Exhibition:
Wild Things
Animals in Children's Books
18th July - 1st Nov 2026
Little imaginations can run wild at Lowry this summer!
Wild Things is a new free exhibition that will take young children and their families on a fun‑filled animal adventure through some of the most loved stories of all time.
From beloved classics including Elmer, Dear Zoo, Owl Babies, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, to new favourites, including Time for Bed, Fred!, The Steves; and The Great Unicorn Rescue, the exhibition brings together stories that generations of families love, almost 100 original illustrations from a wide range of artists including Nick Sharratt, Helen Oxenbury, Lydia Monks, Rod Campbell and many others will feature throughout the exhibition, alongside stories by Julia Donaldson, Michael Rosen, Yasmeen Ismail, Lizzy Stewart and many more.
The exhibition also includes lots of fun interactives and games designed especially for under‑7s including the Bee Calm Spa, Vera’s Veggie Delights Stall, and The Furry Wardrobe.
Your Wild Things gallery ticket is included in Andrew Law Galleries ticket. Book your ticket now using the calendar feature.
Exhibition Dates
18th July - 1st Nov 2026
Opening Times
Tue - Fri | 11.00 - 17.00
Sat - Sun | 10.00 - 17.00
Monday | closed
Open Bank Holiday Monday 31st August
FREE to visit
Book
Wild Things Activities
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Storytelling Corner
Tue- Sun
12pm, 12.30pm, 1pm, 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm, 3.30pm, 4pm
Step into the pages of some of children's favourite books in this fun 20-minute storytelling session inspired by our Wild Things exhibition. Perfect for little imaginations! -
The Book Nook
Tue-Sun
Open during building hours
Wander into our Book Nook filled with wonderful stories from the Wild Things exhibition. Browse beautiful books, share a favourite tale and discover a special dolls house version of Lowry waiting to be explored. -
Queen Bee's Hive Drama
Tue-Sun
12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm
Join Queen Bee for a playful 25-minute drama adventure inspired by Queen Bee's Day Off. Fly, buzz, freeze and create a hive of sound as you help a very tired Queen Bee enjoy her day off! Designed for little bees aged 4+. -
Meet Elmer!
Tue-Sun
Saturday 18th July - Sunday 26th July
Ask on the day for times
For 2 weeks in July, Elmer, the patchwork elephant, will be roaming the building. -
Little Lowry Kitchen
Visit our role play kitchen in Lowry Bar & Kitchen and whip up some imaginative fun inspired by Wild Things.
Perfect for little chefs with big imaginations. -
Creative Fun in the Lookout
Tue-Fri
11am- 4.30pm
Sat & Sun
10am-4.30pm
From crafty creatures to imaginative adventures, The Lookout is packed with drop-in activities inspired by Wild Things. Create, play and see where the story takes you.
