Join us at the David Lean Cinema for a free screening of films exploring Croydon, youth and archives.

Book your ticket via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/croydon-youth-archives-on-film-tickets-1369707053669?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Between November 2024 and January 2025, Croydon’s Young Archivists took part in a series of filmmaking workshops with Turab Shah and Arwa Aburawa from Other Cinemas. The result was ten unique short films about Croydon made by local 14-18 year olds - combining Croydon Archives’ collections, their own personal archives and footage they shot themselves.

Including fiction, documentary, autobiography, poetry, animation and political commentary, the films create new narratives from our collections that centre young people’s voices and experiences of Croydon.

The Young Archivists films will be followed by screenings of A conversation with local artists from Croydon, the outcome of a creative research project developed by Ruth Mbu during her placement as a Young Producer at Croydon Archives, and this one goes out to The Dance by local artist Natalie Mitchell.

After the screening there will be a creative workshop with local poet and artist Phoebe Wagner, exploring conversation, memory and archives as a tool for writing poetry. All are welcome and no prior poetry experience required!

The afternoon will be a community space for exploring how film and archives can hold stories, inspire intergenerational conversations, and empower young people’s experiences of place & time. Free popcorn provided!

Film Programme:

Ewan, Croydon is Regeneration, 3m 37s

Sumaiya, The Five Friends of Croydon, 2m 07s

Rayhaan, Croydon’s Significance to History, 3m 45s

Adjoa, Through Her Eyes, 3m 22s

Prince, This is Croydon, 2m 01s

Taisia, Gavin Gets Things Done, 3m 57s

Emma-Lu, From Martinique to Croydon, 3m 28s

Fizza, 2/۲, 1m 41s

Aurora, Generations, 3m 07s

Randal, Alien in Croydon, 3m 30s

Ruth Mbu, A conversation with local artists from Croydon, 3m 30s

Natalie Mitchell, this one goes out to The Dance, 11m 09s

This event is made possible with the National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery Players.

Supported by

Film London, London's Screen Archives

Croydon Music and Arts, with funding from Arts Council England

To celebrate the launch of our latest exhibition - Art and Joy - and Dementia Action Week, we’re hosting a FREE day of activities at the Museum of Croydon this Saturday 24 May!

Join us for:

📖 Storytime: The Memory Book (12pm & 2pm) for children aged 6 and over

👐 Hands-on object handling

✂️ Paper crafts & collaging

Art and Joy is our latest exhibition inspired by themes of what brings us joy. Discover creative artworks by participants from the Dementia, Art and Joy project, alongside selected paintings from the Croydon Art Collection.

Join us in the Children’s Library (Ground Floor Central Library) for a range of Easter activities for kids of all ages! Explore our handling collection and make your own Easter Chicken or Roman Coin in our drop-in craft sessions running from 11am-3pm.

You can also collect a special Easter Trail from the Research Room on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 11am-4pm until the 19th April.

Join us in the Activities Space for a range of Easter activities for kids of all ages! Explore our handling collection and make your own Easter Chicken or Roman Coin in our drop-in craft sessions running from 11am-4pm.

You can also collect a special Easter Trail from the Research Room on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 11am-4pm until the 19th April.

Join us in the Riesco Gallery for a range of Easter activities for children of all ages! Explore our handling collection and make your own Easter Chicken or Roman Coin in our drop-in craft sessions running from 11am-4pm.

You can also collect a special Easter Trail from the Research Room on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 11am-4pm until the 19th April.

Join us at Selsdon Library to explore items from our Museum collection get creative with some fun crafts, and learn all about reducing, reusing, and recycling.

Join us at Coulsdon Library to explore items from our Museum collection get creative with some fun crafts, and learn all about reducing, reusing, and recycling.

Join us at South Norwood Library to explore items from our Museum collection get creative with some fun crafts, and learn all about reducing, reusing, and recycling.

Join us at the Museum of Croydon for this final workshop led by artist Arzu Ersoz as part of a week-long series to explore Croydon’s history. In this session, participants will explore Croydon’s unique sounds—from bustling markets to city buses and nature. After listening to recorded soundscapes, they will translate what they hear into abstract artwork using markers, paint, and drawing techniques. This immersive experience turns everyday sounds into vibrant visual expressions.

Your artwork will inspire a painted shutter, turning history into public art. Your artwork will help inspire a brand-new mural on a shutter in the Museum of Croydon.

The session is free, but spaces are limited to 30 — arrive early to ensure your place!

Join us at Norbury Library to explore items from our Museum collection get creative with some fun crafts, and learn all about reducing, reusing, and recycling.

