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Part of a series

Join Windson Liong from New Earth Theatre to hear the folk legend of the Monster Nian.

Take part in this interactive storytelling to find out the origin of the story of Chinese New Year, how its tradition came about and why the Chinese word for year is 'nian'.

  1. 12.30pm – 1pm

    Sat 21 Feb 2026

  2. 1.30pm – 2pm

    Sat 21 Feb 2026

  3. 3pm – 3.30pm

    Sat 21 Feb 2026

  4. 12.30pm – 1pm

    Sun 22 Feb 2026

  5. 1.30pm – 2pm

    Sun 22 Feb 2026

  6. 1.30pm – 2pm

    Sun 22 Feb 2026

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For:
Families
How to attend:
In-person only
Good to know:
This free, drop-in event is aimed at children aged 5+.
Duration:
30 mins
Part of a series:
Lunar New Year festival

Need to know

Drop-in sessions will be first come, first served. At busy times, we may need to direct visitors to quieter activities on our programme of events.

Photography helps families understand what to expect at our events and shows funders the great work we do. As such, a museum photographer may be present to take pictures. No need to preen or pose, just play!

The museum is open every day 10am – 5pm.

If you have time, why not also visit our If you have time, why not also visit our free galleries and get more in-depth with Docklands history? And don't forget that under-12s get free entry to our Secrets of the Thames exhibition with fascinating finds from our city's foreshore.

Our address is London Museum Docklands, No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL. We're just a few minutes away from Canary Wharf and West India Quay.

Check our need to know page to get the answers to all the frequently asked questions about visiting, facilities and accessibility

Our building is accessible and we have lifts on every floor. If you need any help, please ask our friendly Hosts at the Information Desk when you arrive.

You'll find everything you need to know on our access page.

Prams and buggies are welcome in the museum. However, due to our Secrets of the Thames exhibition, buggy parking is limited on the Ground Floor.