Milton Keynes Museum has revealed it will be hosting a series of events during half-term, which this year coincides with Halloween.

Among the events on their schedule this year will be delivering a Victorian themed event too, being done for the first time ever.

In addition, popular local performance troupe The Black Sheep Collective will be occupying the Street of Shops with perfectly eerie interactive performances. These take place in the build-up to Halloween at 12-2pm daily, October 27-October 31.

In a statement, MK Museum said that there will also be ghost-themed displays in their Street of Shops. They said, “There have been some spooky goings on, reports of shadows, strange noises and people going missing in the street of shops. Meet George the paperboy, Betty the Butcher and Victor the V… who disappears into the shadows. All have their own story to tell, if you are brave enough to listen!”

In the farmhouse area of the museum, the Parlour will be dressed with all kinds of authentic decoration from the time when Queen Victoria occupied the throne.

Elsewhere, Halloween activities are running – including cookie decorating, and the chance to make your own witch’s hat. Museum volunteers will be dressing to scare, too.

Furthermore, there will be extra events including a Spooky Singalong with Lingotot (Oct 29), Victorian-inspired henna design candle painting (Oct 30) and – coinciding with Black History Month – Cultural storyteller Chinwe will explain the meaning behind Adinkra Symbols from Ghanaian Culture, cross referencing them with objects from the servant’s room (Oct 31).

“It’s frightening how quickly Halloween is upon us, but we are ready for it and can promise everyone who visits the Museum this half term a thoroughly creepy time!” promised deputy director Surbhi Bhambri, “We’ve got a full week of freaky and fabulous events and activities planned, which will be spine-chillingly great, and perfect for all ages!”

There is ample free parking for broomsticks – and cars – at the Museum.

Pay once at the Museum and you can visit for free for a whole year.

For more information visit www.miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk