A trip to Eureka! promises magic and adventure at any time of year, but Christmas time is even more special.
There’s nothing quite like seeing your little ones’ faces light up when they step inside Eureka! With two floors packed full of hands-on fun, the award-winning children’s museum is the ultimate place for kids to play, learn and explore. There’s even more to unwrap this Christmas, with festive activities every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through December.
Here’s what makes a trip to Eureka! a must for Yorkshire families this Christmas.
Enjoy a whole lot of elf-approved fun
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Visit Eureka! on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays this December up until Sunday 21st December 2025 and you’ll experience the museum you know and love but with an added festive twist. Not only will you find more than 400 hands-on exhibits spread across six themed zones, you’ll also be able to take part in special Christmas-themed activities.
Head to the National Elf Service HQ to create Christmas decorations and invent your own elf name, then post your Christmas wishes at Santa’s letter-writing station. After that, it’s time to take a seat in the theatre for Santa’s storytime! The festivities will be taking place all day long, so there’s plenty of time for the kids to run wild in the museum.
Upgrade your visit to include a breakfast with Santa
If you really want to go all out, you can purchase a VIP Santa Pass – your ticket to even more festive fun. While all of the activities above are included in your standard entry, you can enhance your visit by meeting the Big Man himself – and picking up a very special present to take home. Spaces are limited, so it’s best to book in advance to avoid missing out.
Grab a VIP Santa Pass and you’ll start your day with an Elf & Safety Briefing, picking up a scroll of festive missions. Then it’s time for a cosy breakfast with Santa – those long-lasting Christmas memories are built from moments like this. Once you’ve ticked everything off your itinerary, visit the Info Desk for your special seal of approval!
Give the gift of Eureka! this Christmas
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Looking for a present for the special family in your life? We’ve got just the thing. All parents know that children will want to return to Eureka! time after time, so why not give them a gift that keeps giving? Buy a Eureka! gift voucher to deliver a festive surprise that turns into a full year of adventure.
Gift vouchers are easy to buy and even easier to use – simply purchase online or at the museum, and your recipient can activate their annual pass as soon as they’re ready. It’s the perfect present that unlocks a full 12 months of joy and discovery.
Visit Eureka! this Christmas and return as many times as you like for a year with an annual pass
Pre-book your festive visit to Eureka! in advance and you’ll receive an annual pass, which lets you return as many times as you like within a year. Tickets cost £17.95 for adults and kids aged three and above, £7.95 for one to twos, and under ones get in free. VIP Santa Passes cost extra, with special discounted rates for annual pass holders.
