hire, for parties or events?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Eureka! The National Children's Museum has stated that you can hire privately for parties/events.

Question 26

What type of packages do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Eureka! The National Children's Museum is available for private hire for filming, corporate events, takeover days and other activities.

Question 27

Can you rent a private room? If so, what are the costs?

Accepted Answer

Individual galleries can be hired independently of a full museum hire.

Eureka! The National Children's Museum do not have small private meeting rooms available for hire.

Question 28

Is catering provided?

Accepted Answer

Yes, private catering can be provided.

Question 29

What is the maximum number of guests allowed?

Accepted Answer

The maximum number of guests allowed is 2000.

Question 30

How frequent is public transport to the attraction?

Accepted Answer

Halifax Bus Station is serviced by regular local bus services. For more details visit the Metro Website.

Halifax Railway Station is serviced by regular trains from Leeds, Bradford and Manchester. For train times visit the National Rail Website.

Question 31

What are the closest public transport stops or stations to the attraction?

Accepted Answer

We’re about 10 minutes walk from Halifax Bus Station and right next door to Halifax Railway Station.

Question 32

Do visitors need to pre-book time slots or tickets to get into the attraction?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Eureka! The National Children's Museum had stated that you will need to pre-book. Every visitor to Eureka! will need to pre-book for guaranteed entry. Even if you are an existing annual pass holder, you still need to pre-book your visit to ensure you're able to access the museum on arrival.

If you don't have a booking, and we're full, you will need to wait until the next available entry time.

You will be welcome with no pre-booked tickets only if we have spaces available. In school holidays it is highly unlikely that there will be availability anytime before 2pm.

Please book to ensure no disappointment!

Question 33

Are there toilets available?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are toilets available to the public.

Question 34

Are there baby changing facilities available?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are baby changing facilities available

Question 35

Are there accessible toilets?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are accessible toilets available We have accessible toilets on both floors all with baby changing facilities.
Our Changing Places toilet is on the ground floor. You will need to get the code for the Changing Places toilet from a member of our staff at the Information Desk.

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