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Nüwa & the creation of humanity

London Museum Docklands — Performance

Part of a series
  • Two children sit on a wooden floor looking upwards, one clasping their hands together and the other holding a green scarf.

    Listen to classic Chinese tales.

Various times

1 – 2 Feb 2025

FREE

Plan your visit

Settle down for a sensory storytelling session and learn about the creation of the world and humanity in this family-friendly performance.

In Chinese mythology, the goddess Nüwa created humanity on the seventh day of the year, which is now known as 'Ren Ri' or Humans’ Day.

Join Windson Liong from New Earth Theatre to learn about Nüwa, the beginning of the world and the creation of humanity according to Chinese traditions.

Entry to the activity will be on a first come, first served basis.

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For:
Families
How to attend:
In-person only
Good to know:
This activity is suitable for children aged five and over. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Duration:
30 mins
Part of a series:
Lunar New Year festival

Drop-in sessions

Sat 1 & Sun 2 Feb

Session one: 12.30–1pm
Session two: 2–2.30pm
Session three: 3–3.30pm

Need to know

Drop-in workshops will be first come, first served. At busy times, we may need to direct visitors to quieter activities on our programme of events.

Although these sessions are not ticketed, visitors will need to ensure that they have booked general admission tickets for our Lunar New Year event in order to take part.

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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Prams and buggies are welcome in the museum. We also have a buggy park if you would prefer to leave it behind.

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