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Find out what a visit to The Story Museum looks like by watching our short video

Explore The Museum

Small Worlds

Two children playing on a pretend bus.
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  • Opening Times

    Small Worlds is a separately ticketed experience. Timed sessions last 60 minutes.

    Term-time session times
    Tuesday - Sunday: 10:15, 11:45, 13:15, 14:45*
    *Half-price session

    Holiday session times
    Daily at: 10:15, 11:45, 13:15, 14:45, 16:15

    Please aim to arrive at least 10 minutes before the entry time on your ticket. If you miss your time slot, we are unable to guarantee entry.

  • Families
  • £6.50

Welcome to a patchwork land of picture books, nursery rhymes and traditional tales for the very young.

Set off to a land of picture books, nursery rhymes and traditional tales for the very young. Explore five story-themed zones where you can go on a Bear Hunt, discover Traction Man’s under-sink world, relax in the Night Safe, ride on the Story Bus and enjoy a bedtime story our giant bed.

Sessions start with a special song together, followed by the week's featured story told by one of our Story Guides with lots of opportunities for joining in. You'll then be free to explore the five story-themed zones for the rest of the session before a final story and goodbye song.

Most recent addition: ELMER
We are delighted to announce our brand new Elmer storytelling space in Small Worlds, created in partnership with Andersen Press to mark the 35th anniversary of the beloved picture books by David McKee. Little ones can enjoy a a new storytelling experience with everyone’s favourite patchwork elephant!

Elmer the Patchwork Elephant by David McKee
© David McKee. Licensed by Metrostar for Andersen Press Ltd., London. www.elmer.co.uk


Rainbow Families
Our 10:15 session on Fridays during term time are specifically for anyone looking to meet other LGBTQ+ Families and socialise in a relaxed setting

Story Themes
Each week our Story Guides tell a special collection of stories from around the world that fall under the following themes:

  • Tales of the Throne: Enchanting stories fit for royalty
    3-8 December, 14-19 January, 25 February-2 March
  • All Day Breakfast: A feast of delicious stories
    10-15 December, 21-26 January, 4-9 March
  • Three's a Charm: Tales of clever trios and thrilling adventures
    17-22 December, 28 January-2 February, 11-16 March
  • Seasonal Stories: The perfect stories to complement the season
    23-29 December, 4-9 February, 18-23 March
  • Wonder Women: Quick thinking heroines who save the day
    30 December-5 January, 11-16 February, 25-30 March
  • Wacky Races: Speedy sprints and wild chases - the race is on!
    7-12 January, 17-23 February

Half price entry
Join us at the 14:45 session Tuesdays - Fridays during term time and pay just £3.25 per person.

Small Worlds is a story-play gallery particularly recommended for under-5s. Please note that this is a structured session so please make sure you arrive in good time for the start time printed on your ticket.

Running time for a Small Worlds session is 60 minutes.

  • Opening Times

    Small Worlds is a separately ticketed experience. Timed sessions last 60 minutes.

    Term-time session times
    Tuesday - Sunday: 10:15, 11:45, 13:15, 14:45*
    *Half-price session

    Holiday session times
    Daily at: 10:15, 11:45, 13:15, 14:45, 16:15

    Please aim to arrive at least 10 minutes before the entry time on your ticket. If you miss your time slot, we are unable to guarantee entry.

  • Families
  • £6.50
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