Young V&A
Upcoming Events (14)
Play After School (Feb-March 2026)
Free drop-in play sessions for children at Young V&A after school, running Feb–Mar 2026. An informal, family-friendly program in the museum’s playful spaces, inviting kids to explore, create, and connect after school, with sessions through March 27, 2026.
Drop-in Rhythm Makers
Join the Family-friendly Drop-in Rhythm Makers at Young V&A for a hands-on rhythm workshop suitable for kids and grown-ups. Free, drop-in sessions throughout March 2026 in a playful museum setting, offering creative percussion activities and musical exploration for all ages.
Drop-in Sound Explorers (Feb-Mar 2026)
Join a family-friendly drop-in session at Young V&A where kids and caregivers explore sound through hands-on activities. No advance booking required; the sessions run Feb–Mar 2026 and are free, culminating on 27 March 2026. A playful, accessible introduction to sound and music within a museum setting.
Meet the Designer
Free open-studio event at Young V&A running 28 March–11 April 2026, featuring designer Jacqueline Colley. Visitors can meet the designer, peek at works in progress, and learn about her design process in a welcoming museum setting. An inspiring outing for design lovers and students alike.
Play Saturdays (Jan-Mar 2026)
Drop-in family-friendly play sessions at Young V&A every Saturday through March. Free and no booking required, offering creative, open-ended play for children inside the museum’s welcoming spaces.
Leaders in Community X Young V&A
Join Leaders in Community X at Young V&A for a free, daytime meetup exploring community leadership in a museum setting. This Saturday, 28 March 2026, attendees—adults and professionals—can network, share ideas, and connect with local leaders in a welcoming, cultural space.
Make-Lab Masterclass: Wind Machines
Join Make-Lab Masterclass: Wind Machines at Young V&A for a hands-on workshop exploring wind-driven installation tech. Learn practical design, prototyping, and creative uses of wind machines in a museum setting.
Family Design Challenge
Join a family-friendly design workshop at Young V&A for a hands-on design challenge. Free entry, suitable for kids and parents; this session explores creative thinking and teamwork in a museum setting.
Play Saturdays (April-May 2026)
Drop-in play Saturdays for children at Young V&A, running from 4 April to 23 May 2026. The free, family-friendly program invites kids and their families to explore hands-on activities in the museum's youth-focused space.
Family Activity: Micro to Macro!
A free, drop-in family activity at Young V&A inviting kids and their grown-ups to explore micro to macro concepts through interactive stations. No booking required; join on April 9–10, 2026, in a welcoming, family-friendly museum setting.
Sound Explorers
Drop-in Sound Explorers at Young V&A invites families and kids to explore sound through hands-on activities from 16 April to 22 May 2026. Discover how sounds are made, experiment with everyday objects, and create your own playful soundscapes in a kid-friendly museum setting.
Play After School (April-May 2026)
Drop-in after-school play sessions for children at Young V&A from 16 Apr to 22 May 2026. Free, informal activities designed for families after school hours inside a kid-friendly museum space.
Book Reading and Draw-along with Lauren Child: Moonsquirters and Greendrops
Join Lauren Child for a family-friendly book reading and draw-along of Moonsquirters and Greendrops at Young V&A. The interactive session blends storytelling with live drawing, suitable for children and their grown-ups. Tickets are £5; an intimate, artsy London event in a museum setting.
SEND Play
Drop-in SEND Play sessions at Young V&A for children with SEND and their families. Free and ongoing through Feb–June 2026, these relaxed, sensory-friendly play experiences take place indoors at the museum.