Family Visits
Awaken your senses in nature, while exploring woods, lakes and beautiful green spaces. Build curiosity and wonder while seeking out thought-provoking sculptures. Nourish your family in mind, soul and body while creating memories together.
YSP is fantastic for the whole family.
Our family events programme has something for children of all ages to take part in. Join in with family events to think, make and play.
Admission is free for 25s and under and our new Open Concession ticket at £6 is available to everyone who considers themselves qualifying for a concession ticket.
Pick up free activities in the indoor galleries and have a go at activities in the Project Space in our Underground Gallery. We also have lots of exciting resources for you to explore on your visit to YSP.

Exploring with activities for families
Get little hands and minds busy with exhibition inspired Drawing Together and Talking Together ideas. Download the Sculpture and Nature Hunt and see what you can discover.
Pick up a playful activity basket in the Underground Gallery to make and create together beside the sculptures in our exhibitions.
Share your discoveries and creations with us on Instagram @yspsculpture#YSPFamily
Family facilities to support your visit
- Breast feeding welcome
- Baby changing facilities
- Highchairs
- Family friendly gifts, books and food
- Places to picnic
- Water fountains
- Buggy friendly paths
We have a dedicated family space in our Living Room located in the main Visitor Centre. Sit down, rest, feed your baby, and gather your thoughts. To help, there are books for younger children.
Our commitment to family learning
- We support Arts Award through special family events throughout the year
- We are proud to be signed up to Family Arts Standards and we support the Kids in Museums Manifesto
- YSP was shortlisted for the Best Family Event in 2018 in the Fantastic for Families Awards
- YSP was a finalist in Best Free family day out and Best Day Out for under 5s in Days Out with the Kids’ Family Favourites awards
- YSP was long-listed in the 2012 Kids in Museums Family Friendly Award


Getting in touch
Your feedback is important to us. Please let us know when we have done well and what we could improve for your next visit. You can get in touch by emailing learning@ysp.org.uk
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A truly magical experience that captured the whole family's imagination.
- Family workshop participant
Browse our Family events
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Festive Tree Decorations Workshop: Jonathan Baldock
Inspired by the joyous works in Jonathan Baldock’s Weston Gallery exhibition and the uplifting Light Organ in the Chapel, create your own festive decorations thinking about light, joy and colour to hang at home. - Event
Sculpture Baby: Light Organ
–Spend creative time with your baby and enjoy this sensory session set in the colourful Light Organ installation in the Chapel. - Event
New Year Noticing: Family Walk with Jo Blaker
Join us for a creative nature walk to welcome in the New Year. Visit the joyous Jonathan Baldock exhibition at The Weston, before heading outside to draw together. Relax, unwind and enjoy creative time together on this family walk. - Event
Tales in the Gallery: Light Organ
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for interactive and immersive storytelling in the gallery, inspired by the magical Light Organ installation in the Chapel. - Event
Tales in the Gallery: Erwin Wurm
–Join us on the first Saturday of the month for interactive and immersive storytelling in the gallery, inspired by the playful work of Erwin Wurm. - Event
Sculpture Baby: Erwin Wurm
Spend creative time with your baby and enjoy this sensory session inspired by the Erwin Wurm exhibition in the Underground Gallery. - Event
Discover in a Day
Start your Arts Award adventure at YSP. Arts Award Discover is an introductory programme for children and young people aged up to 25. During this session, we'll visit YSP exhibitions, create art in response to them and share our discoveries. With the support of YSP Arts Award advisors, you will complete your Arts Award Discover by the end of the day.