Locked in the Museum
Leisa Stewart-Sharpe
Illustrated by Acapulco Studio
Ages 7 to 9
Hardback
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23 February 2026Imprint: Templar Books
Synopsis
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.
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.
Details
23 February 2026
9781800782105Imprint: Templar Books
Reviews
History made real... don't miss the ride!
Outstanding nonfiction book with spectacular fold-out illustrations and bite-sized facts. This highly engaging hardback also explains how artefacts are preserved and who looks after them. It's perfect for KS2 classrooms for reading, sharing and dipping into.
Locked in the Museum caught my eye immediately. I opened it. I loved it. Then I discovered there was more to it than I had realised! I was busy exploring the book, following the adventure, visiting the galleries before I realised that the pages fold out and there was even more to engage with. Brilliant! It's one of the best ways to get more into a book, to encourage greater engagement and it works too, even on the adults!
With several fold out spreads extending the number of objects available to view, there is an absolute wealth of fantastic exhibits to discover and linger over, and readers are also introduced to the conservators, palaeontologists and others who work in the museum.
