V&A Museum of Childhood - February half term at the V&A Museum of Childhood

MINIATURE FUN THIS FEBRUARY HALF TERM Monday 16 - Friday 20 February, 10.30-16.00 Drop in during half-term and discover Miniature Worlds inspired by the Small Stories exhibition, with our free half term activities for all ages. Hunt for little people, create tiny tea-time treats and try on costumes that make you small. Children aged 5 to12 can also take part in a range of ticketed workshops throughout the week. Join the craftspeople from London Centre for Book Arts to make a miniature book; work with print-maker Ling Chiu on a gorgeous piece of miniature wallpaper; or create a bespoke piece of miniature furniture with artist Sara Byers. Read more

LONDON CHILDREN'S BOOK SWAP Saturday 14 February 11.00-16.00 Are you hungry for new stories? Then swap your old books for new favourites at London Children’s Book Swap! There will also be a chance to join in a workshop led by London Centre for Book Arts and make a beautiful book for someone you love. Read more HIDDEN IDENTITIES UNFINISHED Until 28 June This display of photographs by Yvonne De Rosa examines the lives of chidren and families living under adverse conditions in Bosnia and Romania. The 14 images are the result of a collaboration with international charity Hope and Homes for Children, and reflect on the reality of life for some of the poorest people in Europe. Read more IT'S MY PARTY... Until 4 October Are you a party animal or do you prefer to avoid the limelight? We all have birthdays, but how we mark them is very personal. This display takes a look at children's birthday parties from the perspective of both children and parents. It's centrepeice is a life-sized installation telling the story of Wilfred, a shy resident of the Museum. Read more ART COURSES FOR CHILDREN From 14 February Camden Arts Centre Take a look at Camden Arts Centre's school holiday art courses for children in clay, mixed media and performance. These experimental four-day courses, led by an artist, use different techniques and are for ages 5-7 and 8-11 years.Read more PLANTASTIC! 14 February - 1 November 2015 Horniman Museum and Gardens Explore the wonderful world of plants on a massive scale. From super seed pods to exploding cucumbers and a huge crawl through root system, this interactive exhibition will bring visitors up close to all kinds of fantastic plant life. Read more MAGNIFICENT OBSESSIONS: THE ARTIST AS COLLECTOR Opens 12 February Barbican Art Gallery Ranging from mass-produced memorabilia and popular collectibles to unique curiosities and rare artefacts, Magnificent Obsessions reveals the intimate stories behind the personal  inspirations, influences and obsessions of artists. Read more

CHINESE NEW YEAR Thursday 19 February, 10.00-16.00 Join in our Chinese New Year celebrations, with a day of puppet-making, performances, music, storytelling and much more! Read more DOLLS' HOUSE STUDY DAY Saturday 18 April, 9.00-16.00 Explore dolls' house interiors and decorative design at this special study day, with talks from expert speakers, a chance to hear from curator Alice Sage and exclusive access to the Museum's dolls' house collections. Read more SMALL STORIES BREAKFAST TOUR Thursday 5 March, 9.00-10.30 Have you ever wanted to have the Museum of Childhood all to yourself? This Breakfast Tour gives you an exclusive look at our Small Stories exhibition before the Museum opens to the public.Read more  THE V&A SHOP LITTLE ARTIST Adorn your little artist in a sweet Noah’s Ark print apron or bib, and set them to work with notebooks and bags for carrying artistic essentials. Read more

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