The Cartoon Museum

The Cartoon Museum We aim to conserve & provide access to Britain’s cartoon and comic art heritage, encourage partici
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We will be hosting TheArtSchool on the 21st October with legendary Creative Director Graham Fink. Designed for young cre...
08/10/2026

We will be hosting TheArtSchool on the 21st October with legendary Creative Director Graham Fink.

Designed for young creatives, this workshop is fast-paced, immersive and FREE to attend.

Swipe for more info and use the QR code to book!

Socks, socks, socks!Are you a politician who is about to appear on daytime TV in your generic suit, but want to show you...
06/10/2026

Socks, socks, socks!

Are you a politician who is about to appear on daytime TV in your generic suit, but want to show you have a personality when you flash your ankles to the cameras? Well, we can help! And if you're not a politician, maybe you like saying to people, 'Do you like my socks?' Well, they'll definitely say yes if you're sporting some of these!

Purchase from our shop online or pop into the shop in person - we've got lots of lovely things and every purchase helps to support The Cartoon Museum.

https://cartoonmuseum.shop/

Spooky season is with us! It's time to dust the cobwebs off your piggy bank, let the bats out of your wallet and the spi...
01/10/2026

Spooky season is with us!

It's time to dust the cobwebs off your piggy bank, let the bats out of your wallet and the spiders from your coat pockets and take a look at our selection of suitably scary merchandise. Buy online and venture into our basement shop if you dare! Mwah hahahahahaha

https://cartoonmuseum.shop/collections/spooky-stuff

Late Event: Halloween Party at The Cartoon MuseumGet your Early Bird Tickets now with the code GHOSTED for 20% off befor...
30/09/2026

Late Event: Halloween Party at The Cartoon Museum

Get your Early Bird Tickets now with the code GHOSTED for 20% off before the ghouls put the price up!

Join us for a Halloween Party with a twist. Tying in to our Does My Head Look BIG in This? The Art of Portrait Caricature exhibition but with more ghosts (maybe!)

The Museum will be open until 9pm so you can have an after-hours browse of our exhibitions, drop-in mask-making, a bar and much more to be announced soon! (Or use a ouija board to find out before everyone else does).

6.30pm Doors open
9pm Doors close

https://shop.beyonk.com/1wz1m3el/experiences/ex_k7rigq6f8040crkv

On Thursday 8 October, the National Literacy Trust and the British Council will aim to set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™...
29/09/2026

On Thursday 8 October, the National Literacy Trust and the British Council will aim to set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most people reading online in 12 hours.

The record attempt is part of the Take 10 to Read campaign in the National Year of Reading 2026 and highlights the wellbeing benefits of reading and encourages people of all ages to take just 10 minutes to read on and around World Mental Health Day.

We will be showing four sessions in our Clore Studio and you can drop in for free to join in. You don't need to book an entry ticket to the Museum for this, but if you'd like to visit our exhibitions, you'll need a separate ticket. We do ask you to book a session online but you can stay for more than one session, and you don't need to stay for the full session. The 10 minutes of reading is what counts! Bring your own books or read one of our comics!

The four sessions:
Ages 5 to 8: A reading of Super Uma by Rashmi Sirdeshpande, followed by a draw-along activity with illustrator Nakul P.
Ages 8 to 12: Frank Cottrell-Boyce will read from The Blockbusters! and explore themes including cinema and culture.
Ages 12 to 16: Nathanael Lessore will discuss topics linked to What Happens Online, including digital identity, confidence, family and school life. Please note that this event includes embarrassing anecdotes relating to bodily functions and toileting accidents. Some viewers may find these references unsuitable or uncomfortable.
Ages 16+: Coco Omer and Zubs, alongside reading ambassadors, will discuss their connection with reading and what it means for their wellbeing.

See our events page for more info and to book: https://shop.beyonk.com/1wz1m3el/experiences/ex_htlzj59fh2dda7nm

If our 'Does My Head Look Big in This? The Art of Portrait Caricature' has inspired you to give caricaturing a go, have ...
22/09/2026

If our 'Does My Head Look Big in This? The Art of Portrait Caricature' has inspired you to give caricaturing a go, have a look at our product selection accompanying the exhibition. There's drawing tips, games and merch to make you chuckle!

https://cartoonmuseum.shop/collections/caricature

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT 📣: Ghosties unite! Join us for a Not-Private View to open the exhibition ‘The Sad Ghost Club’: Lize M...
21/09/2026

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT 📣: Ghosties unite! Join us for a Not-Private View to open the exhibition ‘The Sad Ghost Club’: Lize Meddings.

Where: The Cartoon Museum
When: 6th October 2026
What time: 18.00 - 20.30 (drop-in)

At a special late opening of the museum, Lize Meddings will be signing books across The Sad Ghost Club universe, so feel free to bring your own, or The Cartoon Museum will be selling them on the night, including the much-anticipated final Volume 5!

Kick off spooky season by finding your fellow ghosts at The Cartoon Museum 👻

Tickets must be booked in advance online. Tickets are free, and include access to the Event and our Main Gallery. Access to the Special Exhibition, Does My Head Look BIG In This? The Art of Portrait Caricature is not included with this ticket.

For further information see our website www.cartoonmuseum.org/whats-on-events.

For a couple of titles from our shop that are arguably some of the most emotive publications we have on the shelves. Y...
21/09/2026

For a couple of titles from our shop that are arguably some of the most emotive publications we have on the shelves. You will not be able to read these without your eyes becoming damp either from the incredible storytelling or a sense of recognition of your own experiences. These books also demonstrate the incredible value of graphic medicine - of telling these types of stories through the art of comics, zines and graphic novels. A balm for the mind both in the reading, and creation of, these stories.

Take Care, Son is Tony Husband's story of his Dad and his Dementia. The title is a reference to his last words to his son – on a day when Tony had spent the day in the care home with no sign of recognition.

Aliceheimer's - Through the Looking Glass is Dana Walrath's exploration through text and collage of her mother's descent into Alzheimer's disease. "Graphic medicine let's us better understand those who are hurting, feel their stories, and redraw and renegotiate those social boundaries. Most of all, it gives us a way to heal and to fly over the world as Alice does."

How are you doing on your Summer Reading Challenge? 2026 is the Year of Reading so pick up something to read before the ...
19/09/2026

How are you doing on your Summer Reading Challenge? 2026 is the Year of Reading so pick up something to read before the end of September. Whatever you're into, the most important thing is you enjoy it - so Go All In!

We're constantly adding new titles to our Museum shop, share your recommendations with us!

Want to hear from the artists in our special exhibition Does my head look BIG in this? The art of portrait caricature?Bo...
18/09/2026

Want to hear from the artists in our special exhibition Does my head look BIG in this? The art of portrait caricature?

Book your space for our start-studded panel discussion with Nicola Jennings (whose work you can see in The Guardian), Dave Brown (whose work you'd recognise from the Independent), and Wilfrid Wood (whose pieces were in this year's RA Summer Exhibition)!

Why is caricature relevant today? How does it influence popular opinion? What happens when your subject doesn't like their caricature? Hear their thoughts on these questions and more.

Thursday 24 September 6:30 - 7:30pm
Tickets from £10

Image: copyright Nicola Jennings

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