Join us for a brr-rilliant polar adventure
Step into the snow-boots of a polar doctor and discover how people survive, heal, and stay healthy in the coldest places on Earth. From icy injuries to ingenious survival skills, you’ll learn how to stay cool under pressure – and make sure you don’t get cold feet in a polar emergency.
Polar Adventure Trail
Daily | 10am–4pm | Free with museum entry
Your mission begins here. You’re on an expedition and every decision you make shapes your team’s future. Follow six story stops across the museum, each with a real medical object to discover and a playful activity to try. Will you brave the blizzard or shelter in your snow tent? Ration your supplies or share them out? You decide.
Create Your Own Snow Globe
Daily | 10am–4pm | Free with museum entry
Build your very own winter world. Perfect for little hands and creative grown-ups alike. Our team will be on hand with tips, templates and plenty of sparkle.
Under-5s Explorer Bag: Polar Animals
Little explorers can discover the museum with a snow-capped twist. Slip on your wooly hat, follow the footprints around the galleries and spot frosty friends hiding in unexpected places.
From medicine at sea to poisonous plants, Thackray uses creativity and play to learn about a different medical theme every school holiday.
Ready to explore? Grab your Family Membership and enjoy a year’s worth of school holiday adventures for free.
Type of event: Family