V&A Museum of Childhood London

Front Entrance of the Museum of Childhood, by Architects Caruso St John

Front Entrance of the Museum of Childhood, by Architects Caruso St John, Photograph by Will Pryce. V

Marble Floor at the Museum of Childhood, V

The Nuremberg House, 1673 V, Museum of Childhood

Teddy bear, 1905-10, V

About

The V&A Museum of Childhood houses the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection of childhood-related objects and artefacts, which range from the 1600s to the present day.

The collection includes toys, games, childcare, clothing, furniture and art and photography. In addition, the Museum runs a programme of temporary exhibitions and displays, a wide variety of activities, events and workshops for adults and families, outreach projects in hospitals and the local community, and an award-winning programme for schools.