Situated in Halifax, West Yorkshire, this award-winning museum is designed to teach children up to the age of 12 about themselves and the world around them, using a hands-on, fun approach to learning and development.

At Eureka! children are actively encouraged to touch, listen and smell as well as look and share their discoveries with adults.

Eureka! is easy to find, and conveniently located just off junction 24 of the M62.

Eureka! is planning some brand new activities to put the fun and excitement into reading and story-telling. During weekends and school holidays between March 27 and April 25, Literature Comes to Life with many of your favourite fictional characters.

Take a seat at the Mad Hatters Tea Party, help to write the longest story and become a poet. Well-known characters from popular children's books will be bringing literature to life and inviting children to join in the fun. Celebrate the Year of Reading at Eureka! with challenges, interactive plays, story telling and literacy workshops.

Eureka! was awarded Children's Outing of the Year, 1999, by The Good Guide to Britain for its 400 interactive exhibits, child-friendly facilities and innovative programme of special events. Come along and join in the fun this Easter.

For more information about Eureka! events and activities telephone 01422 330069. For opening times and prices telephone the information line on 01426 983191.

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