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Storytime

‘The Lost Thing’ by Shaun Tan

Selected days from Sunday 30 August 2020 until Wednesday 30 September 2020

The Lost Thing by Shaun Tan

There’s nothing quite like Storytime! Snuggle up with your favourite small person and join us for a live-streamed reading of Shaun Tan’s ‘The Lost Thing.’

Then, after being inspired by the story, we’ll be working together to discover how we can make our very own Lost Things at home! A great chance to join together with family and friends, either in person or by Zooming in from wherever you are.

Join the Zoom webinar session by following this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85306495972

Or put the following details into your Zoom app/account - Webinar ID: 853 0649 5972

'The Lost Thing' is available from The Curatoreum for $17.99

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Current exhibition

Open every day

The collection display includes a wide selection of portraits that tell extraordinary stories of encounter, exploration, independence, individuality and achievement in Australia.

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