First Thursdays: April Fool

Thursday 1 April, 18.00-21.00

Detail: Phenakistoscope 1830-1840 Ackermann, England (click image for larger version)

Unwind with a glass of wine and step into a world of illusion with an evening focusing on fantastical optical toys. As part of the evening, there will be guided tours of the Museum's optical toy collection, magical tricks and music from Franco the magician, a mind-bending prize quiz as well as the chance to make your very own optical toy to take home!

Optical Toy Tours 19.00-19.30 and 19.45-20.15

Plus, bar serving beer, wine and soft drinks, shop open until 8. Please note: Only the Front Room Gallery and Marble Floor will be open to the public.

FREE
Drop-in
Adults

Reclaim the Museum back from the kids with Time Out First Thursdays - late night art in east London every month. Unwind with a glass of wine, explore the collections, see contemporary exhibitions and live performances, get stuck in to arts and crafts and more.