Origins of the Foundling Hospital: Stories, Music and Creative Fun for Under 5s
Foundling Museum
Times
Friday, 9 October 2026
11:00 – 12:00
Admission
Free
Just Turn UpJoin the Foundling Museum for a creative, fun and free music and storytelling workshop at Holborn Library!
Are you a parent or carer with a child under 5?
Join the Foundling Museum for a creative, fun and free music and storytelling workshop at Holborn Library!
This workshop will be delivered by Paul Rubenstein, who is a musician, storyteller and Early Years expert. The workshop will explore the daily lives of the children who lived at the Foundling Hospital through an interactive, musical storytelling. Children and their parents/carers will have opportunities to listen to and play instruments, sing songs and express themselves to music.
Our team will be happy to answer any questions you have about this event. Just drop us an email at learning@foundlingmuseum.org.uk or give us a call on 020 7841 3600.
The session will run for one hour. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a drop-in session but you can also register your interest on:
Foundling Libraries: Camden Tickets, Friday, October 9 • 11 AM - 12 PM | Eventbrite
https://foundlingmuseum.org.uk/event/foundling-libraries-camden-9-october/
About Foundling Libraries
Foundling Libraries is our free offsite community programme, offering art and music workshops in libraries across London. Led by professional artists these sessions explore the story of the Foundling Hospital through a dynamic, hands-on approach that support children’s development and creativity.
To find out whether we’ll be popping in to a library near you, keep an eye on our events page or sign up to our families newsletter below.
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