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Moving Pictures: From Magic Lanterns to Cinema at Tolson Museum

About the event

A fun, hands-on activity for curious minds of all ages.

Step back in time this Easter half term and discover how the very first moving images amazed audiences long before modern film existed.

Explore fascinating early optical toys and learn how people in the past created the illusion of movement using simple images. Then have a go at making your own moving picture and see how still images can spring to life before your eyes, just like the pioneers of cinema did.

Dates
March: Sat 28, Sun 29, Tues 31
April: Wed 1, Thurs 2, Sat 4, Sun 5, Tues 7, Wed 8, Thurs 9, Sat 11, Sun 12.

During opening times.
Pay as you feel

Contacts

Tolson Museum

Ravensknowle Park Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ

01484 223240

Dates and venues

  • Saturday 28 March 2026 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm,
  • Sunday 29 March 2026 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm,
  • Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 11:00am - 5:00pm,
  • Wednesday 1 April 2026 - 11:00am - 5:00pm,
  • Thursday 2 April 2026 - 11:00am - 5:00pm,
  • Saturday 4 April 2026 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm,
  • Sunday 5 April 2026 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm,
  • Tuesday 7 April 2026 - 11:00am - 5:00pm,
  • Wednesday 8 April 2026 - 11:00am - 5:00pm,
  • Thursday 9 April 2026 - 11:00am - 5:00pm,
  • Saturday 11 April 2026 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm,
  • Sunday 12 April 2026 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm,

Further information

Themes

Children up to age 12 (including family events and pantomimes) Events suitable for children up to around aged 12, also family events.
Kirklees Museums and Galleries There are exhibitions, activities, workshops, talks and other events in Kirklees Museums and Galleries, and you'll always find something to do. Please see the list under Events for more details.
Learning, interest and advice Events related to advice, education and careers, as well as learning for fun. Also, talks, guided walks, and events of historical or other interest.