Easter Extravaganza at Rutland County Museum Fossils, VR, and High-Tech Fun
If you're looking for a way to keep the kids entertained this April, Rutland County Museum is pulling out all the stops. In a massive win for local families, the museum has announced it will be open daily until a week on Saturday for the Easter school holidays marking the first time in years that the venue has offered such consistent holiday access.
The surge in activity is thanks to funding from the Levelling Up Awards granted to Rutland County Council, which has allowed the museum to expand its hours and introduce some seriously impressive new attractions.
Hands-On History, 'Take & Make' Crafts
For those who like to get creative, the museum is running its popular 'Crafts in a Bag' sessions. At just £3.50 each, visitors can choose between two prehistoric themes, Dinosaurs and Ichthyosaurs
These bags are designed for "drop-in" fun, allowing families to sit down and build their ancient creatures at their own leisure within the museum’s galleries. These are available daily during special Easter hours (10am–3.45pm).
Beyond the glue and glitter, the museum is embracing the future of storytelling with two major new features, The Sea Dragon Experience: A cutting-edge Virtual Reality (VR) journey designed for ages 7 and over. This experience dives deep into the world of the "Rutland Sea Dragon" (the famous local Ichthyosaur discovery).
The 3D Sandpit, A new interactive installation that uses augmented reality to respond to how you move the sand, creating shifting landscapes and digital environments.
While the museum is embracing an extended schedule, there are a few dates to keep in mind to ensure you don't turn up to closed doors:
Open Dates: Every day from Tuesday, 7 April to Saturday, 18 April.
Hours: 10:00am – 3:45pm.
Closed Dates: The museum will be closed on Sundays, Good Friday, and Bank Holiday Monday.
Whether you want to get hands-on with a dinosaur craft or transport yourself back to the Jurassic period via VR, this Easter is the perfect time to rediscover what Rutland County Museum has to offer.
Are you planning to try out the VR experience, or are you more interested in the traditional crafts?
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