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Here Be Dragons Co-curated by Cressida Cowell and Toothless

Here Be Dragons Co-curated by Cressida Cowell and Toothless
Wed 21 May - Mon 30 Jun, 10:00 - 16:30
The Story Museum, Oxford
Discover a hidden vault where dragons guard a wealth of stories from across time and place. Join the heroes of Cressida Cowell’s How To Train Your Dragon series on a journey through the realms of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Create dragon poems, hone your dragon training skills, and meet both fearsome foes and faithful friends. Co-Curated by Cressida Cowell, this immersive exhibition explores the enduring appeal of dragons. From ancient tales to modern stories, dragons symbolise bravery, wisdom, and the wild.
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Highlights include:
• The Soup Dragon from The Clangers
• A Dragon in a Jar – discover a curiosity once believed to be a real dragon!
• Dragon Racing – race mini dragons along a zip wire
• Dress up as a dragon
• Discover dragon legends from across the globe
“It is one thing to read about dragons and another to meet them.” – Ursula K. Le Guin
Recommended for ages 5+
A Galleries ticket includes entry to ‘Here Be Dragons’ and to the Museum’s permanent, immersive spaces – The Portal, The Whispering Wood and The Enchanted Library £14/ Under 5s £6.50/ Under 1s free
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• The Soup Dragon from The Clangers
• A Dragon in a Jar – discover a curiosity once believed to be a real dragon!
• Dragon Racing – race mini dragons along a zip wire
• Dress up as a dragon
• Discover dragon legends from across the globe
“It is one thing to read about dragons and another to meet them.” – Ursula K. Le Guin
Recommended for ages 5+
A Galleries ticket includes entry to ‘Here Be Dragons’ and to the Museum’s permanent, immersive spaces – The Portal, The Whispering Wood and The Enchanted Library £14/ Under 5s £6.50/ Under 1s free
£14
Address
The Story Museum 42 Pembroke Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1BP, GB