Over the Christmas period, we are open on the 19th - 21st and 27th - 30th of Dec

Victorian Christmas Trail

calendar18th Nov 2023, 10:00 am - 6th Jan 2024, 4:00 pm

Many of the things we think of as defining Christmas were first made popular by the Victorians. One man in particular, Charles Dickens, had a huge influence on our idea of Christmas. He inspired several aspects of it such as family gatherings, seasonal food and drink, dancing, games and a festive generosity of spirit. Can you find all the Victorian objects around the Museum? (Clue: Look for the red labels.)

This trail is free with a valid Museum entry ticket. 

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