Mr Squiggle and Friends
Mr. Squiggle and Friends: The Creative World of Norman Hetherington brings our favorite children’s television personality back into the spotlight.
This world-first exhibition reunites the iconic character, who has a pencil for a nose, with his friends, including Blackboard, Rocket, Bill Steamshovel, and Gus the Snail.
Norman Hetherington (May 29, 1921 – December 6, 2010) was an artist, performer, and puppeteer, and he was one of the most significant figures in 20th-century Australian cultural life. Generations of Australian children were delighted and inspired to draw by Mr. Squiggle, one of the nation’s longest-running and most beloved television series. Thousands more were entertained by Hetherington’s theatrical performances, television productions, and live puppet shows.
Plan your stay
Stay just minutes away from the National Museum of Australia in the city center at Novotel Canberra. The perfect family escape awaits, with Kids Stay and Eat Breakfast Free at Novotel Canberra and stylish leisure facilities. Relax by the pool, rejuvenate in the spa, or warm up in the sauna before enjoying a delicious dinner at First Edition Canberra.
Break out the crayons and let your imagination run wild with this playful and in-depth exploration of the wonderful world of puppetry, cartooning, and art. Take a peek behind the scenes of the award-winning children’s program of the same name and discover the magic of one of Australia’s most original and creative minds.
