Find out more about what's coming up for families, as well as forthcoming events for adults and under 5s.
Events and activities calendar
Check the calendar to see what's on when you plan your visit.
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Daily activities
We run a variety of free activities every day, including storytelling, arts and crafts, tours and treasure hunts.
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May Half-term: Spy Kids
Monday 27 May - Sunday 2 June. Decode! Detect! Become a master of disguise in this fun-filled half term.
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Introduction to Chess Basics
Tuesday 28 and Thursday 30 May. Chess coach Richard Weekes leads families through the basic principles of a chess game.
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V&A Lunchtime Lecture
Wednesday 5 June. Find out more about the War Games exhibition with curators Sarah Wood and Ieuan Hopkins.
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Family Chess Club
Families are invited to drop in and join chess coach Richard Weekes for a few games.
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New Voices Festival
Saturday 13 July. Watch the Museum grounds, Museum Gardens and St John’s Church burst into colour with a day of live music, carnival, dance and food.
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Cockney Heritage Festival Workshop
Friday 19 July. Come and ‘have a giraffe’ at a hands-on workshop.
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Summer Festival
Sunday 28 July. The best in family festival fun right on your doorstep in Bethnal Green.
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Summer Holidays - Family Fun Fridays
Looking for something to do with the kids this summer? Come along for free, fun-filled activities every Friday in August.
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