We are now fundraising for our Helping Hands project, please click to this page for more information

Eureka! is a celebration of childhood, a place designed especially for children and their families, in which to play, discover and learn together - about the world, about themselves and about others. Designed for and by children, it is alive with interactive spaces and captivating experiences, each with a story to tell, a secret to be discovered, a small triumph to be achieved.

Why the community needs this charity

The strength of Eureka! is that we reach beyond the child to engage the whole family: our play-based learning approach encourages dialogue and questioning between adults and children, and shared discovery. Our galleries and outreach programmes provide aspirational opportunities for ALL children, engaging them in subjects ranging from science, health and well-being to role-play, drama and story-telling, linking with the national curriculum to enrich the learning experience.

Results and outcomes

The informal learning experiences offered by Eureka! have a powerful impact on children's social, physical, emotional and intellectual development. They build creativity, concentration, coordination and curiosity, inspiring a lifelong love of learning. Our galleries offer interactive settings where children and adults can come together in creative play and the delight of discovery, stimulating children's curiosity and encouraging them to explore and think for themselves.

Latest activities and projects

Play 20

Play 20 is our campaign to encourage families to play together more. Coinciding with Eureka!'s 20th Birthday Play 20 is our mission to remind parents that play is simple and enjoyable, and can take place anytime anywhere. The website - www.play20.org - provides parents with simple and easy to access ideas on how to play with their children in a range of settings and environments. As experts in playful learning Eureka! is passionate about the power and wider benefits of learning through play. read more

Helping Hands - Latest Update, December 21st

Thank you very much for your interest in making a donation to our project. The current round of match fund money is now finished; however, there will be a chance for your money to be doubled again in March 2012. If you would like to make a donation please hang fire until 1st March 2012 when your kind gift will once again be eligible for matched funding and will therefore be worth double. read more