About Us
The V&A Museum of Childhood aims to encourage everyone to explore the themes of childhood past and present and develop an appreciation of creative design through our inspirational collections and programmes.
The Museum (located in Bethnal Green) is part of the V&A, housing the national childhood collection. The galleries are designed to show the collections in a way which is accessible to adults and children of all ages.
We have a dynamic programme of temporary exhibitions, daily activities and seasonal events, and an excellent education programme with popular teaching sessions and resources linked directly to the National Curriculum. With its strong commitment to cultural diversity and social inclusion, the Museum has established very close links with its local communities through a diverse programme of collaborative visual arts and oral history projects.
Meet the Staff
Who are we? What do we do? What's it like to work at the Museum of Childhood? What are our favourite childhood memories? Find out more about us...
Press and Media
The museum building provides an excellent location for filming, and its collections and displays make an attractive backdrop for photography. If you are looking for a location or a spokesperson to comment on the subjects of childhood or would like information on the museum, its collections, exhibitions...
Contact Us
Key contacts from learning to marketing, exhibitions to corporate hire...
Job Opportunities
The enthusiasm of all our staff contributes to the Museum's success. Every employee is a valued member of the team, with a clear role to play in delivering an excellent visitor experience...
Internships
We run student and graduate internships in the following departments: Collections, Exhibitions, Director's Office, Marketing and Learning.
Keep up to Date
From Twitter to Facebook to Flickr, keep up to date with the Museum of Childhood here...
History of the Building
The building which houses the Museum of Childhood moved to Bethnal Green in 1866, having first been used as a museum building in South Kensington, west London.
History of the Museum
When the building was completed, it was officially opened as the Bethnal Green Museum by the Prince of Wales on 24 June 1872.
Our Committee
The V&A Museum of Childhood is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum, a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, and a charity exempt from registration under the Charities Act of 1993.
Development
The V&A Museum of Childhood has implemented a Masterplan to transform it into a first-class destination for all visitors.
Awards
The V&A Museum of Childhood has won a number of awards in recent years. Find out more here.
Peter Blake, Parade (2007)
The perfect gift for an art lover... Parade (2007), a limited edition silkscreen print by Sir Peter Blake made specially for the V&A Museum of Childhood.
About this Website
Technical information about the V&A Museum of Childhood website...
