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A puppet of a rocket ship and Mr Squiggle
Norman Hetherington with puppets Bill Steamshovel, Mr Squiggle and Gus the Snail
A string puppet of a boy with orange hair and a dog.

Mr Squiggle and Friends

Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm

Mr Squiggle and Friends

A puppet of a rocket ship and Mr Squiggle
Norman Hetherington with puppets Bill Steamshovel, Mr Squiggle and Gus the Snail
A string puppet of a boy with orange hair and a dog.

Overview

Mr Squiggle and Friends: The Creative World of Norman Hetherington brings the puppet with a pencil for a nose back into the limelight.

This exhibition reunites Mr Squiggle with his friends Blackboard, Rocket, Bill Steamshovel and Gus the Snail, along with a myriad of other characters created by master puppeteer Norman Hetherington. This exhibition showcases more than 300 objects from the Museum's recently acquired Norman Hetherington collection.

Go behind the scenes and discover Norman's magical world of puppetry, cartooning and entertainment. Try your hand at puppeteering or add your own creation to their squiggle digital interactive. Let your imagination run wild!

On show now.

Free entry. Bookings essential.

Dates

4 Jul – 13 Oct 2025
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National Museum of AustraliaLawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Facilities
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Family Friendly
  • Parents Room
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop

Contacts

1800 026 132
nma.gov.au

When

Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm

Where

National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula, Acton

Price

Free

Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.
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