Families

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Lauren Child, Illustration
Join Charlie and Lola, Clarice Bean and friends at the completely must-see show of the summer.

Family resources

A child making and artwork in a gallery
Pick up a family trail backpack, fun audio tour or a story bag complete with novelty cushion
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Family events

Check out our free family events programme.

See the results of our Bright Ideas competition on flickr.
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Family facilities

Young children playing with storybags in the galleries
Find out more about our family friendly facilities

Family Art Clubs

Family group exploring the Gallery of Craft and Design Handling Trail

Play games, be creative and get messy at our free family art clubs

The Big Draw at Manchester Art Gallery

Children drawing with glowsticks

Let your little bundles of energy loose round the gallery with our programme of activities based on the theme of movement.