Discover our exhibition with something for all the family. Enjoy free refreshments and try our exhibition trail to claim your free pack of Percy Pigs!

Why not bring a packed lunch to eat in our indoor picnic space?

Have a look at our Families page to find out more about what to expect.

No need to book, just drop in – it’s all free!

The Private Apartments on the first floor of Harewood House have hosted artists, presidents, kings and queens for over 250 years, and have been used by the Lascelles family since the 18th century. You will be guided around rooms that are still in use by the 8th Earl and Countess, filled with objects and artwork that reflect their family’s diverse interests and tastes.

Join us for free adult creative drop-in sessions at Thackray!

We’ll be running a different creative activity on select Fridays this summer. Get involved or simply bring your own project to work on.

Here’s what you can try:

Block Printing - 12 July

Embroidery - 26 July

Cyanotypes - 3 August

Still Life Drawing - 10 August

Drop-in any time between 12.30pm and 3pm.

No booking required – just check in at the front desk upon arrival.

Join the Thackray Boffins as they uncover the secret science that sits behind medical innovation and discovery. Inspire your own future health heroes with inspiring true tales, jaw-dropping demonstrations and, of course, audience participation.

Step inside the offices of Boffin Devices Incorporated where we design unique healthcare technology which is truly all about YOU.

Ele the Elephant uses a hearing aid to help them experience all the amazing sounds around us, while Wise Eyes the Owl’s glasses allow them to see the colours and shapes that make up our day.

Join our FeelGood Friends as they help your little ones explore the senses of sight, touch, taste, hearing and smell through stories, songs and games.

Ever wanted to try your hand at surgery? Our popular series of hands-on experiences for families is back.

Did you know that the eye has approximately 2 million working parts? Learn to identify just a few and get up close to the inner workings of this fascinating body part, as you dissect a real eye* with the help of our team.

Takes place at 11.30am on select Fridays and Saturdays during the Summer Holidays.

What if we could 3D print our own medicines? How could AI help us spot disease earlier? What if you had a digital twin who could test treatments for you?

If we could control our own medical tests and design our own prescriptions, would we be healthier and happier? From bionic eyes to artificial tongues, we’ve worked with leading experts to try out eye-catching tech that can unleash your imagination. Explore these mind-boggling innovations and inventions from the past, present and future that empower the way we take care of ourselves.