On Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 February, visit The Discovery Hub and discover how they played a crucial role during the Second World War.
There will be a different activities for children to make and take home, including bookmarks and animal puppets.
Free with a museum admission ticket or annual pass or £3 per child if not visiting the museum.
Also on Thursday 19 February the museum will be hosting Mini-Museum Explorers.
Come and take part in our creative session for children under 5s and their parents and carers. Join us for storytelling, songs, sensory activities, arts and crafts inspired by the museum’s collection.
Sessions are £3 per child or free with a leisure card. Book your space by calling 023 9283 4779.
These sessions run monthly across the six Portsmouth museum sites, you can view all the sessions at www.portsmouthmuseums.co.uk
From Saturday 14 – Sunday 22 February you can complete a free Animal Fanatical Family Trail for a chance to win a prize.
Enter the prize draw for a chance to win one of the following prizes: Gustav the Pigeon, soft toy, The D-Day Story goody bag or an animals in the Second War by Neil R Storey and a bookmark
Ask at the front desk when you visit. Included in museum admission price.
Cllr Steve Pitt, Portsmouth City Council Leader, said:
“Our D-Day Story museum is a fantastic place for families to learn about D-Day together, and these half-term activities are a great way to spark children’s curiosity, with something on offer for all ages.”
For the full list of events and more information about The D-Day Story, visit www.theddaystory.com