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Designed for children aged 2.5 to 4 years old, along with their parents, grandparents, and carers, these monthly sessions offer an immersive journey of scientific or historical exploration and discovery.

Its Mini explorers' 2nd birthday in February! Have you ever been to one of our fantastic science and history themed preschool session? Well, now's the ideal time to come along and join us.

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Child	£3.00 per ticket

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Mini Museum Explorers

Type:Children's Activity Event

Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DN

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Tel01206 282939

Opening Times

Season (24 Feb 2026)
Day	Times
Tuesday	10:00	- 11:00

Season (24 Feb 2026)
Day	Times
Tuesday	11:15	- 12:15

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