Tuesday 9 February 2016

V&A Museum of Childhood - Play-Doh: Shape your own adventure this half term at the V&A Museum of Childhood



February half term at the V&A Museum of Childhood
Monday 15 - Friday 19 February
11.00-16.00

To mark 60 years since the launch of 'Play-Doh', one of the most enduring childhood products, we are exploring the squish, squelch and squash of the plastic arts. Shape your own adventure this half term with a range of family friendly activities celebrating this versatile material. From animation workshops, to collaborative installations, there's plenty to keep you occupied this holiday. 

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Chinese New Year

Saturday 13 February,
11.30-16.30,
Free Drop-In.

Join us to celebrate Chinese New Year with both traditional and modern instrumental performances. Take part in numerous workshops where you can create your own Chinese Opera masks, lanterns and calligraphy pieces.

A collaborative event with Mother's Bridge of Love.

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Bookmaking and Children's Book Swap

Saturday 13 February,
11.00-16.00,
Free Drop-in.

Calling all book worms! Bring in your old books and trade them with other keen readers in this, the 5th annual London Children's Book Swap. You can even make your own book with help from the London Centre for Book Arts.

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Children's TV Nostalgia Quiz and Music Night

Thursday 21 April,
Bar opens 18.30,
Quiz 19.00 - 22.00

Back by popular demand! London's favourite Quiz Master, Matt Brown, is hooking up with DJ Jonny Trunk to bring you a nostalgic night that will test your knowledge of vintage Children's TV and classic tunes. 

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Daily Activities
Whatever day you choose to pop in to the Museum of Childhood, there is always a wide range of activities you and your family can take part in. Work together on our craft activities, or drop in to a story-telling workshop.

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Book now for Easter Holidays

Inspired by Smallfilms' cult characters like Bagpuss and the Clangers, work with artists to create whole worlds in shoeboxes, characters from clothes pegs and animated puppets. There's even a Smallfilms movie marathon to keep you enthralled for hours.
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New Children's books by V&A Publishing
Secure an engaging and entertaining bedtime read with our selection of new Children's titles. Beautifully illustrated these latest releases from V&A Publishing make a perfect read for cosy February nights.
AROUND LONDON


Imagine Children's Festival 
Wednesday 10 - Sunday 21 February SouthBank Centre 
Twelve days of fun, run by kids, for kids. Enjoy a brilliant blend of great authors, interesting workshops, children’s theatre and free activities this half term. Plus, join us in celebrating the centenary of much-loved author Roald Dahl’s birth.




Half Term film screenings at BFI

Film-related fun for children at the BFI Southbank this half term includes an array of Disney film screenings (old and new) PLUS filmmaking activities and drop in workshops ! Tickets just £4 - and don’t miss out on the KIDS EAT FOR FREE offer at The Riverfront restaurant.