Wednesday 18 March 2015

Spring holidays at the V&A Museum of Childhood


Victoria and Albert Museum
FAMILY FUN FOR THE SPRING HOLIDAYS
Unfold a world of paper fun during the school holidays, with a range of creative things to do at the Museum of Childhood.

Don't miss our workshops for children aged 5 to 12. You can book now for 
Make Small Stories of Your Own, where children will create a picture book with award-winning author and illustrator David Lucas, or for Paper Lighthouse Workshops with illustrator Frances Barry.

There will also be free drop in activities for all the family to enjoy from 28 March to 10 April. You can play with paper, build a cardboard city, dress up, listen to stories and lots more! 
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SMALL STORIES
AT HOME IN A DOLLS' HOUSE
Until 6 September
Take a peek behind closed doors in this fun, family exhibition, and discover the small stories of 12 of the Museum's most treasured dolls' houses. Listen in to tales of marriages and parties, politics and crime on a journey through 300 years of the history of the home.

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HIDDEN IDENTITIES UNFINISHED
Until 28 June
This display of photographs by Yvonne De Rosa examines the lives of children and families living under adverse conditions in Bosnia and Romania. The project is a result of a collaboration with Hope and Homes for Children, an international charity that works to prevent the breakdown of families.

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IT'S MY PARTY...
Until 18 October
We all have birthdays, but how we mark the passing years is very personal. Some people share an intimate gathering with a few friends or family, while others throw enormous parties. This display looks at children's parties from the perspective of both children and parents. The centrepiece is a life-sized installation telling the story of Wilfred, a shy resident of the Museum. 
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COMPETITION TIME!
Enter our competition during the school holidays and you could win a bundle of brilliant dolls' house books. Just visit our website and answer a dolls' house question to be in with a chance.
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HOMES OF THE HOMELESS
SEEKING SHELTER IN VICTORIAN LONDON
The Geffrye Museum of the Home
24 March - 12 July

This exhibition tells the story of homelessness in Victorian London, exploring the places the poor inhabited and bringing them to life through paintings, photographs, objects and personal stories.
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ROALD DAHL'S THE TWITS
Royal Court Theatre
7 April - 31 May

The Twits are not very nice. They hold a family of monkeys hostage and force them to stand on their heads.  We told you they weren’t nice. Roald Dahl’s The Twits is mischievously adapted by Enda Walsh and suitable for ages 8+.

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DESIGNS OF THE YEAR
The Design Museum


Now in its eighth year, Designs of the Year celebrates design that promotes or delivers change, enables access, extends design practice or captures the spirit of the year. This exhibition is a great snapshot of creative innovation from across the world.
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PAPER HOUSE BY
CABINETS OF CURIOSITY
Friday 3 - Friday 10 April, 10.30-12.15

Don't miss these free, pop-up paper performances orchestrated by artists from Cabinet of Curiosity. Join in to help them turn an everyday material into an extraordinary Paper House installation. 
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LAST FEW TICKETS!
DOLLS' HOUSE STUDY DAY
Saturday 18 April, 9.00-16.00
There are just a few places left on this special study day, exploring dolls' house interiors and the world of decorative design, with exclusive tours, expert speakers and practical workshops. Don't miss out! 
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ST GEORGE'S DAY
Saturday 25 April, 11.30-16.30
Discover the delights of English folk music and dance, and take part in arts and crafts at our annual St George's Day celebrations. Read more
ROMP AND ROLL
Saturdays 21 and 28 March, 11.00-11.45
Bust a move in these fun, playful dance sessions for toddlers and their carers, led by Adrenalindance. 
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NEW CHILDREN'S BOOKS BY V&A PUBLISHING
Wonderfully whimsical and beautifully illustrated picture books will ensure a fun and original bedtime story for sleepy heads, and inspire the imagination of parents and children alike. 
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