[New] What’s on

All listings are correct at the time of publication. Please check with the venue before you visit in case anything has changed.

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES

Horniman Museum London Road SE23 3PQ

Until 16 April Elmer and Friends

As well as illustrations from the Elmer series, there’s original artwork from Not Now, Bernard and Mr Benn, as well as cosy reading areas.

National Maritime Museum Greenwich SE10 9NF 21 January

Lunar New Year

Celebrate the year of the Rabbit with free workshops, lion dance performances and talks developed with community partners.

Once a month on Saturdays

SENsory Sailors An explore-the-collection session for families with children with SEN and disabilities. Ages 0-13.

Queen’s House Greenwich SE10 9NF

Ongoing

All the Queen’s Men Uncover the lives of Elizabeth I’s male courtiers and their personal and political relationships with the monarch at the Queen’s House. Free.

Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ

Various dates

The Sky Tonight

A live show taking visitors on a tour of what can be seen in the night sky, complete with a fly-out to the edge of the visible universe. Ages 7+.

Cutty Sark, SE10 9HT

Half term week and weekends

Cutty Sark Characters Climb aboard to hear Cutty Sark’s incredible stories brought to life by characters from the ship’s past. Ages 3+.

Various dates Rig Climb Experience Climb the famous masts and enjoy views of the Thames and London. Ages 12+.

Dulwich Picture Gallery, SE21 7AD

Art Sundays

Be inspired to make art together as a family in these free creative workshops at the Gallery.

Family Fridays Free, expressive art- inspired activities for families.

The British Museum, WC1B 3GD

Until 19 February

Hieroglyphs: Unlocking Ancient Egypt Inscriptions and objects helped scholars unlock one of the world’s oldest civilisations 200 years ago.

Natural History Museum, SW7 5BD

Monthly dates

Dino Snores for Kids Spend a night amongst the museum’s incredible collections and there’s an evening of awesome learning activities. £65. Ages 7-11.

London Transport Museum, WC2E 7BB

Explore the heritage of London and its transport system. Storytelling and craft activities.

Museum of London Docklands, E14 4AL 21 & 22 January

Lunar New Year 2023

Celebrate Lunar new Year in a weekend of free workshops, performances and more.