Family Activities: Tales of the Tusk at the Oriental Museum
Free drop-in family session at the Oriental Museum: discover the story of a large elephant tusk and build your own elephant with a wobbly trunk.
About This Event
Visitors can see a large elephant tusk on display at the Oriental Museum and hear the story behind it, then build their own elephant with a moveable, wobbly trunk. The session is part of the museum's free family programme inspired by objects in the galleries. It is drop-in with no booking required, best suited to children aged 5 to 11, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
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