Exhibitions in The Story Den
Discover has expanded. Now you can experience the Story Den, a brand new space, which contains a studio and a quiet area where you and your children can read and relax.
Top Tickets 2008 - The Guardian
Designed by Cathy Wren, who has done some terrific work, family groups will be immersed in a multisensory world inspired by the stories told by an East Enders whose roots spread out all over the world from Albania to Somalia. - Lyn Gardner
City of Stories
from 29 March - 29 August 2008
How do you make nail soup? Why did George kill the Dragon? What makes the Mango wondrous?
Find out by exploring our wonderful world of legends, folk stories and traditional tales. Explore stories from London's east end communities including Bengali, Polish Roma, African, English and Tamil. Watch out for chairs that tell stories, magic furniture and hidden worlds.
Designed by artist Cathy Wren and composer Jon Owen, City of Stories will open your eyes to London's rich tapestry of tales and adventures.
Click here to listen to the fantastic City of Stories sounds
Open every day during the holidays from 10am – 5pm
Open Saturdays and Sundays from 10am – 5pm
Open Tuesday – Friday 4pm (special family sessions)
During busy periods timed visits need to be introduced.
Images by Andrew Baker
School and group sessions are available please contact us for more details.
With thanks to…
Supported by
The Stratford Development Partnership for Regeneration Charity