The museum was formed in 1872. This was founded as the Bethnal Green Museum. The Museum is a branch of Victoria and Albert museum. This is considered as the United Kingdom’s national museum of applied arts.
The mission of the museum is "To enable everyone, especially the young, to explore and enjoy the designed world, in particular objects made for and made by children."
The V & A Museum of childhood consists of national collection of childhood objects from 1600 to the modern day. This includes all the things like play, childcare, games, dolls, learning and clothing that are related to all the aspects of the childhood. Rare, handcraft objects from the 20th century are also can be seen under one roof to reveal the difference in the way the children lived, the behavior according to their surrounded objects.
Apart from that the museum conducts special events, exhibitions, workshops, displays, activities and award-winning programs for schools.
Facilities
Bathroom facilities
· Public toilets with wheelchair access
Venue Facilities
· Staff available to provide assistance to the visitors.
· Wheelchairs are provided free of charge.
Access in to the building
· Accessible lift.
· Automatic doors.
Catering Facilities
· Cafe
· Event catering
General Facilities
· Lifts
· Wi-Fi access
Payment Facilities
· Entry is free.
Prices
Free to enter the museum.
But chargers are collected for special events.
Open Close Time
Open daily 10:00 - 17:45.
Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January.
Address
Cambridge Heath Road
London
E2 9PA
Web Site
www.museumofchildhood.org.uk
Telephone
+44 (0)20 8983 5200
