The new Young V&A
After a three-year, £13 million refurbishment, Bethnal Green's Museum of Childhood has transformed into the Young V&A. It's a fully interactive and immersive celebration of childhood, featuring a story-telling stage, a self-portrait drawing station and all the ingredients to create your own board game. Designed with little ones in mind, the vast space has plenty of exciting corners and activities to explore and you can happily spend a full day there (though the cafe is disappointingly limited to sandwiches). We visited soon after opening with a crowd of kids aged between two and six, and there was lots to delight them all. But be warned – it was very busy, so arrive early to avoid long queues.
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WHEN
Open now
WHERE
Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 9PA