Events
Folk Fair
Browse folk art, traditional crafts, and curated pieces rich in storytelling and folkloric traditions.
London Lore: Seasonal Customs with Simon Costin
From May Day revels to midsummer fairs, this talk explores the vibrant tapestry of seasonal folk customs that take place in London each year.
How to Hear What Plants Have to Say
A guided drawing workshop with Daniel the Gardener.
Celebrating Caribbean Folktales and Windrush histories
Join Wendy Shearer, for a reading and talk about her book: Caribbean Folktales: stories from the Islands and the Windrush Generation.
Miniature Doll-Making Workshop
A beginner-friendly workshop to make miniature dolls inspired by poppets from around the world, with artist Cris Prete.
Folk Object Encounters
Get up close and learn about living folk traditions through the Museum’s Collections.
Wildman, Monster, Messenger
Writer and cultural historian Mary Wellesley will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the Woodwose in art and literature.
Formative Folklore with The Broom Cupboard
Join Matthew and Blue of The Broom Cupboard in an exploration through formative folklore.
Rooted? Plants and People in the City
Join the Head Gardener, Bryn Hutchinson, to explore the meeting of nature and culture through the Museum’s gardens.
From Folktale to Exhibition: Bringing Vietnamese Stories to Life
A lively panel exploring the journey of Vietnamese folk tales, from generations of community storytelling to publication and exhibition.
Jabberwocky Embroidery Workshop with The Fabled Thread
Learn embroidery techniques to create a design from Lewis Carroll’s much-loved Jabberwocky tale.
Corn Dolly Workshop
Discover the rich history of corn dolly making through this hands-on workshop with straw worker Lu Towle.
Hauntings: English Folk and Its Ancestors
This talk reflects on English folk through Hackney and through history, asking what is folk and who does it belong to?
Witch Bottles & Worn Shoes: A History of Home Protection Folklore Practices
Unearth the secrets waiting within the walls of our domestic spaces, in this mysterious talk by Romany Reagan.
Quilt Jamboree with Selvedge Magazine
Selvedge invites you to the Quilt Jamboree—a thoughtful and celebratory gathering around the traditions and possibilities of the quilt.
Folk Woodcut Workshop
Join artist-printmaker Alex Booker for a woodcut workshop inspired by the museum’s fascinating collection of folk and craft objects.
Folk Tales in Ink and Paper
Step inside the creative world of award-winning illustrator Jeet Zdũng in this rare hands-on workshop.
Ezra Escobar at the Museum
Journey through global sounds and folk traditions in this performance that stretches the boundaries of the cello.
Folk Family Day
Celebrate Folk at our next Family Day... explore traditional folk tales and the environment around us.
Folkmoot with The Folk Union: London as a Folk Landscape
Join Mike Hankin and guests for an open discussion on folk, folk culture and the revival of interest in it.
Related Installations
In Perpetuum
A site-responsive soundscape from artist Güler Ates, exploring presence, memory and active listening.
Echoing Whispers: Treasury of Vietnamese Folk Tales
Major Books presents a series of Vietnamese lacquer paintings that shimmer with stories of heritage, magic and belief.
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