The Wonders of Moominvalley

Drawing of Moomin characters all sat together

Saturday 23 May - Sunday 6 September 2026

Ferens Art Gallery

 

Step into the charming world of the Moomins with a specially curated interactive exhibition at Hull’s stunning Ferens Art Gallery. 

The exhibition celebrates the beloved stories and enchanting artwork of Tove Jansson’s Moomin characters. Wander through beautifully crafted island installations that invite little people to explore big feelings, discover projections of Tove Jansson’s stunning paintings, and experience the gentle magic, curiosity, and wonder that have captured hearts for generations. This immersive celebration honours Tove’s enduring creativity, warmth, and imagination.

Free entry

 

Events

Moomin troll stood next to a woman wearing a bright yellow rain suit

Moomins Family Fun

Saturday 23 May, 11am - 3pm

Help us celebrate the launch of ‘The Wonders of Moominvalley’ exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery with a day filled of Moomin family fun. Join artists Jemma Brown from Square Peg and artist Jodie Smith from Happy Doodles to make your own Moomin themed dioramas or to try some whimsical Moomin inspired nature printing, and join Hull Libraries for enchanting Moomin storytelling.

Free, drop-in

Image credit- Andre Pattenden, Museum of Gloucester

A woman holding two stuffed mice teddys. She is holding one up to her ear, and the other is held in front of her.

Debutots - Moomin storytelling

Friday 5 June, 10:15am-11am and 11.15am-12noon

Join Debutots this summer as we delve into the world of Moomins at Ferens Art Gallery, as we take you and your little one on a multi-sensory interactive storytelling adventure! 

Suitable for 1-5 years, this storytelling session takes inspiration from Tove Jansson’s iconic Moomin series.

Tickets £6.50, booking essential

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Talk and Book signing Tove Jansson: The Moomins and More

Saturday 11 July 2026, 2pm-3pm

Discover more about Tove Jansson (1914-2001), writer, artist and illustrator best known for her Moomin stories. She is celebrated not only in her native Finland but worldwide. 

Tickets £12. Booking essential

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Wednesday 29 July, 11am-12noon and 2pm-3pm

Discover the magical world of Moomins with a playful shadow puppet making workshop led by Anna, the talented shadow puppeteer from the award winning Indigo Moon Theatre.
 

Tickets £14.95, booking essential.

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Craft equipment

My Pockets - Moomins animation workshop with Peter Snelling

Tuesday 11 August 2026, 1pm-3pm

Experience the magic of Moominvalley at the Ferens Art Gallery as award winning animators My Pockets guide young creators through making their very own mini stop motion animation inspired by Tove Jansson’s beloved Moomin stories. In this fun, hands on workshop, the team will support you from first idea to finished film.

Tickets £14.95, booking essential.

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Wednesday 19 August, 1pm-3pm

Professional paper artist and illustrator Alex Bennett brings the magic of Moominvalley to the Ferens Art Gallery in this creative, hands on workshop. Young makers will explore the enchanting world of Tove Jansson’s iconic stories while crafting their very own layered paper shadow box.

Tickets £14.95, booking essential.

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A Moomin puppet show

Mischief and Mystery in Moominvalley

Saturday 22 August, 11am-11.45am and 2pm-2.45pm

Experience the magic of Moominvalley at Ferens Art Gallery this summer as we welcome the acclaimed theatre company Get Lost and Found with their enchanting family show Mischief and Mystery in Moominvalley.

Tickets £10, booking essential.

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Moomin shop

Visitors will be able to take home their own piece of Moomin memorabilia with a visit to our exhibition pop-up shop. A wonderful range of Moomin toys, books, gifts and homewares will be on sale. From cute plushies to pocket money picks, there’s something for everyone.