Black History Month activities for kids

Tuesday 29 October and Thursday 31 October

Rethink Space at the National Maritime Museum | First performance: 11am, first workshop: 12pm, second performance: 2pm, second workshop: 3pm

All performances and workshops are free and there's no need to book in advance. We encourage families to attend the workshop after watching the show beforehand.  

National Windrush Museum and Littlecrowns Storyhouse LTD Productions present a groundbreaking new puppet theatre production, Josephine’s Incredible Journey.

Come along for an unforgettable musical adventure through time, uncovering the inspiring stories of black British icons. This interactive family-friendly show promises an engaging mix of puppetry, music, and hands-on audience participation.

When young Josephine is tasked with finding a role model for her school project, she’s disheartened to realize that none of the figures she’s been introduced to look like her. With time running out, Josephine embarks on a thrilling journey through history—using the internet as her guide — to discover black  British people who have shaped history, from Roman Britain all the way to 2024! This amounts to an incredible journey where she discovers amazing people with great ideas and inventions who have had a very significant impact on history, including the Windrush Generation.

Sunday 13 and Sunday 20 October

Learning Space of the National Maritime Museum | Workshops from 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm | Free, drop-in

Each Sunday during term time, join in with family activities and explore the National Maritime Museum's collection.

Start a fantastic journey together led by an artist facilitator, who will introduce you to objects, people, histories and cultures represented within the Museum's collection.

In October, Discover Sundays will be inspired by Black History Month.

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