Dementia-friendly Closer Look Tour - 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.

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+44 (0)20 7942 2000
  • Monday, 26 January 2026

    Monday, 23 February 2026

    Monday, 30 March 2026

    Monday, 27 April 2026

  • V&A South Kensington

    Cromwell Road
    London, SW7 2RL
  • Art Studio, Learning Centre

  • Free event

    Booking is essential.

Dementia-friendly Closer Look Tour - 2026 photo
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, please download the brochure on the right to check the schedule (subject to change).

Meeting Point: Art Studio, Learning Centre.

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 and the tour on gallery will last 45 minutes to 1 hour.

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
Header image: Victoria and Albert Museum, London