Magic Carpet Storytelling at the National Gallery

Category
: Exhibitions , Family , Literary
Date
: Every Sunday, 16/03/08 - 21/12/08
Location
: The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London
Postcode
: WC2N 5DN

Fly away on the magic carpet as it comes to land in front of another painting each Sunday.

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Fly away on the magic carpet as it comes to land in front of a different painting each Sunday.

Magic Carpet Storytelling at the National Gallery is for children under 5 years.

There is no need to book for any of these workshops, but places are limited and are allocated on arrival. Children must be accompanied to all events.

Every Sunday
11.30am - 12pm
Meet in the Education Centre Foyer

There are also storytelling sessions in the holidays.

Each story ties in with the workshop themes:

Discoveries in Art and Science - Animal Magnetism
Sundays: 9 March, 20 April

Fabric - Brocades and Brushes
Sundays: 2 and 30 March, 6 April


Spring is Sprung
Sundays: 16 March, 27 April

Family Gatherings - Back to the Future
Sundays: 23 March, 13 April

The National Gallery
Trafalgar Square
London
WC2N 5DN

Opening hours
Daily 10am-6pm
Wednesday 10am-9pm
Closed 1 January and 24-26 December.

How to get there:

Plan your visit to the National Gallery with Transport for London's Journey Planner, whether you are walking, cycling or using the public transport system. This is a map of the area.


Underground
Charing Cross: Northern and Bakerloo Lines (nearest to the Getty Entrance).
Leicester Square: Northern and Piccadilly Lines (nearest to the Getty and Education Centre Entrances).
Embankment: Northern, Bakerloo, District and Circle Lines (nearest to the Getty Entrance).

The nearest Underground station with a lift is Westminster on the Jubilee, District and Circle Lines.


Bus
Buses around Trafalgar Square: 3, 6, 9, 11, 12,13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 77A, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176, 453.
(Many buses are adapted for wheelchair users)

Bicycle parking: The nearest bike stands are at the back of the Sainsbury Wing in Jubilee Walk and by the Education Centre Entrance (Orange Street).
Please note: the cloakroom does not accept folding bikes.

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