The man from the moon is coming to Canberra!
Mr Squiggle and Friends: The Creative World of Norman Hetherington brings our favourite children’s television personality back into the limelight.
This world-first exhibition reunites the iconic character with a pencil for a nose with his friends including Blackboard, Rocket, Bill Steamshovel and Gus the Snail.
Break out the crayons and let your imagination run wild with this playful and in-depth look at the wonderful world of puppetry, cartooning and art.
Take a peek behind the scenes of the award-winning children’s program of the same name, and discover the magic of one of Australia’s most original and creative minds.
Entry is free with a general ticket.
Immerse yourself in the joy of drawing
Mr Squiggle and Friends showcases more than 300 objects from the Museum’s recently acquired Norman Hetherington collection.
Watch some of your favourite episodes and hear from the Hetherington family in a new video exploring their unique relationship with the puppets.
Unleash your creativity with our digital squiggle interactive. Choose from a selection of original squiggles and project your masterpiece onto a huge digital display wall for everyone to see.
Enjoy a dynamic program of events including an intimate panel conversation with members of the Hetherington family and drawing workshops for children and adults.
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Mr Squiggle and Friends is on show exclusively at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra from 4 July to 13 October 2025.
Read the media release.
Thanks
The National Museum expresses its deep thanks to the Hetherington family for their generosity, time and commitment to sharing Norman Hetherington’s legacy with all Australians.