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Young V&A (Bethnal Green)

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Young V&A (Bethnal Green)

Young V&A · Tower Hamlets

Young V&A (Bethnal Green) is a museums day out at Young V&A · Tower Hamlets for ages 0–14. Price: Free.

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No booking needed for general entry.

Ages
Designed for 0-14s and families.
Price
Free
Energy
Moderate
Setting
Indoors · Rain-proof
Getting there
Bethnal Green (Central) 2 min; Cambridge Heath (Overground) 5 min. · Zone 2
Tickets
On sale

About

Free national museum of childhood and design for 0-14s, with hands-on Imagine, Play and Design galleries; festive lights Nov 2026-Jan 2027.

Ideal for: Toddlers and under-8s needing a free, hands-on rainy-day play space.

  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • Rainy day
  • February half-term
  • Parent and child
  • Whole family
  • With grandparents

When and booking

Schedule
Daily 10:00-17:45 (galleries close from 17:00); closed 24-26 Dec.
Times
10:00-17:45
Selling
Walk-up usually fine
Cancellations
Free entry; not applicable.

Prices

Adults
Free
Children
Free
Family ticket
Free
Family of four (est.)
Free
Memberships & discounts
Members visit free and get 10% off in shops.

Access and SEN

  • Wheelchair access
  • Pushchair-friendly
  • Baby change
  • Toddler-friendly
  • Under-2s welcome
  • SEN adjustments

Step-free entrance and access throughout (per V&A visit page).

Good to know

Food and allergies
Town Square Café serves hot/cold meals, cakes, and lunchtime meal boxes; highchairs and bottle warming available.
Parking
Limited; advise public transport.
Address
Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2 9PA
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What they'll learn

Links to: Arts, EYFS, KS1, KS2.

Questions families ask

What age is Young V&A (Bethnal Green) for?
Designed for 0-14s and families.
How much does Young V&A (Bethnal Green) cost?
Adults: Free. Children: Free. Prices are as the organiser lists them; check when you book.
When is Young V&A (Bethnal Green) on?
Daily 10:00-17:45 (galleries close from 17:00); closed 24-26 Dec.
Where is Young V&A (Bethnal Green) and how do we get there?
Young V&A, Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2 9PA. Nearest station: Bethnal Green (Central) 2 min; Cambridge Heath (Overground) 5 min.
Is Young V&A (Bethnal Green) wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the organiser says it is wheelchair accessible. Step-free entrance and access throughout (per V&A visit page).
Is Young V&A (Bethnal Green) good for children with SEN?
Adjustments are available on request.
Is Young V&A (Bethnal Green) good for a rainy day?
Yes, it's rain-proof.

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