The Museum's exhibitions and displays explore a broad range of subjects relating to childhood, from design, photography and fashion, to play and social issues. Major exhibitions, such as War Games, are large and feature around a hundred objects, interactive interpretation and multimedia. Displays and installations, such as Red Balloon 86, are smaller and can range in size from one case to a room in the Galleries.
A Treasured Collection
Until 1 September. An exuberant and eclectic Front Room installation of 'mini museums', looking at the private world of collecting.
Read more
Red Balloon 86
25 May - 3 November. An evocative exhibition of work by Czech photographer Hana Vojáčková.
Read more
Touring exhibitions
Many of the Museum's major exhibitions tour to venues both nationally and internationally. Find out what's coming to a venue near you.
Read more
Past exhibitions and displays
Find out about some of the exhibitions and displays you may have missed at the Museum, from 2003 to present.
Read moreShop online...
The V&A online shop stocks a distinctive and refreshingly different range for children, big and little, then and now, including toys, games, books and accessories.
Buy