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We have lots of activities for children of all ages to enjoy.
Whether it's trying out our magic fingerprint ink, playing with our toy cars, investigating our 1970s crime scene, trying on police uniform or playing our explorer eye-spy game, there is something for everyone.
Discover what Essex Police museum has to offer through a question-led trail. Participants are guided through our displays as they look for the answers to the questions provided.
Date: Saturday 14 September, Saturday 21 September, Saturday 28 September.
Time: Anytime between 10am - 4pm
Cost: £1 per person
Can you solve the Edwardian Moat Farm murder without modern day forensic techniques?
Dates: Saturday 5 October, Saturday 12 October, Saturday 19 October.
Time: Anytime between 10am and 4pm
Cost: £1 per child
Make a mask and trick or treat bag
Dates: Saturday 26 October, Monday 30 October.
Time: Anytime between 10am and 4pm.
Cost: £2 per child
Make a rocket ahead of Fireworks Night.
Dates: Saturday 2 November.
Time: Anytime between 10am and 4pm
Cost: £2 per child
Make poppies.
Dates: Saturday 9 November.
Time: Anytime between 10am and 4pm
Cost: Free (donations gratefully received)
Make a 2025 police officer calendar.
Dates: Saturday 16 November, Saturday 23 November, Saturday 30 November.
Time: Anytime between 10am and 4pm
Cost: £1 per child
Make your own snowman decoration out of a sock.
Dates: Saturday 7 December, Saturday 15 December.
Time: Anytime between 10am and 4pm
Cost: £2 per child
For those who have a Kids Club loyalty card, you can get a stamp for every Kids Club activity completed. When you have four stamps, the fifth activity is free!
Pop into the museum to grab your Kids Club loyalty card*.
East Anglia Pass holders, can enjoy 2 for 1** on any Kids Club activity. To redeem, show your East Anglia pass on purchase.
*One Kids Club loyalty card per child.
** Not available in conjunction with any other offer.