Join us at New Addington Library to explore items from our Museum collection get creative with some fun crafts, and learn all about reducing, reusing, and recycling.

Join us at the Museum of Croydon for this workshop led by artist Arzu Ersoz as part of a week-long series to explore Croydon’s history. Using archival photos and various materials, participants will create vibrant mosaics that blend historical and futuristic elements of landmarks like Croydon Clocktower and Addington Palace. 

Your artwork will inspire a painted shutter, turning history into public art. Your artwork will help inspire a brand-new mural on a shutter in the Museum of Croydon.

The session is free, but spaces are limited to 15 — arrive early to ensure your place!

Join us at the Museum of Croydon for this workshop led by artist Arzu Ersoz as part of a week-long series to explore Croydon’s history. Using archival photos and various materials, participants will create vibrant mosaics that blend historical and futuristic elements of landmarks like Croydon Clocktower and Addington Palace. 

Your artwork will inspire a painted shutter, turning history into public art. Your artwork will help inspire a brand-new mural on a shutter in the Museum of Croydon.

The session is free, but spaces are limited to 15 — arrive early to ensure your place!

Join us at Purley Library to explore items from our Museum collection get creative with some fun crafts, and learn all about reducing, reusing, and recycling.

Join us at Selsdon Library for this workshop led by artist Arzu Ersoz as part of a week-long series to explore Croydon’s history. In this session, young artists will explore bold lettering and typography, designing impactful words like "Unity" and "Heritage" with acrylic pens on cardboard.

Your artwork will inspire a painted shutter, turning history into public art. Your artwork will help inspire a brand-new mural on a shutter in the Museum of Croydon.

The session is free, but spaces are limited to 18 — arrive early to ensure your place!

Join us at South Norwood Library for this workshop led by artist Arzu Ersoz as part of a week-long series, to explore Croydon’s history by creating a collaborative storyboard. Using large paper rolls, markers, and oil pastels, participants will illustrate key moments from the past to the present. This activity encourages creativity, teamwork, and a deeper connection to local heritage.

Your artwork will inspire a painted shutter, turning history into public art. Your artwork will help inspire a brand-new mural on a shutter in the Museum of Croydon.

The session is free, but spaces are limited to 15 — arrive early to ensure your place!

Join us at South Norwood Library for this workshop led by artist Arzu Ersoz as part of a week-long series, to explore Croydon’s history by creating a collaborative storyboard. Using large paper rolls, markers, and oil pastels, participants will illustrate key moments from the past to the present. This activity encourages creativity, teamwork, and a deeper connection to local heritage.

Your artwork will inspire a painted shutter, turning history into public art. Your artwork will help inspire a brand-new mural on a shutter in the Museum of Croydon.

The session is free, but spaces are limited to 15 — arrive early to ensure your place!

Join us at the Croydon Central Library for this workshop led by artist Arzu Ersoz celebrating the Borough’s people, places, and sounds. In this session, learn about famous Croydonians through storytelling and create portrait collages using mixed media. Your artwork will help inspire a brand-new mural on a shutter in the Museum of Croydon.

The session is free, but spaces are limited to 15 — arrive early to ensure your place!

Join us at the Croydon Central Library for this workshop led by artist Arzu Ersoz celebrating the Borough’s people, places, and sounds. In this session, learn about famous Croydonians through storytelling and create portrait collages using mixed media. Your artwork will help inspire a brand-new mural on a shutter in the Museum of Croydon.

The session is free, but spaces are limited to 15 — arrive early to ensure your place!

Join us at Central Library to explore items from our Museum collection get creative with some fun crafts, and learn all about reducing, reusing, and recycling.

Join us at Ashburton Library to explore items from our Museum collection get creative with some fun crafts, and learn all about reducing, reusing, and recycling.

Join us at Thornton Heath Library to explore items from our Museum collection get creative with some fun crafts, and learn all about reducing, reusing, and recycling.

Join us for a a ghoulish journey into history at the Museum of Croydon. Take a spooky tour around the Museum from Riesco to Rewind and see if you can find all the hidden ghosts!

Finish the trail and win a newly design Museum of Croydon sticker and some goodies.

Trails can be collected and prizes collected from outside the Rewind Gallery (first floor of the Croydon Clocktower).

Join us for a a ghoulish journey into history at the Museum of Croydon. Take a spooky tour around the Museum from Riesco to Rewind and see if you can find all the hidden ghosts!

Finish the trail and win a newly design Museum of Croydon sticker and some goodies.

Trails can be collected and prizes collected from outside the Rewind Gallery (first floor of the Croydon Clocktower).