Cuming Museum events

There are lots of opportunities for families to visit the museum and get involved. All sessions are free unless otherwise stated. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information contact us.

Wonderful Wallpaper drop in summer craft activities

Tuesday 24 August, 2.30pm to 4pm

Join in with some hands on activities at the Cuming Museum inspired by the Wallpaper exhibition. Try out some stamping and printing to take home and add your mark to our family wallpaper.

Explore and play for toddlers

Free sessions for under 5s and their families

Discover what's behind the doors of the Cuming Museum with the Cuming explorers. Music, performance, storytelling and crafts at the Cuming Museum. In association with Victory School Children's Centre.

Every Thursday, 10am to 11.15am

26 August Explore the museum with games and stories

2 September Explore the museum with games and stories 

9 September Wake up the Cuming Explorers

16 September Where in the world does it all come from?

23 September The museum bug hunt for bugs and beasties 

30 September Storytelling with Olivia

7 October Create London part of the Story of London festival

14 October Get messy with the Big Draw

21 October Music with Paul

The Big Draw at the Cuming Museum

Fabulous faces

Tuesday 26 October, 2.30pm to 4pm

Make your own self portrait to add to our on-line gallery, no drawing skills necessary!

Drawing dreams 

Thursday 28 October, 2.30pm to 4pm

 Use your imagination to create your own dream like artwork

Leo's Heros reading by author Mo Heard

Friday 29 October, 2.30pm to 4pm

Find out what happens when a little boy meets famous forgers Billy and Charley and have a go at making your own fake medieval relic. Especially for families with children 9-12 years old but all are welcome.