This Easter, we’re bursting with things to see, make and explore including the launch of our major new SAXONS exhibition opening with a big Family Opening Day on 28 March. The first week of the holidays is packed with Easter-themed craft and science family fun, while the second week takes inspiration from the Saxons, with Saxon-themed crafts linked to the new exhibition. Plus don’t forget to play, learn and explore in the Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery.
The SAXONS
28 March – 1 November 2026
The SAXONS is a major new exhibition opening on Saturday 28 March at Discover Bucks Museum bringing early medieval Buckinghamshire to life with real artefacts, interactive displays, and digital storytelling designed for visitors of all ages.
• Meet the Saxons through engaging films, sounds, and immersive experiences.
• Hands-on interactives and digital storytelling bring history vividly to life.
• Discover real artefacts and try the fun family trail and creative activities.
An ideal day out for curious minds and young explorers!
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Saxons Opening Day
Saturday 28 March, 10am – 5pm
Step into the world of the Saxons and celebrate the opening of our new SAXON exhibition with a vibrant day of living history, storytelling and discovery. Meet Saxon warriors and skilled craftspeople as they bring the past to life through authentic dress, demonstrations and fascinating insights into everyday life over 1,000 years ago. With activities for all ages, it’s the perfect way to experience history up close.
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ACTIVITY / CRAFT
Monday 30 March – Hopping Lambs and Jumping Rabbits
Learn how to make a moving Easter-themed picture to take home
£3.50 per child
Timings: Morning and afternoon drop in sessions from 10.00-12.30 and 12.30-2.30. Select either an afternoon or morning slot when you buy your tickets and then turn up any time during that slot!
Suitable for ages 5-10 (younger children welcome but will need some support with their craft)
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Tuesday 31 March & Wednesday 1 April – Eggcellent Science
How do you make a bouncy egg? Can an egg survive being catapulted? Find out the answers to these questions and more with our Easter science workshop as we delve deep into egg-related science with fun, hands-on experiments.
Please note: our science workshops can get messy. Aprons will be provided but old clothes are recommended.
Real eggs will be used in this workshop: please let us know of any egg allergies prior to booking so that we can advise.
£7.00 per child plus 1 free adult/ £4 per additional adult
Timings: Hour-long led sessions at 10.15am – 11.15am, 12pm – 1pm & 2pm – 3pm. Please arrive five minutes before your session to ensure a prompt start!
Suitable for ages 5 – 10
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Thursday 2 April – Easter Bunnies
Decorate a wooden easter bunny and create a home for it using a variety of different materials. What will you create?
£5 per participant.
Timings: Morning and afternoon drop in sessions from 10.00-12.30 and 12.30-2.30. Select either an afternoon or morning slot when you buy your tickets and then turn up any time during that slot!
Suitable for ages 5 – 10 (younger children welcome but will need some support with their craft)
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Good Friday 3 April – Hatching Eggs
Make a pop-up jack-in-a-box egg to take home! What will hatch from YOUR egg? (This craft is inspired by our new Sew Dainty exhibition: upgrade your craft ticket to explore it for yourself!)
£5 per participant
Timings: Morning and afternoon drop in sessions from 10.00-12.30 and 12.30-2.30. Select either an afternoon or morning slot when you buy your tickets and then turn up any time during that slot!
Suitable for ages 5 – 10
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Easter Monday 6 April – Eggcellent Egg Hunters
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Tuesday 7 April – Saxon Baskets
Learn how to make a woven yarn basket to take home. This craft is inspired by our new Saxons exhibition: upgrade your craft ticket to explore it for yourself!
£4 per child
Timings: Morning and afternoon drop in sessions from 10.00-12.30 and 12.30-2.30. Select either an afternoon or morning slot when you buy your tickets and then turn up any time during that slot!
Suitable for ages 5-10
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Wednesday 8 April – Saxon Saucer Brooches
Dress like a Saxon by making yourself a Saxon saucer brooch take home. This craft is inspired by our new Saxons exhibition: upgrade your craft ticket to explore it for yourself and see our Saxon costumes!
£5 per participant.
Timings: Morning and afternoon drop in sessions from 10.00-12.30 and 12.30-2.30. Select either an afternoon or morning slot when you buy your tickets and then turn up any time during that slot!
Suitable for ages 5 – 10
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Thursday 9 April – Saxon Carvings
Try your hand at carving like a Saxon with our soap-carving workshop: will you make a runic message, a celtic knot pattern or a Grotesque? Please note: the carving for this workshop will be done with wooden and plastic tools: no blades will be used. This craft is inspired by our new Saxons exhibition: upgrade your craft ticket to explore it for yourself!
£4 per participant
Timings: Morning and afternoon drop in sessions from 10.00-12.30 and 12.30-2.30. Select either an afternoon or morning slot when you buy your tickets and then turn up any time during that slot!
Suitable for ages 5 – 10
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Friday 10 April – Saxon Clay
Experiment with clay to create your very own Saxon tile or coil pot (or something else entirely!). Please note: clay workshops can get messy. Aprons will be provided but old clothes are recommended. This craft is inspired by our new Saxons exhibition: upgrade your craft ticket to explore it for yourself!
£5 per child
Timings: Morning and afternoon drop in sessions from 10.00-12.30 and 12.30-2.30. Select either an afternoon or morning slot when you buy your tickets and then turn up any time during that slot!
Suitable for ages 5 – 10
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ROALD DAHL CHILDREN’S GALLERY
Open every day over the Easter holiday – 28 March – 15 April
Come and discover the famous Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery, a space bursting with interactive displays and engaging activities inspired by Roald Dahl’s wonderful stories that encourage learning through play. Children can step inside the Giant Peach, explore sound with the BFG and crawl through Fantastic Mr. Fox’s tunnel. They can appear in their own drawings on TV and even freeze their own shadows! Come along and explore for yourselves.
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Please book your tickets online following the links above to secure your place, tickets can be bought on the day but are subject to availability.
Café
Treat yourself to light snacks, hot and cold drinks in our café.
What else is there to do?
Make a day of it and visit the Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery, our exciting new immersive exhibition The SAXONS and the the rest of the Museum too!
