26 October 2026 11am-1.30pm and 3pm-4.30pm The Cartoon Museum in London offers special 'Relaxed Mondays' designed specifically for families with children and young people (ages 5–25) with autism spectrum conditions or sensory processing differences. The museum closes to the general public so visitors can explore the galleries quietly and at their own pace without crowds or loud noises. There are drop-in cartoon drawing workshops, self-led museum trails, and age-appropriate comics to read. The next Relaxed Monday will be 26 October 2026, with two slots: 11am-1.30pm or 3-4.30pm. Stay for as long or as little time that you like. Relaxed Monday is free, but advance booking is essential.

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Late Event: 29th October - The Cartoon Museum x Illustrators' Fair Spooky Night Get your Early Bird Tickets now with the code GHOSTED for 20% off before the ghouls put the price up! Flukey Spooky Caricature Kooky. Hey pesky kids, are you under our spell?  Join us at The Cartoon Museum for our Halloween party celebrating all things caricature laced with a dash of your creepy tales.  Come disguised as a creepy character (fact or fiction) to be judged in the frightening fashion parade. No time for metamorphosis in advance? Then you can take advantage of our drop in mask making workshop when you arrive. Join us for a Q&A with Stephen Mansfield, whose impressive career kicked off with Gerry Anderson's Terrahawks and has since spanned Spitting Image, Doctor Who, Madame Tussauds and the Jim Henson Puppet Company.  There will be spooky Halloween themed gallery tours. But let’s create a spooky tour all about YOU. Bring with you your best TRUE ghost story to tantalise the crowd and we’ll get our illustrator in residence to immortalise it in pictorial highlights. Can’t come? Then be there in SPIRIT. Email us shop@cartoonmuseum.org with your TRUE ghost story cartoons and illustrations to be projected at the party on the night. Entries will be judged by Sad Ghost Club's Lize Meddings. Suitably spooky prizes will be up for grabs. 6.30pm Doors open 9pm Doors close

ONLY OLD SCHOOL GOODS presents: COMIC DAY AT THE CARTOON MUSEUM A full day dedicated to comics, collecting and the stories behind the books. This event will take place from 12:00-17:30 on the 31st of October. This is a free drop in event, with a seminar taking place at 4pm. This event will take place in The Clore Learning Studio and entry to The Cartoon Museum galleries must be purchased separately.  THE COMIC SALE Expect a huge mix of comics from every era, collected and curated by  Only Old School Goods . First appearances. Full runs. Key issues. Obscurities. Graphic novels. Affordable finds. Serious collector pieces. And plenty of books you probably didn't know you needed until you saw them. HOW TO BUY & SELL COMICS : SEMINAR At 4pm we'll be giving away the trade secrets.We'll talk through how we actually buy and sell comics, what we've learned from doing it, the successes we've had and the mistakes we've made along the way.We'll show off some of our favourite finds, explain what we look for when buying collections, talk about value and rarity, and answer your questions about the ins and outs of the comic business.Whether you want to start buying and selling yourself, sharpen your collecting knowledge or simply find out what happens behind the scenes, come armed with questions. COMIC APPRAISALS Got comics sitting at home and no idea what they're worth?Bring them along.We'll take a look, explain what you've got and talk you through how and why comics are valued. And if you're looking to sell, there'll also be an opportunity to sell books from your collection directly to us. COMICS. KNOWLEDGE. TREASURE HUNTING. Come to Comic Day at the Cartoon Museum and get involved. Only Old School Goods www.onlyoldschoolgoods.com @only.oldschoolgoods

Talk: 19th November - My Beloved Other: Nick Abadzis and Angela Watson In Conversation with Zakia Sewell  Doors 6.00pm for 6.30pm start Event ends 8pm The authors of My Beloved Other discuss their graphic novel-memoir “of love, race and optimism” with broadcaster and BBC Radio 6 DJ Zakia Sewell.   There will be an opportunity to purchase the book and get it signed (you can pre-order with your ticket).

Book Launch and Talk: Drawn to the Chaos - Ben Jennings in Conversation with Cody Dahler 24th November Doors 6.30pm Event will begin promptly at 7pm: 45mins discussion followed by 15mins for questions Close 8.30pm (this allows time for you to get your book signed and to browse our Pop-Up Print Shop.) Join us for what is sure to be a fascinating in-conversation with Ben Jennings to celebrate the launch of his new book: Drawn to the Chaos. A Visual Guide to a Tumultuous Decade A rollercoaster ride through a turbulent, strange and inane decade of politics and culture from multi - award - winning Guardian cartoonist, Ben Jennings. “Everything’s on Fire! Here’s Another Picture.” That’s what cartoonist Ben Jennings has been saying over and over again – hunched over his desk chronicling the last ten years, from 2016 - 2026, he’s seen enough drama to last a lifetime. Who could forget the joys of Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak’s remarkably successful premierships? And how about that royal scandal? (No, that royal scandal.) Oh, and that time we all had to stay inside our homes for months on end? Well, at least everything beyond our borders is going swimmingly . . . Whether it’s in tears, outrage, or laughter, immerse yourself in Jennings’ endlessly entertaining cartoons and re - live the most chaotic of decades. Ben Jennings is a UK - based cartoonist/illustrator. The recipient numerous awards – including twice being named the Political Cartoonist of the Year – he is a regular political cartoonist for The Guardian and The i Paper and has worked on a variety of illustration projects worldwide. He has had his work published in various books and has contributed to exhibitions around the world, including his first solo show in 2024 at The Coningsby Gallery in London. Cody Dahler is an award-winning comedy creator, writer, and podcaster whose sharp wit and unique voice have made him one of the most exciting talents emerging from the UK comedy scene. Known for blending clever satire with authentic human observation, Cody has built a dedicated following of over 3.5 million followers across his platforms and a reputation for delivering laughs across platforms and formats. Cody’s comedy journey has seen him write and perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as well as penning material for some of the BBC's most beloved comedy TV and radio programmes, including Dead Ringers, Have I Got News For You, The News Quiz, Please Use Other Door, Newsjack and DMs Are Open. Cody is the creator and host of The Truth (In My Opinion) podcast. Whether he’s connecting with audiences over social content, writing for iconic UK comedy shows, or performing live, Cody continues to push boundaries with work that’s smart, surprising and undeniably funny - marking him out as a creative force in contemporary comedy. As well as the book, Ben Jennings will also have prints available to purchase on a print on demand basis at The Cartoon Museum on the evening, and for the duration of our Pop-Up Print shop.