Reposted by Alison BowyerKids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 18/06/2026🎉 The wait is over! Meet the Family Friendly Museum Award 2026 shortlist 🏆 Spread across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, this year’s museums are finding imaginative, practical ways to make family visits easy and fun. See who made the shortlist: kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2026/06/the-...kidsinmuseums.org.ukThe Family Friendly Museum Award 2026 shortlist - Kids in Museums20 museums across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are in the running to be named the UK’s Best Family Friendly Museum. 021
Alison Bowyer @msalisonbowyer.bsky.social · 02/06/2026I think the apocalypse has started in South London. 000
Reposted by Alison BowyerKids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 12/02/2026The UK's biggest family focused museum award is back for 2026! The #FamilyFriendlyMuseum Award is totally free to enter - and just being shortlisted can have big benefits for your museum. Find out more and apply: kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/f... 011
Reposted by Alison BowyerKids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 19/12/2025🎉 2025 - what a year it's been! Huge thanks to everyone we worked with this year - whether you signed our Manifesto, read one of our free resources, hosted a Takeover Day or paid an undercover judging visit to a Family Friendly Museum Award shortlisted venue. We couldn't have done it without you. 151
Reposted by Alison BowyerKids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 03/12/2025Work in communications, audience development, or leadership in the UK cultural sector? Take part in the Arts Marketing Association’s Together We Act: Sector Survey to share challenges, strategies and what support you need. Complete the survey by 10am on 15 Dec ➡️ www.a-m-a.co.uk/together-we-... 031
Alison Bowyer @msalisonbowyer.bsky.social · 09/11/2025The Anna Ancher exhibition at Dulwich Picture Gallery is a real treat. She saw the beauty and radicalism in family and home and there are some gorgeous paintings. In amongst this I salute them for the care taken to encourage kids’ curiosity. 010
Reposted by Alison BowyerKids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 15/10/2025Meet the winners of the #FamilyFriendlyMuseum Award 2025! We had a fantastic time at our award ceremony to celebrate the UK museums going the extra mile to create welcoming, accessible and inspiring spaces for families of all shapes and sizes. Read more ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2025/10/expe... 051
Reposted by Alison BowyerMuseums Association @museumsassociation.org · 13/10/2025News | Experience Barnsley wins #FamilyFriendlyMuseum Award 2025 – Black Cultural Archives also recognised for its social justice work with young people Kids in Museumsmuseumsassociation.orgExperience Barnsley wins Family Friendly Museum Award 2025 - Museums AssociationBlack Cultural Archives also recognised for its social justice work with young people 1123
Reposted by Alison BowyerKids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 29/09/2025Could you be the next Chair of Trustees at Kids in Museums? DEADLINE TO APPLY: Tues 30 September, 5pm It's your last chance to apply to be the Chair of Trustees at Kids in Museums - a small but mighty charity working with museums across the UK. Find out more kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/v... 042
Reposted by Alison BowyerKids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 22/09/2025Become the next Chair of Kids in Museums: deadline to apply Tuesday 30 September ⏰ If you're passionate about children's access to heritage and culture and have a deep understanding of the UK museum sector, we'd love to hear from you. Find out more & apply ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/v... 021
Reposted by Alison BowyerKids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 17/09/2025Take the next step in your leadership journey: Become the next chair of Kids in Museums 💡 Provide strategic leadership to a small charity with a big impact 🏛️ Champion access to museums for families & young people Free info session: Thu 18 Sept, 1–2pm 👉 kids-in-museums.cademy.io/kids-in-muse...kids-in-museums.cademy.ioKids in Museums: Chair information session by Kids in Museums on cademy.ioKids in Museums: Chair information session Thursday 18 September 2025, 1pm - 2pm Kids in Museums wants to appoint a new Chair of Trustees to replace Vanessa Eke from December 2025. At an exciting po... 011
Reposted by Alison BowyerKids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 15/09/2025We're looking for a new Chair of Trustees! This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about access to culture and looking to take the next step in their leadership journey. Find out more at our info session on 18 Sept, 1pm – 2pm: kids-in-museums.cademy.io/kids-in-muse... 023
Reposted by Alison BowyerKids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 08/09/2025Are you passionate about children's access to heritage & culture? Do you want to play a key role in shaping national conversations and driving change? Kids in Museums is looking for a new Chair to lead us through the next stage of our development. Find out more kidsinmuseums.org.uk/who-we-are/v... 021
