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Margaret Hodge Opens Space Exhibition With Government Culture Pledge For Children
By Ben Reus
23/11/2007
Image: a photograph of woman in a black dress speaking into a microphone
Culture Minister Margaret Hodge at the V&A Museum of Childhood launch.
Culture Minister Margaret Hodge opened the new exhibition at her “favourite museum”, the Museum of Childhood, on Thursday November 22 2007 by talking of the government’s plans for a new cultural offer for children.
The exhibition 'Space Age, Exploration, Design and Popular Culture', sponsored by the likes of NASA and Lego, is the first temporary show at the museum since its multi-million pound refurbishment completed in December 2006.
Margaret Hodge used the launch to outline an offer similar to the existing Government sports pledge that guarantees kids five hours of sport a week.
“We’re working to develop the offer we give children in creativity and culture, giving them the opportunity to explore the best of our culture,” said the Minister.
She also praised the Museum of Childhood for matching “excellence with access for children in the local community” and added that she used to take her children to the museum at least once a month when they were growing up.
The Space Age exhibition examines the impact space exploration has had on everyday life, and features futuristic design and the fantasy worlds created for children and adults alike.
V&A Museum of Childhood, London
V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2 9PA, England
Open: Daily 10.00-17.45
Closed: 25, 26 December and 1 January
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