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Book a special Mr Squiggle event

Enjoy a dynamic program of events starting with puppetry workshops for kids or a quiet hours session. Join our Museum Friends for access to exclusive Mr Squiggle events. Bookings essential for all events.

Winter school holiday programs

Shadow House and the stories inside – school holiday workshop – sold out

Craft your own characters and props, then step inside the tent to see how shadow puppets can be used to tell stories.

Make, move, perform! School holiday workshop – sold out

Explore puppet-making and performance while learning about the art, movement and storytelling that bring puppets to life.

Marionette makers – School holiday workshop – sold out

Build your own puppet and experiment with movement, storytelling and performance.

Mr Squiggle quiet hours

5 August quiet hours

Join us for a session with reduced noise and sensory experiences from 4pm.

2 September quiet hours

Join us for a session with reduced noise and sensory experiences from 4pm.

7 October quiet hours

Join us for a session with reduced noise and sensory experiences from 4pm.

Friends exclusive events

Object Club – Digital twins: activating Norman Hetherington’s puppets

Hear how Tom Hetherington-Welch performing with his grandfather’s puppets enriches our understanding.

Object Club – The Reluctant Dragon

Discover how a spectacular painted stage backdrop from Norman’s 1950 play was prepared for display.

More Mr Squiggle events

Subscribe to eNews for more event news, including details of a special panel conversation with members of the Hetherington family and drawing workshops for all ages.

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