Welcome
Eureka! opened in 1992 in Halifax, right next to the train station. We're not like other museums. In Eureka! nothing is trapped inside a glass cabinet! As the UK's leading fully interactive museum totally dedicated to children aged 0-11 years, we love the weird and wonderful questions they ask and we know how to make learning fun for all.
Our galleries, including Spark, a new digital arts space showcasing art from all over the world, are on two floors accessible by lift. Eureka! is proud to include a Changing Places facility for use by any visitor to Halifax, not just the museum. We've lots of outdoor space to enjoy too, so come and see for yourselves!
Level access
There is level access from the main entrance to:
Ticket desk Changing Places facility CaféShopOutside areaThere is level access from the car park to:
Eureka! outdoor areaHearing
Visual
General
Getting here
Travel by public transport
Eureka! is right next door to Halifax railway station, served by regular trains from Bradford, Leeds, Huddersfield and Manchester. For train times, call National Rail Enquires on 08457 48 49 50 or visit the National Rail Website.
Travel by taxi
There is a taxi rank outside Halifax railway station.
Parking
If assistance is required on arrival at Eureka! please call us on 01422 330069 and one of our Enablers will help.
Arrival
Path to main entrance
Main entrance
As a children's museum, we don't want to make our doors too easy for small children to open and escape! There is always an Enabler on hand at the entrance to give assistance where required.
Getting around inside
Lift
Lift to first floor
Ticket/ information desk
Ticket desk
Things to See and Do
Eureka!'s galleries are accessible for visitors with physical mobility difficulties, as well as sensory impairments. Light and sound levels vary throughout the museum. Ear defenders and a chill out room are available on request.Some exhibits have BSL interpretation and there is a hearing loop system in operation throughout the museum.
Public toilet
Changing Places facility
Shop
Shop
Place to eat and drink
Café
If you have any allergies or dietary intolerances, please talk to a member of our Café team.
Getting around outside
Eureka! has extensive outdoor space where families can play and enjoy their lunch. There is a grassed area, benches and a sandpit.
Picnic Area
Eureka! outdoor area
Customer care support
We provide a chill out space to de-escalate.
We provide ear defenders on loan.
Emergency evacuation procedures
Customer care support
We will do our best to accommodate other formats. Just ask!
We have an online sensory guide to the museum to help visitors know what to expect.