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Dementia-friendly Closer Look Tour (June - Nov 2026)
Join our specially trained Guides for a dementia-friendly tour and learn the stories behind some of the V&A's most fascinating objects.
Come and explore a wide range of objects and artworks from different collections at the V&A. These bespoke dementia-friendly tours will be run by our expert guides, on the last Monday of each month (excluding Bank Holidays).
Please note that some tours will be repeated, we will add a brochure with the upcoming themes for you to see. Please download the brochure on the right to check the schedule (subject to change).
Meeting Point: Art Studio, Learning Centre, Level 0 (directions attached).
These tours are designed for those living with early stage dementia and their family and friends. The tour begins with refreshments in the Art Studio (1:30 pm to 2:00 pm) and the tour on gallery will last 45 minutes to 1 hour (2:00 pm - 3:30 pm).
Please book online or call +44 (0)20 7942 2000 (The Contact Centre is open from Monday-Sunday 10.00 – 17.00).
For any further questions or queries regarding the tours, please contact us at communities@vam.ac.uk
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