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Our Spooky Science workshop is returning for 2025!

Mix your own bubbling potion, create Ogre Slime, learn how dragon’s toothpaste is made and more!

This workshop may get messy so old clothes are recommended.

This is a taught session- please be ready promptly for the start of your session.

£7 per participant, including 1 free adult. £4 for each additional adult.

Timings: Booked slots 10.30am-11.30am, 12.30pm-1.30pm or 2.30pm-3.30pm

Suitable for ages 5+

Learn how to make your very own mummy this Halloween! From removing the insides to the final wrapping of bandages, we’ll be following the step-by-step practises of the Ancient Egyptians.

This is a taught session- please be ready for the start of your session.

This workshop may get messy so old clothes are recommended.

£6 per participant + 1 free adult. £4 per additional adult.

Timings: 10.30-11.30/ 12.30-1.30/ 2.30-3.30

Suitable for ages 5+ (younger children welcome but may need some help with their craft).

Experiment with clay and paint to create a piece of autumnal art to take home!

This workshop may get messy so old clothes are recommended.

£5 per participant.

Timings: 10.30-12.30 & 12.30-3.00

This is a drop in session: you are welcome to drop in any time during your ticket slot!

Suitable for ages 3+ (younger children welcome but may need some help with their craft).

Trick or treat in the oldest building in Aylesbury!

Begin by decorating your very own goody bag and then follow the trail through the museum in small groups to meet the friendly Halloween creatures within and complete their spooky challenges to earn a sweet reward. Don’t forget to dress to impress! This experience will last approximately 1 hour and is suitable for children aged 3+ but all ages are welcome. 

Please arrive promptly for your booked time slot.

Your Trick Or Treat ticket includes free entry to our main museum. However, if you wish to visit our Roald Dahl Children's Gallery, you will need to purchase separate entry to the gallery.

Timings: Booked slots at 10.30/ 10.50/ 11.10/ 11.30/ 11.50/ 12.10/ 12.30/ 12.50/ 1.10/ 1.30

Cost: £8.50 per child, accompanying adults free

Please contact us at rwoodford@discoverbucksmuseum.org to let us know of any allergies, dietry restrictions or intolerances so that we can ensure we have safe sweets (or a non-sweetie prize) for your child!