Things to see and do
Story Worlds
At the heart of Discover are two floors of magical Story Worlds and a Story Garden. These are immersive, exploratory play spaces where children and their imaginations can roam.
explore our story worldsEvents and Exhibitions
Immersive exhibitions, storytelling sessions, events and more. Choose your booking date and add events, or start with an event to check availability. The rest of your session can be spent in our Story Worlds and Story Garden. Age ranges indicate what will be appropriate for your child but older or younger children are always welcome to attend.
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0-5 Storytelling: The Best Worst Day Ever
Dates: Until 19 May *
Age guide: 0-5
Duration: 25 mins
* Times Vary
£2.50 in addition to your Entry ticket. Having the WORST DAY EVER? Turn that frown upside down with this wiggling, hooting, roaring adventure based on the picture book by Sophy Henn. Performance in our small, cosy storytelling space.
Adoette Trail & Café Exhibition
Dates: 10 Feb – 7 May *
Age guide: Everyone
Duration: 6 hours 40 mins
* All day, pick up a trail sheet at reception.
Drop in anytime during your visit. Find a trail of Adoette’s community throughout our building and discover the original artwork for the book in our café exhibition.
Film Screening: Moana
Dates: 11 May
Age guide: 5+
Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
Free with your Entry ticket. Part of a season of film screenings with Film London and The New Black Film Collective celebrating 100 years of Disney with leading ladies from around the world. Includes an adventure story build led by Discover’s expert Story Builders.
The Duck Pond (BSL Interpreted)
Dates: 25 May *
Age guide: Under 3s
Duration: 30 mins
* Times Vary
Access enhanced performance for d/Deaf families and any visitors who use British Sign Language. £3.50 in addition to your Entry ticket. An intimate, interactive storytelling for our smaller visitors and their caregivers — featuring sensory objects, rhymes and stay-and-play.
The Box Rocket (BSL interpreted)
Dates: Last Saturday of every Month
Age guide: 0 - 8
Duration: 50 mins
Access enhanced performance for d/Deaf families and any visitors who use British Sign Language. A space-themed, immersive exhibition created with Dapo Adeola and Tọlá Okogwu. £4 in addition to your Entry ticket.