The Cartoon Museum can be found at 63 Wells St in Fitzrovia, and is dedicated to the history of British cartooning. The permanent exhibition was curated by The Guardian's Steve Bell.
Political Cartooning is arguably the only art form invented in Britain; The UK was the first country to end censorship in the 18th Century, giving rise to political satire and a free press.
Political Cartooning is arguably the only art form invented in Britain; The UK was the first country to end censorship in the 18th Century, giving rise to political satire and a free press.
The Cartoon Museum celebrates cartoons, comics and caricatures, and is the only museum of its kind in the UK.
About the Cartoon Museum
The Cartoon Museum is a London museum located at 63 Wells St, Fitzrovia, dedicated to the art of cartoons, caricatures, comic strips and animation. It is owned and operated by the Cartoon Art Trust, who also host the annual Cartoon Art Trust Awards.
Cartoons & Prints - and Animation
The Cartoon Museum has a collection of over 1,700 original cartoons and prints, ranging from James Gillray and William Hogarth in the 18th Century to The Beano, Viz and Spitting Image. The Cartoon Museum also supports animation, with regular visits and workshops from Aardman Animation in Bristol.
The original Cartoon Museum, co-founded by cartoonist Oliver Preston, was opened on 23 February 2006, by The Duke of Edinburgh.
Mission
The museum's mission is to
"preserve the best of British cartoons, caricatures, comics and animation, and to establish a museum with a gallery, archives and innovative exhibitions to make the creativity of cartoon art past and present, accessible to all for the purposes of education, research and enjoyment."
Volunteers Needed
The Cartoon Museum is a London museum located at 63 Wells St, Fitzrovia, dedicated to the art of cartoons, caricatures, comic strips and animation. It is owned and operated by the Cartoon Art Trust, who also host the annual Cartoon Art Trust Awards.
Cartoons & Prints - and Animation
The Cartoon Museum has a collection of over 1,700 original cartoons and prints, ranging from James Gillray and William Hogarth in the 18th Century to The Beano, Viz and Spitting Image. The Cartoon Museum also supports animation, with regular visits and workshops from Aardman Animation in Bristol.
The original Cartoon Museum, co-founded by cartoonist Oliver Preston, was opened on 23 February 2006, by The Duke of Edinburgh.
Mission
The museum's mission is to
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| James Gillray: Plum Pudding in Danger |
Volunteers Needed
The Cartoon Museum is a non-profit organisation that is supported by donors and by volunteers.
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