V&A Museum of Childhood

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V&A Museum of Childhood

V&A Museum of Childhood

Cambridge Heath Road
London, London E2 9PA
+44 20 8983 5200
http://www.vam.ac.uk/moc

Situated in the heart of the East End, the museum is a piece of history itself. First opened in the 1860s, this red-brick grade two listed building still has the original marble mosaic floor - built by women prisoners of Woking Goal. A branch of the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood displays a large collection of games, toys and nursery objects that are fun and fascinating for children and adults alike. The exhibits include fully-furnished dolls' houses, teddy bears, magic lanterns, dolls, puppets, models, miniatures, peepshows and children's fashion from the 17th century, right through to the present day. Admission is free.

Review © 2009, Wcities

V&A Museum of Childhood photo by David J. Whelan

V&A Museum of Childhood Photo: David J. Whelan

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V&A Museum of Childhood Photo: Jennifer Brown, toddle-togs

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V&A Museum of Childhood Photo: Kathy Hill

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V&A Museum of Childhood Photo: Michelle_Bower

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V&A Museum of Childhood Photo: Olga Goldman

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V&A Museum of Childhood Photo: Emanuela Franchini