Reposted by Alison BowyerKids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 02/09/2025Vanessa Eke will step down as Chair of Kids in Museums in December 2025 after three and a half successful years in the role. We are enormously grateful for the commitment, leadership and support she has shown to the charity since 2022. Read the full statement ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2025/09/kids... 011
Reposted by Alison BowyerKids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 14/08/2025🌈 New webinar recording: Engaging children and families with LGBTQ+ content in museums Learn how museums can enable kids and their grown ups to engage with new topics in a safe space - and perhaps, to also see their experiences reflected back. ➡️kids-in-museums.cademy.ioRECORDING: Engaging children and families with LGBTQ+ content in museums by Kids in Museums on cademy.ioThis is a recording of a session which took place on Zoom on Thursday 3 July 2025. Are you interested in developing programmes and exhibits with LGBTQ+ content for children and families? About this… 043
Reposted by Alison BowyerKids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 18/08/2025New webinar recording now live: Young people, mental health and museums Explore how to: 👍 Support the mental health of your young visitors, 🤝 Work in partnership with organisations to deliver provision, 💕 Support staff wellbeing. 💻 Get access: kids-in-museums.cademy.io/recording-yo... 021
Reposted by Alison BowyerGLAM Cares @glamcares.bsky.social · 27/06/2025What needs to be in place to keep yourself and you colleagues safe when working with young adults in the area of mental health? We're on with our friends @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social on 8 July, 10-12:30. It's going to be a fab session - come along and find out! kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/t...kidsinmuseums.org.ukTraining - Kids in MuseumsWe provide a range of training events and consultancy for the museum sector in the UK and internationally - our new summer programme is available to book now. 054
Alison Bowyer @msalisonbowyer.bsky.social · 23/06/2025Take a look at some fab museums doing amazing work for families 👀 041
Alison Bowyer @msalisonbowyer.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Thank you @maryrosemuseum.bsky.social for hosting the @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social Trustees today. Really fantastic place for a meeting on a sunny summer day. 041
Alison Bowyer @msalisonbowyer.bsky.social · 08/06/2025Pullens Yard Open Studios. How did I not know this existed until today. 020
Alison Bowyer @msalisonbowyer.bsky.social · 27/05/2025🚨🌱 The Chancellor is reviewing all public spending from scratch. Please join me in signing the @campaignforthearts.org petition to remind the UK Govt: the arts make our lives happier & our communities stronger. Now is the moment to invest in them. www.campaignforthearts.org/petitions/sp...campaignforthearts.orgPetition: Make the arts part of UK National Renewal | Campaign for the ArtsThe Chancellor is reviewing all public spending from scratch. The arts make our lives happier and our communities stronger. Now is the moment to invest in them. 010
Alison Bowyer @msalisonbowyer.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Victory parade round the Triangle #thefootball 000
Alison Bowyer @msalisonbowyer.bsky.social · 30/04/2025I’ve supported this fab charity for years. Please give you can. They do essential work. abortionsupport.donorsupport.co/page/EMERGENCYabortionsupport.donorsupport.coProtect Abortion Access: Save our HelplineWe need your help to save our helpline. We need to raise £50,000 by the end of April to cover the increasing costs of helping people travel for an abortion. Over 2024 and into this year, calls – and c... 000
Reposted by Alison BowyerKids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 25/04/2025Take part in the #LifeOnTheHomeFrontMuseumTrail from Kids in Museums and Usborne this May half term! Visit a museum near you for a free, family spotter trail exploring life on the home front for children in World War II. Find participating venues 👉kidsinmuseums.org.ukLife on the Home Front Museum TrailA free, family trail at over 65 museums across the UK 044
Alison Bowyer @msalisonbowyer.bsky.social · 14/04/2025Massive welcome to the @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social Youth Panel. Looking forward to working with you. 010
Reposted by Alison BowyerKids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 09/04/2025📣 A new season of Kids in Museums training is now live and ready to book! Our upcoming workshops offer a range of practical, low cost ways to help you welcome more children, families, and young people through your doors. Find out more and book your spot 👉 kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/t... 011
Alison Bowyer @msalisonbowyer.bsky.social · 04/04/2025No, no, no. Cannot stomach Rochelle and Vince. #TheArchersmedia.tenor.coma man in a black shirt is standing in a living room .ALT: a man in a black shirt is standing in a living room . 140
Alison Bowyer @msalisonbowyer.bsky.social · 02/04/2025Good to be in Birmingham today representing @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social having interesting and thoughtful conversations with teams from #ArtsCouncilEngland #MuseumDevelopment and other #IPSOS about current and future challenges (and some solutions) for museums. 041
