After Hours: Inside Aardman (July)

Explore the museum spaces and galleries, as well as the Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends exhibition* in a relaxed, kid-free atmosphere. Enjoy free drop‑in activities such as make your own Feathers McGraw or grab a boardgame in the café, alongside music, food, and drinks throughout the evening.
 
*Free museum entry. Exhibition tickets, food and drinks available to purchase.

Filming and photography will take place at this event. Please speak to a member of our team if you would not like to be photographed or for any further information. If you have any access requirements, please let us know in advance by emailing accessibility@vam.ac.uk
 
TIMINGS 
 
Open 18:30 
Close 22:00 Galleries closing from 21:40 
Last entry to site 21:15  

PROGRAMME

See Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends exhibition
Go behind the scenes of Aardman’s stop‑motion magic  
Location: Exhibition Space | Top Floor 
Tickets available to purchase | Self-led | Last time slot 20:30 

Take a snap at our Wallace & Gromit living room-inspired shop
Pick up a prop and take a photo  
Location: Exhibition Shop | Top Floor  
Free | Self-led | Drop-in  

Claymation workshops   
Get hands on with clay and make your very own Feathers McGraw  
Location: Town Square | Ground floor  
Free | Facilitated | Drop-in  
 

Draw your favourite characters
Drop in and draw your favourite Aardman characters
Location: Town Square | Ground Floor
Free | Self-led | Drop-in 

Explore and Play in the galleries
Enjoy our permanent galleries without the kids  
Location: Play, Imagine and Design Galleries | Ground and Top floors 
Free | Self-led | Drop-in 
 
Board game café
Drop in, choose a game, and have fun   
Location: Town Square café | Ground floor 
Free | Self-led | Drop-in 
 
Food & Drink
Enjoy a cocktail or try some light bites at our bar  
Location: Town Square café | Ground floor  
All food and drink available for purchase