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Flip, Spin, and Flicker - Victorian Animation Half-Term

24 October - 1 November 2026
10:00am - 5:00pm
Included in general admission

Join us for October Half term where we will be exploring the very early forms of motion pictures.

Before the television, even before the big screen the Victorians had their own inventions to capture their eyes and imaginations.

Visit the museum and make your own Victorian Animation by designing a thaumatrope or add a image to our community flip book.

This drop-in craft activity is free with admission

When: Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November

10:00am-5:00pm

Get completely lost in the world of Victorian animation by attending one of our family-friendly Magic Lantern Shows: Victorian Halloween! Monday 26th October at 2:00pm & 4:00pm. This event is separately ticketed more information can be found on our website here.

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2 Lambeth Palace Road, London, Greater London, SE1 7EP
020 7188 4400

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