Lunar New Year Family Day 2025
Join us for a vibrant day of creativity, connection, and celebration, where we explore the snake to welcome the Lunar New Year.
Tony Tang
The snake is the sixth animal in the twelve-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. Children born in the year of the snake are mysterious, smart, wise, and caring.
Whether you’re looking to get creative, dive into stories, or discover playful new ways to become the snake, there’s something for everyone!
What's on
Ssssnake Play
Studio | Children are invited to experiment with fabric, paper, shadows, and sound to embody their version of a snake. Do they have shimmery scales? Are they quiet as they slither across the ground? Or do they rattle and shake? Craft material, instruments, mask-making, face paint will be available.
The Mini Playhouse
Children can make their own temporary homes in our Mini Playhouse! Make a den using sensory materials, colours and textures. Once you’ve finished, leave the story of your den behind for other children to hear, read and be inspired by!
Read the co-design story of our Mini Playhouse here.
Storytelling
Immerse yourself in musical storytelling from Tony Tang to celebrate Lunar New Year.
We use the term family broadly to include any form of family structure, including LGBTQIA+ families, chosen family, friends and allies.
About Tony Tang
Tony Tang is an actor/performer/musician of Chinese origin but was made in the UK and is blessed with both worlds. He has previously told “Jimmy’s First Big Chinese New Year”, “Wintermelon Story” and “A New Year’s Reunion” at the Museum of the Home
Tony has written and performed his solo play with music “Passion on the Night Tube” at the Vault2020 Festival. He is a co-founder, video editor and content creator of BESEA TV, a YouTube channel started during the pandemic dedicated to celebrating, showcasing and connecting British East and South East Asian talent He performs music and stand-up comedy regularly on the pub circuit and hosts a regular open mic evening
Family visits
There is lots for children to see and do at the Museum. Expect a fun-filled day with free trails to follow, sensory explorer bags, and fun throughout the galleries and gardens.
Visiting us for the first time? Plan your journey and find out about accessibility at Museum of the Home before your visit.
Date
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Time
10.30am–3.30pm
Cost
Free
Location
Museum of the Home - 136 Kingsland Road, London E2 8EA