V&A Museum of Childhood - What's On in October and November

October half term Monday 26 - Friday 30 October Every picture tells a story! Come on a drawing adventure around the Museum to mark the Big Draw, let your imagination run wild with a range of drawing inspired activities. Can you can't do something? Have you been told you can't do something and found in one way or another you can? Meet Mr Gerald, the bow tie giraffe, he would love to hear about your experiences and ideas. FREE DROP-IN  Read more

Workshops in half term Monday 26 - Friday 30 October Choose from a selection of drawing based illustrator led workshops: Explore and Draw with Salvatore Rubbino,Toy Stories with Heidi Deedman and Enchanted Forest Toy Theatre with Frances Barry. Sign-up on the day, £5 per child (with parent carer).  Read more   Roo in My SuitcaseSaturdays in November Half Moon Theatre presents a show, celebrating newness, difference and friendship through poetry songs and plenty of joining in! FREE Ages 3-7.  Read more and book    One Way TicketSaturdays in November This performance with Half Moon Theatre offers a dramatic insight into the British Child Migrants' scandal in the years following World War II. Take part in a trail, watch the performance and then join the workshop. FREE Ages 8+ Read more and book

On their Own Britain's Child Migrants 24 October - 12 June 2016 An exhibition telling the heart-breaking true stories of Britain's child migrants who were sent to Canada, Australia and other Commonwealth countries between 1869 and 1970. An estimated 100,000 children participated in the migration schemes, which were run by a partnership of charities, religious organisations and governments and claimed to offer boys and girls the chance of better life in Britain's Empire overseas. Featuring first-hand stories, photography and personal items which belonged to child migrants.  Read more   A Disgrace to the Christian World? Thursday 26 November, 19.00-20.00 Examining the emigration of thousands of poor London children in the 19th century Sarah Wise's talk will focus on the work of Annie MacPherson in Spitalfields; whose rescue and resettlement work from 1860s to the 1890s won huge admiration as well as bitter criticism. £5 Adults Read more and book Events for Grown-ups  November  During November we have a selection of events just for adults. Join us for a Haunted Museum at Night touron Thursdays 5 and 19 November. £7 Take part in a workshop with children's book illustrators David Lucas, on Sunday 8 November, or Salvatore Rubbino on Sunday 22 November. £65  Read more and book      Jack in the Beanstalk at Hackney Empire Get ready for a pantomime adventure of GIGANTIC proportions! Fantastic cast announced: The Olivier-Award wining Grand Dame of panto Clive Rowe is back and he'll be joined by fellow Olivier nominee, the Bodyguard's Debbie Kurup. Read more   V&A Shop Indian Bazaar To celebrate the Museum's India Festival, the V&A Shop becomes an inviting Indian bazaar this Autumn. Both children and adults will delight in this eye-catching, colourful and fun range of products inspired by the rich Indian culture.  Read more   The Railway Children at London's King's Cross Theatre ALL ABOARD! Don't miss your last chance to see this stunning adaption of E Nesbit's classic novel The Railway Children. Quote: V&A35Ticketoffer and save up to 30% on family tickets. Terms and conditions apply.   Read more and book