Exhibitions, Activities and Events which all explore a fascinating collection of British children's book
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Seven Stories - The Centre for Children's Books
Seven Stories is the first museum in the UK wholly dedicated to the art of British children's books. Our changing programme of exhibitions is designed to spark the imaginations of children and adults, and inspire exciting new work. Recognised as a national home for children's, literature, Seven Stories brings together original manuscripts and illustrations from some of the nations best loved children's books, to involve visitors in a unique exploration of creativity, literature and art.
This year there will be four exhibitions: From the Tiger Who Came to Tea to Mog the Cat, a Judith Kerr retrospective; Green Drops and Moonsquirters - The UTTERLY imaginative world of Lauren Child; Nuffin but Puffin, celebrating 70 years of Puffin Books; Celebrating 50 years of John Burningham.
We offer a number of exciting activities throughout the year, including dressing-up and dramatic fun, creative writing and wordplay, illustration and craft activities. Our specially trained CAST members lead daily storytelling sessions, plus under fives and their families can enjoy Storyparty and Bookworm Babies during term time.
Our exclusive author and illustrator events are an opportunity for you to meet an author or illustrator, explore how they work to create their books and listen as they talk you through their inspiration, ideas and favourite stories.
We also have one of the largest independent, specialist children's bookshops in Britain, with over 50,000 titles and knowledgeable, enthusiastic staff. There is also a children's book themed café serving delicious home-cooked food.
For more information visit www.sevenstories.org.uk
Seven Stories
30 Lime Street
Ouseburn Valley
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 2PQ
Opening times:
Mon - Sat 10.00am - 5.00pm
Sun 10.00am - 4.00pm
Entrance Prices: Single Annual
Adult: £6.00* £20.00
Child/Concession £5.00* £15.00
Family+ £17.00 £49.50
*Includes Gift Aid donation
+ 1 adult and 3 children or 2 adults and 2 children
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