What Makes A Story?
About the event
Storytelling is an important part of life. It helps us to understand the world and people around us. Join us this half term as we explore the art of storytelling through a variety of free, creative activities. Discover new ideas, create storyboards, and showcase your characters with your own wooden-spoon puppet. Whether your stories are based on real-life people, events, or places – or are entirely imagined – drop-in to the story-making activity hub and get inspired. Part of the Childhood in War exhibition season at IWM London. Suitable for children aged 5+ Schedule: Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November 2026. 10am to 4pm. Clore Learning Centre, Level 1. Explore IWM London with free, fun-filled adventure trails and family missions that uncover powerful human stories and reveal the global impact of conflict from the First World War to today. See our full schedule of current and upcoming family activities below: Join us at IWM London this October and celebrate the art of storytelling. Discover the power of stories through free drop-in activities, or purchase tickets to talks with bestselling children's authors like Dame Jacqueline Wilson and Tom Palmer. Older children can learn about the craft of storytelling through words and art with talks and workshops with Sarah Gavron and Sophie Herxheimer. Meet the authors bringing history to life. Step into amazing true stories and unforgettable adventures this summer at our free Meet the Author events. There’s so much to see and do at IWM London for families. Be sure to check out our top tips to help you plan your visit. Families Free