Victoria and Albert Museum - What's On Half Term

MAY HALF-TERM Join us for May half-term to create unusual architectural structures and be immersed in the dance of the robot. Activities inspired by the Elytra Filament Pavilion in The John Madejski Garden. All activities are free and drop-in unless otherwise stated. #vamEngineeringSeason

IMAGINATION STATION Saturday 28 May – Sunday 5 June, 10.30 – 17.00 Using fibre, create a mini canopy structure inspired by Elytra Filament Pavilion in The John Madejski Garden. Read more Recommended for ages 3+   POP-UP PERFORMANCE Saturday 28 May – Sunday 5 June, 11.00, 13.00 & 15.00 (duration 25 min) Be immersed in the dance of the robot under an amazing and unusual architectural structure.Read more Suitable for all the family    BSL INTERPRETATION OF POP-UP PERFORMANCEWednesday 1 June, 11.00, 13.00 & 15.00 (duration 25 min) Join us for BSL interpretation of Pop-up Performance during May half-term on Wednesday 1 June, especially for families. Read more No need to book  Interpretation provided by Deaf Umbrella. BSL supported by The Lord Leonard and Lady Estelle Wolfson Foundation

DIGITAL KIDS Saturday 28 May – Sunday 5 June, 10.30 – 17.00 Create your own incredible architecture using elements of nature, technology and the world around you using digital collage. Read more Recommended for ages 5+   MAKE-IT: HOUSE Monday 30 May – Friday 3 June, 10.30 – 12.30 & 14.30 – 16.30 Work with an engineer from Arup to create a model of a new house. Read more and book   Recommended for ages 5-12 years Children must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum one adult per child. Advanced booking essential. WEEKENDS Every Saturday enjoy Pop-up Performances and on Sundays during term time, join the Drop-in Designteam and pick up a design brief to bring your fantastic ideas to life.Suitable for all the family     BACK-PACKS AND TRAILS  Every day  (last pack given out at 16.00) Explore the Museum with fantastic stories, games and multi-sensory materials. Choose from Back-Packs, trails, or for the under 5s, an Agent Animal bag.   REFUGEE WEEKEND Saturday 25 June, 11.00, 13.00 & 15.00 & Sunday 26 June 10.30 – 17.00 To mark refugee week join us on Saturday for Pop-up Performances of the Soup Storyby storyteller Diana Olutunmogun and on Sunday create a paper umbrella in Drop-in Design to share your favourite objects or memories.    DROP-IN DESIGN: PARADE OF THE ANIMALS Sunday 3 July, 10.30 – 17.00 Search the Museum for animal features that you can use in your mask, headdress or cape; the large ears of an elephant, a tiger's bold stripes or the wings of an eagle. Be inspired by a costume worn by the Indian dancer Ram Gopal (1912 - 2003), who danced in the V&A’s Indian galleries in 1947. This costume is on display on 3 July only in the Theatre and Performance galleries. Read more This event is part of a day-long celebration of the dancer Ram Gopal. Please ask staff for further details of events.   CHILDRENS' MEALS IN THE CAFÉ  Did you know that we offer special children's lunch deals in our Café? Choose from a wide selection of food and drink in our beautiful period rooms.  Delicatessen section: Mini pesto pasta Hot food section: Mini mac & cheese Sandwich section & Garden cafe: Half Cheddar or Wiltshire ham baguette All include either a piece of fruit and any soft drink.  Read more   ELSEWHERE: V&A MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD - MAY HALF-TERM MOVING MUSEUM Monday 30 May – Friday 3 June Keep those hands and minds occupied this May half-term with artist-led workshops helping you to turn your fantasies into reality! Wind-up robots, toy cars and string puppets… the V&A Museum of Childhood is jumping with moving toys. Take a closer look at some of these intriguing objects with practising artists and makers, learn to code your own moving toy or work out the mechanics of your favourites. Read more and book