Events (25)
Family Art Workshop: Rock And Roll
- Family
21 November 2009, 11:30
Meet in the Main Hall
Free
Decorate a t-shirt fit for a pop star to wear.

Storytelling for Families: Marvellous Music
- Family
21 November 2009, 14:00
Meet in the Main Hall
Free
The sounds of music fill the air with one particular piece creating a magical effect.
Suitable for children aged 3+ and carers. No ticket required. Sessions last approx. 30 minutes.
Family Art Workshop: Rock And Roll
- Family
21 November 2009, 14:30
Meet in the Main Hall
Free
Decorate a t-shirt fit for a pop star to wear.

Storytelling for Families: Marvellous Music
- Family
21 November 2009, 15:00
Meet in the Main Hall
Free
The sounds of music fill the air with one particular piece creating a magical effect.
Suitable for children aged 3+ and carers. No ticket required. Sessions last approx. 30 minutes.
Chasing Tales
- Family
5 December 2009, 13:00-16:00
Meet in the Main Hall
An afternoon of fun activities for all the family, including Arabic storytelling and music performance.
Free ticket required and available one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Ondaatje Wing Main Hall. Twenty tickets available per workshop.

Chasing Tales
- Family
A part of Chasing Mirrors
5 December 2009, 13:00-16:00
Free
A family activity afternoon of Arabic storytelling, music and art. No booking in advance. Simply turn up and collect a ticket from 12.00.
Christmas Workshop: Christmas Past
- Family
13 December 2009, 14:00
Meet in the Main Hall
Explore how families celebrated Christmas in the past, and make a traditional tree decoration inspired by the Collection.
Suitable for children aged 5+ and their carers. Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall. The session will last approximately 90 minutes. Places are limited to 20 per session, maximum 4 tickets per adult.
Family Art Workshops: Dream Catcher
- Family
16 January 2010, 11:30
Meet in the Main Hall
Create a wire head of surreal shapes, ideas and dreams.
Suitable for children aged 5+ and their carers. Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall. The session will last approximately 90 minutes. Places are limited to 20 per session, maximum 4 tickets per adult.
Storytelling for Families: Matinee Magic
- Family
16 January 2010, 14:00
Meet in the Main Hall
A memorable theatre trip for two young children – they get to meet their favourite actress!
Suitable for ages 3+ and their carers. No ticket required. These sessions will last approximately 30 minutes.
Family Art Workshops: Dream Catcher
- Family
16 January 2010, 14:30
Meet in the Main Hall
Create a wire head of surreal shapes, ideas and dreams.
Suitable for children aged 5+ and their carers. Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall. The session will last approximately 90 minutes. Places are limited to 20 per session, maximum 4 tickets per adult.
Storytelling for Families: Matinee Magic
- Family
16 January 2010, 15:00
Meet in the Main Hall
A memorable theatre trip for two young children – they get to meet their favourite actress!
Suitable for ages 3+ and their carers. No ticket required. These sessions will last approximately 30 minutes.
Talking Heads: Clay Characters
- Family
15 February 2010, 11:30
Meet in the Main Hall
Explore different techniques and processes to make your own self portrait in clay.
Suitable for children aged 5+ and their carers. Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall. The session will last approximately 90 minutes. Places are limited to 20 per session, maximum 4 tickets per adult.
Talking Heads: Clay Characters
- Family
1 January 1970 - 15 February 2010, 01:00-14:30
Meet in the Main Hall
Explore different techniques and processes to make your own self portrait in clay.
Suitable for children aged 5+ and their carers. Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall. The session will last approximately 90 minutes. Places are limited to 20 per session, maximum 4 tickets per adult.
Talking Heads: Jug Ears
- Family
16 February 2010, 11:30
Meet in the Main Hall
Make a special clay portrait mug inspired by sculpture in the contemporary Collection.
Suitable for children aged 5+ and their carers. Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall. The session will last approximately 90 minutes. Places are limited to 20 per session, maximum 4 tickets per adult.
Talking Heads: Jug Ears
- Family
16 February 2010, 14:30
Meet in the Main Hall
Make a special clay portrait mug inspired by sculpture in the contemporary Collection.
Suitable for children aged 5+ and their carers. Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall. The session will last approximately 90 minutes. Places are limited to 20 per session, maximum 4 tickets per adult.
Talking Heads: Box Head
- Family
17 February 2010, 11:30
Meet in the Main Hall
Build and decorate a head-shaped box to fill with all your thoughts and dreams.
Suitable for children aged 5+ and their carers. Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall. The session will last approximately 90 minutes. Places are limited to 20 per session, maximum 4 tickets per adult.
Talking Heads: Box Head
- Family
17 February 2010, 14:30
Meet in the Main Hall
Build and decorate a head-shaped box to fill with all your thoughts and dreams.
Suitable for children aged 5+ and their carers. Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall. The session will last approximately 90 minutes. Places are limited to 20 per session, maximum 4 tickets per adult.
Talking Heads: Wireworks
- Family
18 February 2010, 11:30
Meet in the Main Hall
Experiment with shape and scale to create your own wire model.
Suitable for children aged 5+ and their carers. Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall. The session will last approximately 90 minutes. Places are limited to 20 per session, maximum 4 tickets per adult.
Talking Heads: Wireworks
- Family
18 February 2010, 14:30
Meet in the Main Hall
Experiment with shape and scale to create your own wire model.
Suitable for children aged 5+ and their carers. Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall. The session will last approximately 90 minutes. Places are limited to 20 per session, maximum 4 tickets per adult.
Talking Heads: I-Spy Sculpture
- Family
19 February 2010, 11:30
Meet in the Main Hall
Create a magic sculpture with a secret spy hole.
Suitable for children aged 5+ and their carers. Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall. The session will last approximately 90 minutes. Places are limited to 20 per session, maximum 4 tickets per adult.
Talking Heads: I-Spy Sculpture
- Family
19 February 2010, 14:30
Meet in the Main Hall
Create a magic sculpture with a secret spy hole.
Suitable for children aged 5+ and their carers. Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall. The session will last approximately 90 minutes. Places are limited to 20 per session, maximum 4 tickets per adult.
Family Art Workshops: In A Spin
- Family
20 February 2010, 11:30
Meet in the Main Hall
Make a 3-D portrait that moves and revolves.
Suitable for children aged 5+ and their carers. Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall. The session will last approximately 90 minutes. Places are limited to 20 per session, maximum 4 tickets per adult.
Storytelling for Families: A Very Important Event
- Family
20 February 2010, 14:00
Meet in the Main Hall
Imagine finding out your dad was going to be the Lord Mayor of London!
Suitable for ages 3+ and their carers. No ticket required. These sessions will last approximately 30 minutes.
Family Art Workshops: In A Spin
- Family
20 February 2010, 14:30
Meet in the Main Hall
Make a 3-D portrait that moves and revolves.
Suitable for children aged 5+ and their carers. Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall. The session will last approximately 90 minutes. Places are limited to 20 per session, maximum 4 tickets per adult.
Storytelling for Families: A Very Important Event
- Family
20 February 2010, 15:00
Meet in the Main Hall
Imagine finding out your dad was going to be the Lord Mayor of London!
Suitable for ages 3+ and their carers. No ticket required. These sessions will last approximately 30 minutes.


