Lunar New Year Family Day 2025
Join us for a vibrant day of creativity, connection, and celebration, where we explore the snake to welcome the Lunar New Year.
The snake is the sixth animal in the twelve-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. Children born in the year of the snake are mysterious, smart, wise, and caring.
Whether you’re looking to get creative, dive into stories, or discover playful new ways to become the snake, there’s something for everyone!
What to expect:
Ssssnake Play
In the studio children are invited to experiment with fabric, paper, shadows, and sound to embody their version of a snake. Do they have shimmery scales? Are they quiet as they slither across the ground? Or do they rattle and shake?
Craft material, instruments, mask-making, face-paint will be available.
The Mini Playhouse
Children can make their own temporary homes in our Mini Playhouse! Make a den using sensory materials, colours and textures. Once you’ve finished, leave the story of your den behind for other children to hear, read and be inspired by!
Read the co-design story of our Mini Playhouse here.
Storytelling
Immerse yourself into musical storytelling to celebrate Lunar New Year.
We use the term family broadly to include any form of family structure, including LGBTQIA+ families, chosen family, friends and allies.
Photo by Hayley Madden
For families
There is lots for children to see and do at the Museum. Expect a fun-filled day with free trails to follow, sensory explorer bags, and fun throughout the galleries and gardens.
Visiting us for the first time? Plan your journey and find out about accessibility at Museum of the Home before your visit.
Date
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Time
10.30am–3.30pm
Cost
Free
Location
Museum of the Home - 136 Kingsland Road, London E2 8EA