• 10.00am - 5.30pm
  • FREE
  • Chelsea, London
  • 10.00am - 5.30pm
  • FREE
  • Chelsea, London

First World War animal crafts

Message dog leaping over a trench, 1916
Create a paper puppet, make your own 'Top Trumps' and discover more about the animals that worked in the First World War at this free family workshop.

Did you know animals played a vital part in the First World War? From horses and camels to dogs and pigeons, learn more about the different animals that served and the important jobs they did.

Make your own 'Top Trumps' cards. Which animal will come out on top? Or create a paper animal puppet to take home.

Sessions run from 10.30am to 1pm and from 2pm to 4.30pm.

Drop-in family events are subject to availability on the day. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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