Children Meet Moshi Monster at the National Media Museum

08 February 2012

Pupils from Cavendish Primary School in Hull were given a taster of the National Media Museum's half-term Moshi Monsters activity today (8 February). They made Moshi Monsters out of clay in a Squashi Moshi Monsters Animation Workshop and then got to show them to Moshi Monsters' Katsuma, as part of a special guest appearance.

Helping to highlight online safety to families and children, Moshi Monsters will bring alive a series of engaging and fun activities during weekends in February and throughout February half-term (11 – 19 February inclusive).

The partnership with Moshi Monsters is the first in a series of learning activities linked to the National Media Museum's new Life Online Gallery. Life Online will be the world's first gallery to explore the social, technological and cultural impact of the internet and the web, which opens in March 2012.

There will be something Moshi Monsters for everyone at the Museum; animation workshops, online stations to play the game, green screen technology Moshi photographs, as well as an exciting Moshling treasure hunt.

Elaine Richmond, Community Learning Programme Co-ordinator said:

"What better way for the National Media Museum to provide fun and educational activities linked to the theme of online safety than by linking with Moshi Monsters, a brand that has made fun, education and safety its core values. These fantastic free activities look set to make February a monstrous month for families at the National Media Museum."

Clare Wiggins, Head of Moshi Live at Mind Candy said:

"The National Media Museum is a great partner to begin an exciting year of Moshi Live Entertainment. With great fun engaging activities at the museum for everyone, we are delighted to bring Moshi to life in Bradford."

Carrying on the monstrous theme there will also be the chance to see favourite monsters Mike and Sulley in Monsters, Inc. on the big screen for Family Film Fundays on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 February. All tickets £2.

All Moshi activities are free. Booking in advance is not required but visitors will need to register for some activities on arrival. For further information on all the Museum's events and activities, including times and prices please visit www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk or call 0844 856 3797.

To find out more about Moshi Monsters please visit www.moshimonsters.com.

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For further information or images please contact:

Nick Cook, Marketing and PR Assistant, National Media Museum
01274 203334
nick.cook@nationalmediamuseum.org.uk

Caroline Joynson, Senior Press Officer, National Media Museum
01274 203305
caroline.joynson@nationalmediamuseum.org.uk

Phil Oates, Press Officer, National Media Museum
01274 203 317
phil.oates@nationalmediamuseum.org.uk

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