Inspired by the thousand year history of toys, games and festivities in The National Archives’ collection, join us for a day of toe-tapping celebration of music in the archives!
Embark on an interactive adventure with the Enchanted Cinema, where children help create the sound effects and music to excerpts from much-loved films alongside professional musicians as part of a live FX orchestra using instruments, hands and voices. Together you’ll bring 100 years of animated films magically to life!
Then transport yourself back in time with the enchanting melodies of our harpist as she brings some of the musical tales from our collection to life, explore hidden musical treasures and peculiar Victorian instruments at our family friendly document display, and make and take your own musical instruments with our Craft Club.
Our face painter will also be on hand to turn you in to an classical composer, a pop princess or a sea-shanty singing pirate.
Don’t miss this chance this joyful jamboree for the whole family!
Full schedule to be published soon.
Key Event Information
All persons attending the event require a ticket for entry - children and adults.
The day is fully flexible, so you can drop in for 30 minutes, or stay for the whole five hours. Activities run throughout the day, so you don't need to arrive at 11.00am.
We don't have any childcare facilities, so you'll need to stay with your children at all times during the event.
Quiet break out spaces will be available on level one.
Getting Here and Parking
The closest station to The National Archives is Kew Gardens, approximately 10 mins walk away. It is serviced by the London Overground and District lines.
While we do have onsite parking available we encourage visitors to use public transport if they can. Visitor parking will be free but limited.
For more detail on how to reach us, click here.
Programme subject to change. Full schedule with timings to published soon.
