Birthplace Museum to re-open with a feast of Easter fun

One of Middlesbrough’s family favourite visitor attractions is back with a bang at the weekend. (c) Middlesbrough Council/ The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum at Middlesbrough’s Stewart Park (c) Middlesbrough Council/ Swashbuckling adventure will be served up at the Living History Redcoats & Pirates Weekend (c) Middlesbrough Council/ Visitors can expect an immersive experience inside Periplum’s Trailblazer Carriage (c) Middlesbrough Council/ Embark on a thrilling adventure to get the stolen treasure chest key back from Captain Flashbeard on the VR Pirate Jungle Ride/ Taken: 20th April 2022 Dorman Museum and Albert Park Event. Image Byline: Dave Charnley Photography. (c) Middlesbrough Council/ Spellbound Family Magic Shows promise a magical experience designed especially for young audiences The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum (CCBM) re-opens on Saturday (April 12) with an amazing line-up of Easter entertainment including a brand new ‘Living History’ event. Easter events at the CCBM from this weekend: Egg Scramble Museum Trail Saturday, April 12 – Sunday, April 27, 10am – 4pm Crack the Case: follow the exploding egg trail and solve the mystery as you gather clues around the museum, discovering our collection and learning as you go. Redcoats & Pirates Easter Weekend Saturday, April 12 – Sunday, April 13, 10am – 4pm Prepare for a swashbuckling adventure and a taste of military might at our living history camp. Witness the clash of Redcoats and Pirates in the 18th century with a host of activities all day long including a pirate trail, military drills and a stocks and sponges activity. These egg-cellent activities are free with museum admission. A host of Easter events also get under way at the ever-popular Dorman Museum from Saturday, April 12 to Sunday, April 27 including: VR Pirate Jungle Ride Saturday, April 12 – Sunday, April 27, 10.30am – 3.30pm Embark on a thrilling adventure to get the stolen treasure chest key back from Captain Flashbeard before it’s too late. Keep your wits about you on this exciting VR family adventure. Magic Rabbit Family Trail Saturday, April 12 – Sunday, June 1, 10am – 4pm Help find the magic rabbits that have escaped from the Spellbound Exhibition. Follow the clues as they take you on a fascinating journey of discovery around the Museum. Spellbound Family Magic Shows Wednesday, April 16 & Thursday, April 17 and Wednesday, April 23 & Thursday, April 24, 10.30am & 12.30pm Prepare for a magical experience designed especially for young audiences. Our enchanting children’s magic shows are packed with surprises, laughter, and plenty of audience participation. Trailblazer Carriage Thursday, April 17, 10.30am - 1pm Treat yourself to an immersive experience inside Periplum’s Trailblazer Carriage. Take your seat inside and listen to a soundscape celebrating Tees Valley trailblazers as innovators, activists, workers and adventurers. Big Science ‘Floating and Sinking’ Workshop Saturday, April 26, 10.30am & 12pm Floating and Sinking is a real hands-on session packed with experiments. The children will test if things float or sink, they will make things that sink float and make things that float sink in this amazing workshop. The VR Jungle Ride and Big Science workshop are ticketed events. All Family Magic Shows are free with a purchased Spellbound ticket and the Trailblazer Carriage is free to attend. Councillor Philippa Storey, Middlesbrough Deputy Mayor and Executive member for Education & Culture, said: “Spring’s definitely here and Easter is almost upon us – what better way to celebrate than a huge dose of family fun at one of our amazing museums? “There really is something for everything, regardless of age – so book early to avoid disappointment.” The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum is open 10am - 4pm Tuesday to Sunday. Admission tickets can be purchased at HOME - Captain Cook Birthplace Museum The Dorman Museum is open 10am - 4pm Tuesday to Sunday. Tickets can be purchased at - HOME - Dorman Museum (venpos.net). For further information visit Arts and Museums - What's on - We are Middlesbrough