V&A Museum of Childhood - March news

 

V&A Museum of Childhood

Explore the V&A Collections online Did you know that chess originated in India?  Created as a game of strategy, it was based on the four branches of the army: cavalry, elephants, chariots and infantry. Try our new Explore the Collections online and discover the stories of over 1 million objects. EXPLORE

Families Online Performance Workshop: The Nonsense Museum Join us for a Silly Saturday - our new online performance event, with theatre maker, Luke Saydon. Free, booking essential Saturday 20 March, 11.00 & 14.00 BOOK NOW

It's Mother's Day soon! Check out our range of Mother’s Day gift ideas inspired by the V&A collections SHOP

Coming up at V&A South Kensington

Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser Take the whole family on an immersive journey down the rabbit hole. Discover the many adaptations of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, re-imagined for new generations, and how this classic tale came to be a global phenomenon. BOOK NOW

V&A Museum of Childhood - January news

 

V&A Museum of Childhood

Peek behind the scenes While our doors remain temporarily closed, our staff are busy packing the collections to rehome them safely. Over 80% of objects have been decanted since we started the transformation. FIND OUT MORE

Families Online Making Workshop: Digital Collage Join graphic designer Bethan Durie in this digital online workshop and have a go at curating your own virtual museum of the weird and wonderful. Sunday 31 January, 13.30 – 14.30 and 16.00 – 17.00 Free, booking essential BOOK NOW

Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser At the V&A South Kensington From theatrical sets and Disney costumes to large-scale digital projections, children and adults will be taken on an enchanting journey in this upcoming exhibition. BOOK NOW

Secrets of the Museum will return to BBC Two soon

Discover new stories behind the scenes at the V&A including more treasures from the V&A Museum of Childhood. FIND OUT MORE WATCH SEASON 1

V&A Museum of Childhood - Festive activities for families 🎄

 

V&A Museum of Childhood Festive activities

Stretch your imagination and get creative with our activities, designed in collaboration with artist Kristi Minchin.  Recommended for ages 7+ FIND OUT MORE

Design your own homeware with objects found around the house. WATCH

All Will Be Well: Children’s Rainbows from Lockdown Earlier in the year, we did a national call out for rainbows made by children during lockdown. Expressing the power of child creativity, the artworks will enter the V&A Museum of Childhood permanent collection. FIND OUT MORE

Families Online Making Workshop:  Magical Backpacks Join this one-hour festive online workshop led by costume and set designer Ryan Dawson Laight and inspired by the V&A’s Bags: Inside Out exhibition. Recommended for ages 5+ Free, booking essential BOOK NOW

#LetsMakeWednesdays Try our weekly family activities every Wednesday on our social media channels. MORE ACTIVITIES