The Maritime museum’s hidden gem has returned with the relaunch of Museum Minnows for kids under five.

The events are designed to stimulate a whole range of senses and include spell-binding storytelling and a magical trail around the Museum.

Best of all it’s free with a museum ticket, so for a one off fee you can enjoy the sessions once a month for a whole year.

Education assistant Debs Rogers said: “At the moment our minnows sessions seem to be a bit of a hidden gem.

"It has become a great excuse to catch-up with friends, let the children take part in some wonderful interactive fun, relax in the company of like-minded individuals and enjoy everything the museum has to offer."

She added the minnows sessions prove that the idea museums are for an older generation, could not be more wrong.

Museum minnows starts at 1.30pm on Friday, January 30. Call 01326 214535 for details or to book a place.