# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mr Squiggle and the legacy of Norman Hetherington
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 Aug, 2025 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: Norman Hetherington amused, inspired and delighted generations of Australians. He entertained troops during the Second World War and was a cartoonist at the Bulletin, but is best known as the creator of Mr Squiggle.

Join Norman’s daughter, Rebecca, and grandson Tom as they share stories of growing up with puppets and learning from a master as we examine the remarkable legacy of Norman Hetherington.

The evening features Rebecca Hetherington, Tom Hetherington-Welch along with Dr Sophie Jensen and Danielle Cassar from the National Museum of Australia, in conversation with Alex Sloan AM. It will be followed by an audience Q+A and an exclusive viewing of the exhibition Mr Squiggle and Friends.

Thursday 7 August, 6-7:30pm
Costs apply, bookings essential.

Tickets: https://my.nma.gov.au/38182/38183?_gl=1*73y92v*_ga*NTUyMTk0ODQxLjE3NDcyNzMzMDU.*_ga_0S2D2GXTZP*czE3NTM2NTc3MjIkbzIkZzAkdDE3NTM2NTc3MjIkajYwJGwwJGgw
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canberra/mr-squiggle-and-the-legacy-of-norman-hetherington/200028579396845
- **Event Categories**: exhibitions
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 72

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://my.nma.gov.au/38182/38183?_gl=1%2A73y92v%2A_ga%2ANTUyMTk0ODQxLjE3NDcyNzMzMDU.%2A_ga_0S2D2GXTZP%2AczE3NTM2NTc3MjIkbzIkZzAkdDE3NTM2NTc3MjIkajYwJGwwJGgw&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=canberra-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Canberra
- **state**: CT
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: National Museum of Australia
- **lat**: -35.28976
- **long**: 149.11865
- **full address**: National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton,Canberra,ACT,Australia

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: National Museum of Australia (https://allevents.in/org/national-museum-of-australia/26017573)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 07 Aug, 2025 at 08:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton,Canberra,ACT,Australia
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** National Museum of Australia
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** exhibitions
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Mr Squiggle and the legacy of Norman Hetherington ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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