Events

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The Museum Spooky House 8pm

Past Events

28th October 2023 from 8-9.30pm

Do you dare?? After Dark @ the Museum is when the really spooks come out!!
Join us if you think you can make it through!
 

🎫Tickets are $8 per person (12 years and older) and are available at the Museum – pre-purchase would be preferred as we get very busy on the night and the lines are long!!!!

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If you would like to volunteer to be part of our front-of-house team welcoming visitors to the museum, read our volunteer programme fact sheet and download our application form from the link below.