Cat Tales

Inspired by our new exhibition The Cat That Slept for a Thousand Years, we invite you to come and listen to some Cat Tales – some will be familiar, others will be new!

All will be brought to life with musician Sarah Atter

Storytelling sessions will be:

Friday 22 August: 1pm, 1.45pm and 2.30pm
Wednesday 27 August: 10.30am, 11.15am and 12pm

Suitable for children aged 5 or over, accompanied by parents or carers. Younger siblings are welcome too.

Spaces are limited – sign up on the day.

The Cat That Slept for a Thousand Years

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Cat Tales – Musical Storytelling

22 Aug 2025 -27 Aug 2025

Manchester Museum, Oxford Road.

Free. Sign up on the day.

Cat Tales

Inspired by our new exhibition The Cat That Slept for a Thousand Years, we invite you to come and listen to some Cat Tales – some will be familiar, others will be new!

All will be brought to life with musician Sarah Atter