Nutcracker Trail

Join us for some festive fun this holiday season with an exciting museum trail and live-action combat shows.

Weekends in December & January

Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 December 2025
Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 December 2025
Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 January 2026

Performances at 12pm

All the Family

Free

Nutcracker vs The Rat King

The villainous Rat King is out to steal everyone’s sweets and presents but have no fear the Nutcracker is here to save the day.

This fast-action combat and tale of good versus evil will enthral and entertain audiences of all ages.

The Nutcracker vs The Rat King combats will take place at 12pm on the following dates:

Pick up your free museum trail and explore the museum on a hunt for the 10 festive Nutcrackers.

Don't forget to collect a sticker when you've completed the challenge.

The trail will be available from 20 December.

There will be colouring-in activities on Floor 4.

Admission to the museum is free. Please pre-book your visit.