Dementia Action Week - Creative Day

To mark Dementia Action Week 2026, we are offering a full day of free activity on Monday 11 May.

11.00 – 16.00: Screen-printing Workshop
Drop in to the Art Studio (Learning Centre, Level 0) for a free screen printing workshop inspired by Schiaparelli and objects from the V&A collection. The session will be facilitated by Learning Engagement Assistants, with tea, coffee and biscuits available throughout the day. No booking is required. 

14.00 – 15.30: Dementia-friendly Closer Look Tour (SOLD OUT)
Join one of our expert Guides for a bespoke dementia-friendly Closer Look Tour, designed for people living with early stage dementia and their family and friends. The tour begins with refreshments in the Art Studio, Learning Centre, before heading into the galleries for a relaxed tour exploring stories behind a selection of fascinating objects from the V&A’s collections. This tour is free and can be booked using the button below.

10:00 - 16:00: Free tickets to visit Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art

Timed entry slots are for visitors living with dementia and their carers available at 10:00, 10:30, 11:45, 13:15, 13:30, 14:00 and 14:45 throughout the day.
To book tickets, please email communities@vam.ac.uk with your preferred time.
 
11.00 – 16.00: Self-guided visit tothe Gilbert Galleries

The newly reopened Gilbert Galleries are also free to visit from 11.00 - 16.00. A specially created dementia-friendly printed resource will be available to pick up from the Learning Centre, supporting a self-guided visit to the galleries.

For any further questions about the day, please contact communities@vam.ac.uk