Did you know your brain contains 400 miles of blood vessels? That’s like running from Thackray Museum to Land’s End! And while you’re reading this, your body’s already made 26 million red blood cells—impressive, right? 

This February half-term is all about blood – what exactly is it, and what does it do? Take part in science shows, trails, craft activities and - if you’re feeling brave – our infamous hands-on heart dissection workshops!  

Come and find out why the red stuff is the best stuff with a host of activities for all the family, and all free with your museum ticket.

Thackray Science Live 

What do you get when you combine a set of crochet organs, some homemade inventions and two mad scientists? No, not Valentine’s Day—you get a Thackray Boffins show! Our Boffins will be presenting another whizzbang science show about the basics of blood.  

If blood and gore ain’t your bag, fret not! This show is suitable for the whole family. 

Make & Take Your Own Blood Bag Tote Bag 

Check out the drip on these guys! Get creative with a guided craft session where you can draw on your very own tote-bag, inspired by our cartoon characters, the Plasma Pals. 

Interactive Play Trail for Under-5s 

Enjoy a trail play trail, pulsing with activities that sneak a little science into playtime: 

Listen to heartbeats with stethoscopes.

Follow a circulation system circuit.

Add a droplet to our collective blood donation wall art and see how it grows throughout the week. 

Plus...Have a budding Surgeon in the family? Dissect a real-life heart with the help of medical experts. Book your family ticket for our hands-on dissection workshop here.

From medicine at sea to poisonous plants, Thackray Museum uses creativity and play to learn about a different medical theme every school holiday.   

Ready to explore? Grab your annual pass today and enjoy a year’s worth of school holiday adventures for free.