Things to do in the Museum

Free talks and tours programme

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Private group tours & talks

We offer a wide range of tours to meet your group requirements. Whether a group has a special area of interest, wis…

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V&A on Flickr

Post your photos of the V&A Museum, its galleries, collections, events taking place within the V&A and photos of yo…

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Photography in the galleries

You may take photographs or use a video camera in the galleries, but not with a tripod, monopod or supplementary vi…

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Create! Young people's events calendar

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Hands-on exhibits in the galleries

There are interactive displays throughout the Museum. You can dress up, try on armour, make a brass rubbing or desi…

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Backpacks

Our award-winning backpacks are full of brilliant hands-on activities including jigsaws, stories, puzzles, construc…

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Family Art Fun! Trails

Pick up one of our free family trails and set off to explore the Museum through puzzles, drawing and observation ga…

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Trails & kits for adults

Find out about colour in the British Galleries with our Colour Trail or unlock your creativity with our writing and…

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How to make an origami paper house

Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. Ori means to fold and kami means paper. Our Origami House worksheet has step-by-step instructions on how to create a folded paper house.

Maker Collective Residency: PostlerFerguson

As part of 2011’s ‘Power of Making’ exhibition, design duo PostlerFerguson became residents at the V&A. While here, they worked on projects for themselves, and with the public. In this film, Martin Postler and Ian Ferguson reflect on their work, the museum and its collections and the actual power of making.

Arthur Bispo do Rosário

13 August – 28 October 2012. The display brings together over 80 artworks ranging from sculptures, hand-embroidered banners and garments, showcasing the variety and creativity of Arthur Bispo do Rosario (1909-1989), one of Brazil’s most recognised artists.

Making a gallery: refurbishing the Ceramics galleries 2005-2010

In 2005 the V&A began the task of funding, redesigning and redisplaying the Ceramics galleries so that once more the world's most comprehensive ceramics collection could be secured for the study and enjoyment of future generations. But why has it taken five years and what is involved in the process of creating new galleries at the V&A?

Designing & Making Hats & Hair Accessories

Students will develop their knowledge and understanding of the importance of hats and hairstyles to an overall fashion look, and their knowledge of hats, hairstyles and hair accessories from 1890 to 1910. They will then design a hat or hair accessory to go with an outfit made in that period.

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A gift in your will

You may not have thought of including a gift to a museum in your will, but the V&A is a charity and legacies form an important source of funding for our work. It is not just the great collectors and the wealthy who leave legacies to the V&A. Legacies of all sizes, large and small, make a real difference to what we can do and your support can help ensure that future generations enjoy the V&A as much as you have.