Animals and War Tours

Every Saturday and Sunday, 1:30pm,
Meet at the Information Desk.

This family friendly tour looks at the Museum's themes through the experiences of animals in wartime, using puppets and photographs from our handling collection. Ideal for ages 4 - 11.

Studio Sessions

Wednesdays: 4 July.
Saturdays: 21 July, 11 August, 25 August.
Learning Studio, 11am - 4pm.

Join staff from the Worker's Film Association to find out about film animation, using models to create your own short clips. The finished films from the firsxt five sessions will be shown at the film screening of Valiant on 11 August.

Booking is recommended as places are limited. Tel: 0161 836 4007. Suitable for ages 9+.

Claymation

Saturdays 1 and 22 September, 6 and 13 October
11.00 – 4.00

Expand your imagination, learn about film animation techniques with the Workers’ Film Association and create your own short clips using clay models. View your finished film at the Family Fun Day on Saturday 27 October.

Pigeon Soldiers

Tuesday 23 – Friday 26 October
11.00 – 3.00

Pigeons have been used to carry wartime messages for thousands of years. Join artists from Staffordshire University and craft your own origami messenger pigeon. Write your own message, attach it to your pigeon and then let it free! All of your origami pigeons will flock together to create an artwork dedicated to pigeon soldiers, to be displayed on a wall in The Animals’ War exhibition.

Moving Pictures: Animals and War

Every Sunday.
Learning Studio, 1.30pm.

A programme of short films looking at the experience and contribution of animals in wartime.

Tom and Max’s Animal Trackers

All day, every day. Until 6 Jan 08
The Animals’ War – Special Exhibition Gallery

Tom and Max, the Imperial War Museum’s resident young explorers have created a special trail around The Animals’ War exhibition. Pick up your very own Animal Trackers leaflet when you arrive, including a map and 5 great challenges!
Ideal for ages 7-11.