Schools

All Teaching Sessions are fully booked until May. There is plenty of availability for free Self-Guided Visits during March and April

As part of our schools programme, we run a wide variety of KS1 and KS2 Teaching Sessions designed with the National Curriculum and QCA requirements in mind. School or college groups can also explore the Museum's Moving Toys, Creativity and Childhood Galleries as part of a free Self-Guided Visit

All Teaching Sessions and Self-Guided Visits must be booked in advance. To make a booking please download and complete the School Bookings Request Form ensuring you read the School Bookings Guidelines before submitting. To make a booking over the telephone, call 020 8983 5205.

If you are having problems downloading the School Bookings Request Form or have any other schools-related enquiries, email mocbookings@vam.ac.uk or call 020 8983 5205. Read on to find out more. We look forward to welcoming you!

Self-Guided Visits

School or college groups on a Self-Guided Visit can explore the Museum's Creativity, Moving Toys and Childhood Galleries (which have been developed to support the National Curriculum).

Teaching Sessions

The Museum offers schools a wide variety of Teaching Sessions designed with the National Curriculum and QCA requirements in mind.

School Bookings Request Form

Download the School Bookings Request Form.

School Bookings Guidelines

Please read the School Bookings Guidelines.

Resources for Teachers

Hints, tips and things to make and do before, during and after your visit.

Virtual Tour - V&A Museum of Childhood - Virtual Tour Company

Explore the Museum without leaving your front door! Get an exclusive taste of our galleries and displays and learn a bit more about some of the exciting objects in our collection.

View 'Virtual Tour - V&A Museum of Childhood - Virtual Tour Company' website

INSET

INSET sessions are aimed at teachers and adult helpers who have booked a school visit. The evening includes ideas on how to prepare your pupils for their visit, information to help your day run smoothly, and a chance to explore the Museum and our teaching resources.