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Locked in the Museum
Over one hundred amazing artefacts in one magical adventure
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For one night only, some of the world's oldest, rarest and most fascinating items can all be found under one roof! What will you discover, and who from the past will you meet, while locked in the museum? Housing everything from the Mary Rose and the...
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An action-packed tour of the most marvellous museum in the world!
An action-packed tour of the most marvellous museum in the world!
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For one night only, some of the world's oldest, rarest and most fascinating items can all be found under one roof! What will you discover, and who from the past will you meet, while locked in the museum?
Housing everything from the Mary Rose and the Sistine Chapel to robots and modern art installations, get locked in the most marvellous museum and see its secrets come to life. Meet ancient Egyptian mummies, avoid a woolly rhinoceros with a Neanderthal and explore the prehistoric world of dinosaurs. But please don't touch the displays as some of them bite!
This behind-the-scenes tour opens a portal to the past, unlocks a treasury of knowledge, and whispers the museum's secrets to those who dare to listen. Uncover the stories behind incredible exhibits from around the world, find out how ancient artefacts are preserved and learn about the passionate individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to bring history to life.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781800782105
Publisher: Templar Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 23 February 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Templar Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Acapulco Studio
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 242.0mm
Height: 311.0mm
Weight: 660g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Leisa Stewart-Sharpe (Author)
Leisa Stewart-Sharpe is a reader, writer and all-round word lover. A trained journalist turned children's book author, Leisa writes stunning non-fiction narratives. Her Australian childhood has inspired her love for the natural world and she has written best-selling books such as Blue Planet II and The Green Planet with the BBC.
Acapulco Studio (Illustrator)
Acapulco Studio is a Warsaw-based design studio specialising in illustration and book design. The studio was launched in 2012 by Malgorzata Nowak and Agata Dudek, both graduates at the Graphic Department of the Warsaw Academy of Fine Art.
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