Light up your half term in this family lantern-making workshop.

In this ghostly workshop delivered by artist Harriet Mena Hill, create a haunted house lantern inspired by the Foundling Museum. Once you’ve made your lantern join other families in an eerie procession through the atmospheric Museum galleries. At the end of the session you’ll be free to take your lantern home to show to family and friends, and light on Halloween!

There are two sessions running from 11am-1pm and 2-4pm. The workshop is suitable for 5-12 year-olds.

What’s included with my ticket?

Led by a professional artist with all materials provided, all you have to do is bring yourselves! We advise dressing for a mess as this workshop will involve the use of glue. Tickets also include free entry to the Museum so you can explore at your leisure.

About Harriet Mena Hill

Harriet Mena Hill is a British artist whose work explores architecture, housing and the built environment. Since 2018 she has worked with residents on the Aylesbury Estate in South East London, exploring memory and place in light of the impending estate demolition. Hill has worked for over 30 years in arts education, with schools, community groups, museums and galleries across the UK. She has collaborated with the Royal Academy of Arts, RIBA and the National Maritime Museum, delivering schools and family workshops. Hill has been shortlisted for The Contemporary British Painting Prize 2024.

Yes, booking is essential. We encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment as our workshops often sell out.

Yes, you must book a combined Adult + Child ticket to gain entry to the workshop. If there are more adults or children in your group you must also purchase an ‘additional adult’ or ‘additional child’ ticket. Adults are welcome to also get stuck into the activities.

No, the workshops start promptly at 11am and 2pm and run for the full two hours.

No, children must be accompanied by an adult, no child can be left unattended.

Free concession tickets are available for: disabled visitors and their carers; care-experienced visitors 29 & under; families in receipt of Pension Credit, Universal Credit and Job Seekers Allowance. If you are a family in receipt of any of the listed benefits, free tickets apply to children as well. Please note that Camden residents may be asked for proof of address.