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Hmong hat making

London Museum Docklands — Courses & workshops

Part of a series
  • A child spreads out golden tissue paper in a craft activity, with people around and decorations visible in the background.

    How will you decorate your hat?

Various times

1 – 2 Feb 2025

Join artist Chery Nguyen to make a vibrant and eye-catching hat to celebrate the rich culture of the Hmong people of Vietnam, Laos and China.

Decorate your creation with traditional patterns, bright colours and clinking coins to make your own distinctive hat.

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For:
Families
How to attend:
In-person only
Good to know:
For children aged 5+. Advanced booking only. Only children require tickets. Adults must remain with children in the workshop at all times.
Duration:
45 mins
Part of a series:
Lunar New Year festival

Need to know

You must book in advance to take part in these workshops. Tickets won't be available on the day.

Tickets for bookable workshops will include general admission to the museum, so there's no need to book a separate ticket.

The museum is open every day 10am – 5pm.

If you have time, why not also visit our free galleries and get more in-depth with Docklands history?

Our address is London Museum Docklands, No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL. We're just a few minutes away from Canary Wharf and West India Quay.

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Our building is accessible and we have lifts on every floor. If you need any help, please ask our friendly Hosts at the Information Desk when you arrive.

You'll find everything you need to know on our access page.

Our family-friendly cafe is the perfect place to sit down and relax for a bite or tea break. We have lunch boxes for kids, sandwiches, pastries, snacks and a wide selection of hot and cold drinks.

You’ll also find our shop with a curated range of gifts and souvenirs, including posters, prints, toys, books and jewellery.

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