One recurrent theme throughout the museum is Historical Illusion. It examines our fascination with magic and illusion.
Galleries which I will visit include: Moving Toys, which showcases the Museum's extensive collection of moving and optical toys; Creativity, featuring examples of toys related to the development of imagination and creativity during childhood; and Childhood, which tells the social story of childhood using a variety of objects.
The Creativity Gallery is where I expect the majority of my inspiration to come from. The creators of the exhibition realise that play helps children to develop social skills and build confidence. This gallery is divided into four sections – ‘Imagine’ is the first of these.
This exhibits those things which revolve around child play - for example puppets, stories, soft toys and teddies – which all enable children to creative their own imaginative world. This further links to the idea of an Imaginary friend as it suggests that imagination can provide an escape for children in situations they find difficult, such as sibling rivalry.
The imagination can also provide an escape and a means for children to come to terms with experiences they find difficult, such as sibling rivalry. It can also give them a sense of control over their environment and help them find their place within the world. This section is then divided further into subsections: Alone or with a Friend; Imaginary Friends; Children in Charge; Who Needs Toys?; Early Play; Making up Stories and Growing Out of Imaginary Play. This demonstrates how absolutely necessary it is that I visit this exhibition.
Be Inspired is divided into the following themes: Classic Fantasy; Superheroes Saving the World; Space, the Final Frontier; People are Inspired in Different Ways; People are Inspired by Many Things; Starting with the Familiar and Inspired by the Familiar.
The Make it Happen section of the Creativity Gallery displays toys created by other children, many of which were made from everyday household objects and materials. Make it Happen is divided into the following themes: Made by You; Made by Children and The Making Process.
I will report on my visit once I have returned and will be sure to take plenty of photographs and purchase anything necessary/relevant from the gift shop.
What next? Next step is to ensure my camera is fully charged for tomorrow excursion
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