London Children's Museum

10/14/2026

Last week, we shared a look at some of the things children across our city want our future city leaders to know 🌱

As our team has been gathering questions, ideas and concerns from hundreds of children across London, we’ve also been reaching out to all 12 mayoral candidates, inviting them to hear directly from our youngest citizens.

So far, 9 candidates have committed to participating in My Voice Counts and responding directly to children’s questions and voices.

Next week, ahead of London’s municipal election of October 26, we’ll be sharing the candidate responses we receive with our community.

Because children aren’t just growing up in our city, they’re citizens now and their voices matter too 💙

10/09/2026

Looking for a fun way to connect and spend time together this weekend? Visit us! 🍂

The London Children's Museum is open on Monday, October 12th (Thanksgiving) from 9:30am-4:30pm

Or, join us on Saturday, October 10th along with special guests Institute for Earth and Space Exploration and Western Engineering Outreach for a day of discovery and hands-on learning! 🚀

See you soon! 🌟

10/09/2026

Since launching our My Voice Counts initiative, the London Children's Museum team has gathered hundreds of responses from children across London who want their voices heard.

Now, ahead of London's upcoming election, we're sharing some of their words with you and the people who want to lead our city.

Even though they aren't old enough to vote, children are competent and valuable members of our community. They deserve to have their voices heard by the people who want to make decisions that affect them and the things they care about.

That's why we've invited all of London's mayoral candidates to respond to our city's youngest citizens. We'll be sharing the responses we receive from the mayoral candidates over the coming days leading up to the election on October 26.

Follow along to hear how London's mayoral candidates respond to the voices of our youngest citizens 🌱

Josh Morgan
John Feher
Kirsten Krose
Bronagh Morgan
Susan Stevenson for Mayor of London
Jeff Yam
Lawrence-Zachary Howe
Barry Douglas Jacklin
Tariq Khan
Dan Lenart
Christine Rosehart
Mustafa Zeboon

10/07/2026

October is Latin American Heritage Month, and we’re celebrating through the creativity of young artist Beatriz Valente! 🌟

17 year old Beatriz created "Guardian" to celebrate Latin American Heritage Month for our Our Stories exhibition, drawing on symbols including the jaguar, water, stars and marigolds to explore identity, connection and the beauty of what makes us different.

“I chose to paint a jaguar because they are considered to be spirit guides in some Indigenous belief systems of the South Americas… Overall, this painting is meant to represent the significance of people’s differences, while still reminding us that we are all equals forevermore.”

Our Stories was created with the belief that young artists deserve to have their work taken seriously, and that youth should have the opportunity to tell their own stories in their own voices. Artists ages 12–18 are compensated for their work, with reproductions of their original artwork exhibited at the London Children’s Museum. Through the exhibition, featured artists share their cultures, celebrations, observances and lived experiences from their own perspectives, while we provide the space and platform to help amplify what they choose to share.

Thank you, Beatriz, for sharing your creativity, talent and story with us! 💙

Visit the London Children’s Museum throughout October to see Guardian in person, and visit the link in our bio to learn more about Our Stories and how young artists can get involved:
https://www.londonchildrensmuseum.ca/our-stories

10/06/2026

Earlier this year, the London Children's Museum team invited youth artists from across Ontario to help us create Our Stories, an ongoing youth art exhibition at the London Children’s Museum.

We’re excited to introduce the first artists joining the 2026/27 Our Stories cohort! Please join us in congratulating:
Beatriz Valente
Ava Dedier
Jude Mohamedin
Jenna Zebian
Raine Escobido
Simone Tyler

Throughout the year, their artwork will help us recognize cultural celebrations, heritage months and community observances through the voices and lived experiences of young people themselves both in-person and online.

We’re still currently looking for artists ages 12–18 to join the 2026/27 Our Stories cohort for November 2026, April 2027, August 2027 and September 2027! Selected artists are compensated for their work, and will be featured in-person at the London Children’s Museum and online!

Learn more and apply at www.londonchildrensmuseum.ca/our-stories

Tomorrow, we’ll be introducing our first featured artist, Beatriz Valente, and taking a closer look at their work "Guardian", created in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month! Stay tuned! 🌟

10/06/2026

Children shouldn’t have to wait until they’re old enough to vote to feel their voices count.

That’s why the London Children’s Museum team created My Voice Counts! 🌟

As London gets ready to choose it’s next Mayor and City Councillors, we’re creating opportunities for children to join the conversation and be heard. Children in our communities can ask questions, share their ideas, and tell the people who want to lead our city what matters to them.

Then, we’re turning up the volume on their voices! We’re bringing what children share with us directly to London’s mayoral candidates and inviting them to respond, because when we talk about the future of our city, children should be part of the conversation too. 🌱

Learn more about My Voice Counts and how to get involved at www.londonchildrensmuseum.ca/my-voice-counts

10/03/2026

Get ready to fall into a brand new month of fun at the London Children's Museum! 🍂🎃

Coming up this month are special premium events, hands-on programs for every curious explorer, mechanical workshops in the Discovery Lab, extra hours of play and more!

View all the program details and plan your October visit today:
https://www.londonchildrensmuseum.ca/calendar

10/02/2026

Help shape the future of play in our community! 🚀🌝🦖🌳

The London Children’s Museum is seeking passionate, community-minded leaders to join our Board of Directors!

As a registered charity, our Board plays an important role in providing strategic leadership and governance as we work to create meaningful play experiences for children and families, strengthen our community impact, and build a sustainable future.

We’re looking for individuals who believe in the power of play and want to contribute their skills and experience to the London Children’s Museum!

Interested in making a difference? Learn more and apply: www.londonchildrensmuseum.ca/volunteer

10/02/2026

Find us this weekend at Fanshawe Pioneer Village! 🌱

Visit Fanshawe Pioneer Village this Sunday, October 4th for a special activity presented by London Children's Museum!

Between 12:00pm-2:00pm, dig into the world of plants with LCM's Green Thumbs program! Learn about a plant’s life cycle by germinating seeds and create your own biodegradable plant pot that can be planted right into your garden at home! Get hands-on with nature as you examine the different parts of a plant under a microscope in this fun, exploratory program.

Make it a day and explore the Village's 20+ Heritage Buildings, and learn about the history of Middlesex County from costumed historical interpreters. Don't forget to pack your picnic lunch and take advantage of our picnic benches throughout site! Snacks, drinks and ice cream are available in our Denfield General Store.

Fanshawe Pioneer Village is open by regular admission until Thanksgiving Day, Thursday-Sunday, 10:00am-4:00pm. To plan your visit, head to: fanshawepioneervillage.ca/planningyourvisit

10/01/2026

What can an old sweater or a scrap of fabric become with a little bit of creativity? Ask this evenings visitors! 🌎🧵🌟

During tonight's Workshop with Sustainable Fashion Week Canada, our visitors cut, stitched, experimented and learned new skills while discovering how caring for the things we already own can be good for our creativity, our communities and our planet! 🌎

Thank you to Sustainable Fashion Week Canada for joining us and sharing your skills with our young makers and creators!