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V&A Museum of Childhood, London
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V&A Museum of Childhood
Cambridge Heath Road
Bethnal Green
London
E2 9PA
England
Collection details
Costume and Textiles
Toys and Hobbies
Facilities
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Temporary exhibitions and a lively programme of weekend and holiday activities for children.
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
020 8980 2415
General information (Fax)
:
020 8983 5225
E-mail
:
moc@vam.ac.uk
Website
:
www.museumofchildhood.org.uk
Open
Daily 10.00-17.45
Closed
25, 26 December and 1 January
Admission charges
Admission free
Description
In a magnificent Grade II listed red brick building, in the heart of the East-End, this branch of the V&A is devoted to the theme of childhood, both past and present.
Recently reopened after a £4.7 million transformation by Architects Caruso St John. New features include a stunning front entrance with community gallery, Creativity and Moving Toys displays and hands-on activities.
Collections description
The Museum of Childhood houses the UK's largest collection of toys including dolls, dolls' houses, puppets, games, optical toys and automata.
It also has a significant children's costume and nursery equipment collection. Its collection dates from the 16th century to the present day.
Articles
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MGM 2007 - David Lammy Launches Museums & Galleries Month
News In Brief - Week Ending March 25 2007
Trails
Take A Ball Of Chalk Round London's East End
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Parking for coaches
Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Meeting room available
Picnic area
Shop
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