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Drop in Design
Drop in Design
Free entry

Sun 07 September 2008–Sun 29 December 2013

FAMILY EVENT: Explore the V&A's collections through drawing and making activities. Choose a challenge, hunt for ideas in the galleries then create and make your own designs as a family - from fantasy doors to fancy hats.

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Back-packs & Trails
Back-packs & Trails
Free entry

Sat 27 December 2008–Tue 31 December 2013

FAMILY EVENT: Journey across the V&A with fantastic stories, games and multi-sensory materials. Choose from Back-packs, trails or, for the under 5s, an Agent Animal bag.

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Digital Kids
Digital Kids

Sat 22 October 2011–Sun 02 June 2013

FAMILY EVENT: Have fun creating your own digital art with help from experts. Free and drop in. Recommended for ages 5+

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Pop-Up Performances
Pop-Up Performances
Free entry

Sat 07 July 2012–Sat 28 December 2013

FAMILY EVENT: Enjoy the V&A collection with fun, interactive gallery performances for all the family, available on Saturdays.

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The Imagination Station - Easter 2013
The Imagination Station - Easter 2013

Sat 30 March 2013–Sun 14 April 2013

FAMILY EVENT: Invent your coat of arms on a flag or shield using symbols from across the Museum and your imagination.

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Pop-up Performance: Tudor Tales
Pop-up Performance: Tudor Tales
Free entry

Sat 30 March 2013–Sun 14 April 2013

FAMILY EVENT: Hear tales of Kings and Queens and overseas adventures this Easter holiday.

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Discovering Architecture tour
Discovering Architecture tour

Mon 08 April 2013 11:00

FAMILY EVENT: Meet Architect Mike Davies from Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners as he takes you on a tour of his favourite parts of the V&A before trying the new Discovering Architecture back-pack.

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The Imagination Station
The Imagination Station

Sat 04 May 2013–Mon 06 May 2013

FAMILY EVENT: Create mini furniture and add it to a fantasy room!

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Make -It: Set Design (10 - 12 Year Olds)
Make -It: Set Design (10 - 12 Year Olds)

Sat 18 May 2013 11:00

FAMILY EVENT: Using the Theatre and Performance collection as inspiration, create your own model for a show.

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The Imagination Station - May Half-Term
The Imagination Station - May Half-Term

Sat 25 May 2013–Sun 02 June 2013

FAMILY EVENT: What will your first album cover look like? Pick up materials to create your design.

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Mini Musicians
Mini Musicians
Free entry

Sat 25 May 2013–Sun 02 June 2013

FAMILY EVENT: Use your body and musical instruments to explore rhythm & music making.

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Make-it: Music Icon (5 -12 year olds)
Make-it: Music Icon (5 -12 year olds)

Mon 27 May 2013–Fri 31 May 2013

FAMILY EVENT: Get the pop star look with costume, make up and photography, with professional photographer, producer and DJ Edward Otchere.

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Make -It: Music Icon (10 - 12 Year Olds)
Make -It: Music Icon (10 - 12 Year Olds)

Sat 15 June 2013 11:00

FAMILY EVENT: Using photographs you will take during the session, create your own iconic image where you are the star!

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Wooden Perpetual Shuffle Calendar

Wooden Perpetual Shuffle Calendar

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Event - The Imagination Station - Easter 2013

Sat 30 March 2013–Sun 14 April 2013

FAMILY EVENT: Invent your coat of arms on a flag or shield using symbols from across the Museum and your imagination.

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