V&A Museum of Childhood - What's On

V&A Museum of Childhood

Until Spring 2020 Earlier this year we announced our ambitious transformation plans. Now it's time for you to release your inner designer and help us create the world’s most joyful museum! We have turned our exhibition space into an Open Studio. Pop by to try things out, give feedback, play, design and make. FIND OUT MORE

Happy birthday to us! Back in 1872 we opened our doors as the Bethnal Green Museum. We exhibited food and animal products, but lots has changed since then... Explore our journey ► Festival of Play 20 – 21 July Take part in hands-on, outdoor and digital games, learn what children used to play 50 years ago and contribute to an ever-growing archive of fun. Free, drop-in Find out more ► Need a break? Pop in any day of the week for lunch, brunch, tea or cake! We serve delicious food and drinks including kids lunch boxes and fruit pouches. Read more ► I Scream, You Scream… Serve up everyone's favourite summer treat with a super-sustainable ice cream set made from biodegradable bamboo fibre. Shop now ► You’re a Wizard, Harry! Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was published 22 years ago. Read about the great influence astory about magic and friendship  had on creativity and design. Read more ► V&A SOUTH KENSINGTON The Great Exhibition Road Festival  28 – 30 June Celebrate art and science with workshops, talks and performances in the spirit of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s vision for the Great Exhibition. Read more ►

Summer Art Camp 31 July – 1 August This summer play and create with hands-on activities that will spark your imagination. BOOK NOW

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