Winter School Holiday Programme at the V&A Museum of Childhood

The Museum runs free activities every day including arts and crafts, storytelling and play sessions.

FREE, drop-in, for all ages unless otherwise stated.

Check out our Ahoy! Film Screenings on 27 – 29 December for more special pirates fun!

Monday – Friday (21, 27, 28, 31 Dec, 1, 2 Jan)

10.30 Animal Magic

Join our interactive storytelling inspired by well-loved animal tales.

18 months – 5 years

11.15-12.30 Festive Arts & Crafts

Get creative with our drop-in sessions, and make a festive creation to take home.

14.00 Telling Tales

Listen to storytelling featuring popular children’s tales. Children can help tell the story in this interactive session

14.40-16.00 Pirates Arts & Crafts

Visit our exhibition A Pirate’s Life for Me, and come and join in to create a pirates-inspired craft to take home.

Saturday (22 & 29 Dec)

10.30-11.30 Little Hands Playtime

Touch and explore a series of play things inspired by the Museum collection, in this session designed especially for your little ones.

6 – 18 months

12.00 Telling Tales

14.00-16.00 Art & Crafts

Sunday (23 & 30 Dec)

10.30 Animal Magic

Join our interactive storytelling inspired by well-loved animal tales.

18 months – 5 years

11.30-12.45 Play at the Museum

Come and have a go at toys you can find on display at these themed sessions highlighting areas of the Collection.

14.00 Telling Tales

14.40-16.00 Arts & Crafts