The Lowry will welcome babies and young children along with their families, nurseries or schools to experience this playful and imaginative installation, designed for the early years, from Tuesday 17th February to Sunday 14th June 2026.
The programme is inspired by The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood’s Shaping Us Framework, which highlights the importance of nurturing social and emotional skills in the early years.
This period, from pregnancy to the age of five is when brains develop fastest and are most receptive to external influences. The foundations laid during this time help to shape the rest of our lives.
The Bobeam Tree is a magical tree which – so the story goes – grows when surrounded by children’s imaginations and stories.
It was first unveiled as part of a special trail opened by Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales at the National Portrait Gallery in 2025 and is now on tour to a select number of museums and galleries across the UK.
Galleries and museums around the UK are creating their own trails and experiences around the Tree to help babies and young children connect with their collections – in this case the LS Lowry collection.
