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Hidden Tales at Home

Based on the hit adventure book Hidden Tales: Riddle of the White Sphinx, discover plenty of fun things to do while at home and a treasure hunt to look forward to when the museums reopen. 

 

Information
Theme
Art & Artists,
Discovery,
Exploration,
History
Type of Activity
Creative Writing,
Critical Thinking,
Drawing,
Storytelling

Our friends at Hidden Tales, in collaboration with Arts Council England, have created a free activity pack for families based on Riddle of the White Sphinx. This interactive adventure book around museums in Cambridge is recommended for children aged aged 8+

We wish you luck, brave adventurers! 

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