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Check out our special Mr Squiggle events, to complement the experience. Join Museum Friends for access to exclusive Mr Squiggle events. Bookings essential for all events.

Event Spotlight Conversation – Mr Squiggle and the legacy of Norman Hetherington 6pm–7.30pm Thursday, August 7, 2025 Costs apply, bookings essential Book tickets

Join us as we celebrate the remarkable legacy of Norman Hetherington, artist, performer and creator of Mr Squiggle. Featuring Norman’s daughter, Rebecca Hetherington, grandson Tom Hetherington-Welch and Museum curator Danielle Cassar, in conversation with Alex Sloan AM. Includes audience Q+A and Mr Squiggle and Friends exhibition viewing.

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.

Object Club – The Reluctant Dragon 10.30am–11.30am Friday, August 29, 2025 Log in to book your ticket Book tickets

Join Senior Conservator Kerryn Wagg and Senior Curator Danielle Cassar to go behind-the-scenes of our Mr Squiggle and Friends exhibition and hear how Norman’s spectacular painted stage backdrop from his 1950 play, The Reluctant Dragon, was prepared for display. Free and exclusive to Friends, bookings essential. Join Friends

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