The Magic Garden

Explore the world of roots and soil through building sculptures with your family

+44 (0)20 7942 2000
  • Saturday, 13 June 2026

    Saturday, 12 September 2026

    Saturday, 10 October 2026

  • V&A South Kensington

    Cromwell Road
    London, SW7 2RL
  • Raphael Court, Room 48a

  • Families

    Families, ages 5+

  • Free event

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Step into the Magic Garden and explore the hidden world beneath our feet, where roots weave, mushrooms bloom, and the soil quietly works its magic. Work with Adobe Creative Resident, Emily Stapleton-Jefferis to get inspired by the building blocks of nature. Create your own sculptures using recycled and reused materials. Like a root system, your artwork will grow over the day as you add your sculpture to other families' creations. 

No experience needed, just come along, get building and have fun! 
 
Visit Essentials and Accessibility 
Food and drinks - Children's meal deals and highchairs are available in our cafés. Packed lunches can be eaten in the Lunchroom or John Madejski Garden.
 
Breastfeeding & Baby Changing - Breastfeeding is welcome throughout the V&A. Quiet spaces are available for those who prefer privacy. Baby changing facilities are available in most toilets.
 
Buggy Park - There are main buggy park areas near Cromwell Road entrance and the cloakroom near Exhibition Road entrance. Ask a member of staff to direct you to a buggy park. 
 
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Ear defenders - ear defenders are available to pick up from the Learning Centre Desk.

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