Puppets of the Bamanan
Create your own puppet inspired by the annual Bamana masquerade in Mali. Every year, the Bamana people in Mali create puppets that act out myths and legends in masquerades.
Time: Daily 10am – 5pm

The Tortoise Puzzle
The tortoise broke its shell! Put the pieces back together and make a traditional cloth picture. The tortoise is depicted as a very clever animal in many West African tales. Learn about the tortoise and its adventures.
Time: Daily 10am – 5pm

West African Jewellery
Create your own West African bracelet, necklace or decoration. Beads have long been used for adornment and decoration in West Africa, created with a combination of locally-made and imported materials.
Time: Daily 10am – 5pm

Storytelling
Listen to stories from West Africa and around the world in our cosy storytelling area and enjoy exciting legends, folk tales and stories from West Africa and other parts of the world.
Time: Monday to Friday at 11.30am