London Kids Itinerary

Young V&A    

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(916) · Children's museum in London, United Kingdom
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Come and spark your creativity at Young V&A – the museum where children, young people and families can imagine, play and design. Be inspired by spaces, explore our collection and get creative at …
Come and spark your creativity at Young V&A – the museum where children, young people and families can imagine, play and design. Be inspired by spaces, explore our collection and get creative at Art Fund Museum of the Year 2024.

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Apr 24, 2025
This place is great for children and (adults). You explore different forms of play. There's a cafe with seating but you can bring your own drink and food to eat around. The exhibition (currently on…Full review by luxuryChoice
Apr 4, 2025
We visited the Young V&A museum during Feb half term with the kids. It’s a nice concept and free to enter but we found it a bit underwhelming compared to other London museums. There weren’t as many i…Full review by amyjuggles
Apr 2, 2025
OK, I know it’s for children but I didn’t have mine with me and a friend recommended I go! The space is beautiful, light and airy. The exhibits are well researched and really interesting, as a way of…Full review by Suzanne P
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What is it? Previously Known as the V&A Museum of Childhood, the Young V&A recently underwent a £13 million refurbishment projec…
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Facts

Established:1872
Located:Bethnal Green
Visitors:386,944 (2019)
Director:Dr Helen Charman

Questions & answers

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How long should we expect to spend there? Asking for a 7 and 5 year old, during term time (inset day, not weekend or …
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How long should we expect to spend there? Asking for a 7 and 5 year old, during term time (inset day, not weekend or bank holiday). Thanks
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up to two hours depending upon interest.
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Worth going with a 2 year old?
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Definitely. Try to find out the times of any presentations / storytelling and coordinate your visit. Watch your little one at the shop. It is full of stuff they love. Good for Christmas …
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Definitely. Try to find out the times of any presentations / storytelling and coordinate your visit. Watch your little one at the shop. It is full of stuff they love. Good for Christmas presents though!
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Is there local parking?
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There's lots of street parking, we got the Tube there.
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Are there activities here suitable that would hold the interest of a two year old?
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Yes there were things to play with and drsss up for younger children
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Can Members visit sold out exhibitions?
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Yes. As a Member, you get free unlimited visits to all exhibitions even when tickets have sold out.
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