Reposted by Alison BowyerKids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Now in its second year, Engaging your first young Trustees is a free training and networking programme for Trustees and staff from museums and heritage organisations interested in appointing young people aged 18-30 to their boards. Apply to join the new cohort 👉 kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/e... 011
Reposted by Alison BowyerKids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 19/03/2025🤝 Interested in recruiting young Trustees to your Board, but don’t know where to start? We're looking for eight museums to join a free training and networking programme to appoint young people aged 18-30 to their boards. Find out more and apply 👉 kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/e...kidsinmuseums.org.ukEngaging your first young Trustees - Kids in MuseumsA free programme to support museums, galleries or heritage organisations to recruit young Trustees 033
Alison Bowyer @msalisonbowyer.bsky.social · 12/03/2025I am a big fan of More or Less, but Tim Harford’s low key crushing of DOGE and Elon at the start of today’s episode is delicious. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...bbc.co.ukMore or Less - DOGE, apples and irregular migrants - BBC SoundsFact-checking government efficiency claims in the US. 010
Alison Bowyer @msalisonbowyer.bsky.social · 19/02/2025This is so lovely. My two favourite things combined. I would be so excited if I found a book in a museum 😊❤️ 111
Reposted by Alison BowyerKids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 18/02/2025📢 NOMINATIONS OPEN! We're starting our search for the 2025 winner of the #FamilyFriendlyMuseum Award. If your museum is fab for families, excellent at access, or is running great social justice projects with young people, take a look at how to enter: kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/f... 032
Reposted by Alison BowyerKids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 11/02/2025💡 Did you know Kids in Museums provides a range of bespoke training and consultancy for museums, galleries and cultural orgs? Help make summer 2025 your best yet for children, young people and families - find out more here ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/b... 042
Alison Bowyer @msalisonbowyer.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Thank you so much to everyone who spoke and attended today. We heard about so much brilliant practice and I came away inspired and hopeful for the future of museums. #RethinkingMuseums 052
Alison Bowyer @msalisonbowyer.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Super soft fluffy cutie. Very friendly but unwilling to be photographed. Would like to pet again. 11/10 @thecatreviewer.bsky.social 0212
Reposted by Alison BowyerKids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 27/01/2025Still time to take part in our five min survey to highlight the value of smaller museums to families ⬇️ 034
Reposted by Alison BowyerKids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 24/01/2025Are you taking part in the #TourmalineTrail from @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social & @littletigeruk.bsky.social this half-term? Head to over 50 museums across the UK for a free, family spotter trail and competition. Complete the trail to receive a free sticker! ℹ️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/t...kidsinmuseums.org.ukTourmaline and the Museum of Marvels Trail - Kids in MuseumsIn partnership with Little Tiger, we're offering families across the UK a free, fun spotter trail for February half-term. 054
Reposted by Alison BowyerKids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social · 16/01/2025👋 Museum workers of Bluesky Work in a small or medium museum? Take part in a five minute survey and help us shape a national press campaign to highlight the value of smaller museums to families 📣 All responses will be anonymous. ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...docs.google.comKids in Museums: Survey of museumsLength to complete: <5 minutes Due by: Friday 27th January 2024 Suitability: Small-medium sized museums (less than 100,000 visitors annually) Thank you for taking the time to fill out this survey, w... 099
Alison Bowyer @msalisonbowyer.bsky.social · 15/01/2025Hello Blue Sky. @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social is here. Follow us for everything you need to make museums and galleries better places for families, children and young people to visit. 000
Alison Bowyer @msalisonbowyer.bsky.social · 13/01/2025Very excited to meet the young people who’ve been appointed by museums as part of @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social Engaging Your First Young Trustees Programme. #YoungTrustees #YouthVoice #CharityGovernance 010
Alison Bowyer @msalisonbowyer.bsky.social · 04/01/2025Fascinating and fantastic Anya Gallaccio exhibition at Turner Contemporary. Thoroughly recommend if you’re in Margate. Excellent sensory bags too. 000
Alison Bowyer @msalisonbowyer.bsky.social · 24/11/2024This is Seamus, he is magnificent and extremely floofy with exceptional whiskers. Have changed walk home for chance of petting. 100/10 Yay @thecatreviewer.bsky.social is back! 0787
Alison Bowyer @msalisonbowyer.bsky.social · 06/10/2024Playing with an animal at the fab Lygia Clark show at Whitechapel Gallery 020
