About the conference
Making a Difference – to children’s lives; across our sector; and in society.
Book your tickets
Join us in Liverpool, UK 25 – 28 November 2025
This two-day international event will consider the many ways in which we can approach and balance our responsibilities as children’s museum professionals, keeping pace with the issues and challenges today’s children face, helping them to become strong, confident and resilient, while at the same time using our museums as platforms for experiencing learning in a joyful way, to truly make a difference.
Hosted by Eureka! The National Children’s Museum
We will explore the conference themes from a number of perspectives, sharing and listening with colleagues from the cultural sector around the world, and challenging ourselves to explore the impact we are having through the eyes of the children and families who visit us, the partners we work with, our colleagues and even ourselves.
Tickets – Early bird tickets available now!
| Member | Join & Go * | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Bird full conference | £495 (£594 inc vat) | £664 (£763 inc vat) | £710 (£852 inc vat) |
| Early Bird day one | £300 (£360 inc vat) | £469 (£529 inc vat) | £500 (£600 inc vat) |
| Early Bird day two | £300 (£360 inc vat) | £469 (£529 inc vat) | £500 (£600 inc vat) |
| Full price full conference | £620 (£744 inc vat) | £789 (£913 inc vat) | £843 (£1011.60 inc vat) |
| Full price day one | £380 (£456 inc vat) | £549 (£625 inc vat) | £633 (£759.60 inc vat) |
| Full price day two | £380 (£456 inc vat) | £549 (£625 inc vat) | £633 (£759.60 inc vat) |
VAT at 20%
Early bird ends 30 June 2025
Full price bookings from 1 July 2025
Evidence & Evaluation
How do we actually know whether we are making a difference?
Reflection, Change & Improvement
Is there more that we could and should be doing?
Inspiration & Aspiration
Are we raising children’s aspirations? How are we helping them achieve their dreams and potential?
Wellbeing & Happiness
Are we improving health and well-being? How can we measure children’s happiness?
Exceptional Experiences
Are we exceeding the expectations of the children and families who visit us?
Meaningful & Relevant Content
Is the content and experience we provide relevant to the lives of our family visitors?
Lifelong Love of Learning
Do the themes and experiences we provide inspire children and families to seek further information and expand their knowledge?
Complementing Formal Education & Filling Gaps
Are we filling a gap left by a formal education system that may no longer be fit for purpose?
Participatory Design & Cocreation
Should we be involving our visitors in shaping our exhibits, experiences and programmes to ensure that we are making a difference?
Open Discussion
Get your tickets to Making a Difference
25 – 28 November 2025
Liverpool
