Museum of Childhood Half Term Exhibitions
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| OCTOBER HALF TERM |
| EXHIBITIONS |
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| © John Drysdale 1955/6 |
MODERN BRITISH CHILDHOOD 1948-2012
Until 14 April 2013
A major new exhibition at the Museum exploring how childhood has transformed in Britain during the period between the London Olympic Games of 1948 and 2012.
The exhibition explores issues surrounding education, health, family, entertainment, fashion and play. Clothing, toys, books and childcare items will be shown alongside TV and film footage and photography.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR PUNCH
Until 9 December 2012
A group of displays throughout the Museum in celebration of Mr Punch’s 350th birthday, including Punch Professors in England, a series of photographs by Tom Hunter, and That’s the way to do it, which illustrates the history of Punch and Judy through puppets, posters and prints.
LAST CHANCE TO SEEMASCOTS OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES and PLAYING IN OR OUT?
Until 4 November 2012 |
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| HALF TERM ACTIVITIES |
Monday 29 October-Friday 2 November
RETRO KIDS
Journey back in time to the 1950s with our vintage half term week.
Have-a-Go with Retro Toys10.15-11.00; 11.30-12.15; 13.00-13.45; 14.30-15.15; 15.30-16.15
Play with construction toys, Scalextric, board games and more.
Sign up at the Information Desk (limited spaces)
The Little Horse Bus by Graham Greene (storytelling)
10.30-11.00; 11.15-11.45; 12.00-12.30
Decorate a Scalextric Mural
12.00-16.00
Make your mark on our giant mural of a Scalextric racing track.
Art Smarts - Fuzzy Felts
14.00-16.00
Create your own picture that you can take home using fuzzy felts.
Retro Kids Trail
10.00-16.00
Answer the clues and search for toys from the 1950s for a chance to win a goody bag. Hand in your trails at the Information Desk by 16.00 to enter the daily draw.
Free / Drop-in / All ages |
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| © Maurice Sendak |
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE / HIGGLETY PIGGLETY POP!
3 November 2012, 14.00; 19.00
Enter the weird and wonderful world of Maurice Sendak's much-loved books for children and see his iconic drawings brought to life in these wildly imaginative family operas by Oliver Knussen. Live digital projections by Netia Jones see rolling-eyed monsters and talking cats and dogs interact with signers and orchestra to create an unforgettable spectacle.
Barbican Hall
Barbican Centre
London EC2Y 8DS |
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| AND IN SOUTH KENSINGTON |
FAMILY ART FUN Saturday 27 October-Sunday 4 November
Design a character for the Hollywood screen, transform yourself into a film star using digital collage, explore the world of 'goodies' and 'baddies', travel through Hollywood Costume history and enjoy full length classic children's films.
Free / Drop-in
V&A
Cromwell Road
London SW7 |
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