V&A Museum of Childhood - Autumn plans? Get your calendar ready! 🍂

V&A Museum of Childhood Autumn Newsletter

Ahoy! The days get shorter, make sure you fill them with fun activities! From a Montessori course to the magical world of The House with a Clock in its Walls and an exhibition that will make you dig out your pirate costume, you have plenty to pick from this autumn. / / Join the conversation #VAMuseumChildhood / / FIND OUT MORE

DISPLAY Dream on This display explores dreams, the unconscious and our relationships with inanimate objects, playing with the notion that they come to life when we are not looking. Find out more ► ACTIVITIES Daily activities We offer free activities for families every day from storytelling to trails, arts and crafts. Join us with your children for a fun day out. Free, drop-in Find out more ► COURSE Montessori Parenting Course Selected dates September – November 10.30 – 12.30 Gain information about how to bring up happy and confident children at this 6-week course for parents.  In association with Montessori St. Nicholas. Find out more ► EVENT The House with a Clock in its Walls Saturday 15 September, 15.00 To celebrate the release of the film The House with a Clock in its Walls, in cinemas 21 September, join a special reading of the book it is based on. An event in partnership with Entertainment One Free, drop in Find out more ► SPOTLIGHT ON... Furniture collection Discover the Museum’s furniture collection spanning the decorative, the practical and the fun, from 1640 to the 21st century. Find out more ► V&A SOUTH KENSINGTON London Design Festival  Saturday 15 – Sunday 23 September Join us to celebrate ten years of the London Design Festival at the V&A! We house a broad range of special installations and displays, as well as a huge programme of talks, tours and workshops. Find out more ► COMING SOON A Pirate's Life for Me Opens 20 October This playful and immersive exhibition will unearth the stories of fictional pirates and their influence on children’s culture and imagination over the centuries. Admission free #MakeMeAPirate READ MORE Share your memories! Did you enjoy your visit? Let us know by using #MOCPicks and we'll repost our favourite photos on our Instagram. SEE WHAT PEOPLE POST