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Young V&A

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Toys, clothes and interactives in 1872 hangar with marble floor and visible cast iron skeleton. People often mention museum, children, toys, kids, great, play, exhibition, visit, time, interesting,


Address

Cambridge Heath Rd, Bethnal Green, London E2 9PA, United Kingdom

Website

www.vam.ac.uk

Contact

+44 20 8983 5200

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (4.4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: (Good Friday), 10 AM to 5:45 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 5:45 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 5:45 PM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 5:45 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 5:45 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 5:45 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 5:45 PM

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  • 5/5 James T. 3 months ago on Google • 172 reviews New
    Free!!!! The only bit you're meant to pay for is the one off themed exhibit room to the side, but there's more than enough to see in the rest of the building. Its great for kids to run around. Lots of soft carpets, things to interact it. There's a room with a red carpet and stage which our kids loved, with dress up. Nice buggy park at the front, with a cafe and decent gift shop inside too. Genuinely interesting things here for adults too seeing how toys and play equipment has evolved over the years. Well worth a visit, with beautiful surroundings in a quirky building.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miles M. 3 years ago on Google
    The first time I've visited a museum dedicated to gardening. The galleries tell the story of gardening in all it's aspects from 1600 to present day. Many of the famous gardeners are featured here, like Frederick Gibberd and William Robinson. Having walked the pebbled beach at Dungeness, I particularly enjoyed the special Derek Jarman exhibition featuring a recreation of Prospect Cottage, a fisherman's shack he bought and developed in this barren environment. Also don't miss the Tower. It's actually 131 steps to the top, not 160 as someone quoted. Whilst we'll worth the climb, the stairway is narrow as are the steps, not so easy for someone with big feet like me.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 E. K. 5 years ago on Google
    Good things about the museum are that it's free and open every day. It has a wide collection of toys, games and other children's items from different times although I believe it may be therefore more interesting to adults and older children. Small but nice cinema room and play area with tall blocks. There is also another gated play area for small children where parents can catch a breath. There is a small park next to the museum. On the negatives, I found cafeteria prices to be very expensive. However, you can bring your own food and drinks and have it in the basement canteen. We found this space barely used and I think some of the arts and crafts activities should be organised there as upstairs there was barely any room around 3 small tables, with many children missing out. Although I find the museum interesting, I think there should be more toys on open display that children can touch and play with.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 javed m. 2 months ago on Google • 158 reviews New
    Visited after a long time. And have to admit it's a fun place for kids to explore. Learn and see how their mums and dads grow up with older toys. 2 play areas and a stage keep kids occupied. If you want fun with you. kids please do visit. You won't regret it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dan D. 4 years ago on Google
    This a great day out to see old and new toys , there was a lot of stuff here from when I was a child. I took my own child and showed some of the stuff I used to have and also we see some of the toys that are around now . There is a huge difference in quality then to now , I relived a little of toys I had There is a very nice cafe area for hot food drinks and so on , also a nice little gift shop selling books toys and memorabilia of the museum. There was lots to do for younger children like a story corner and singing which we enjoyed . It’s within easy walking distance of the train station Would recommend a look
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gallant A. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place. I had visited with my wife and child. Free entry and has about 3 floors of historical toys. A fair bit of interactive exhibits and a nice play area for children. Really friendly staff and a great thing to do when in London or locally. Also the souvenir shop is fairly priced which was nice for memorabilia. 5 Stars 🌟
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ariestia S. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice free place to visit with children or on your own. Lots of toys from the past. Some toys are quite new. Some amazing toys here. Exhibition is free, so that's great. Lots of activities for small children such as story telling and craft sessions. The ladies who run it are very nice. Some stations for play around the museum to entertain small people. Restaurant is nice and price is reasonable.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Misty P. 5 years ago on Google
    This museum is just brilliant. Always something for the kids to do. Even brought a teenager who had some fun! There is so much to see and the children have an activity to do around every corner. The village of houses is fantastic! There was a pirate exhibition on too which was free! Excellent!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Stephanie N. 8 months ago on Google
    We went on opening day and it didn't disappoint. It's a small but filled children's museum and I have to say it's so much more hands on than it used to be. Both my 5 year old and 8 year old had different parts spark their imagination. My older child loved the in house designer at work. My younger child loved the hands on play spaces. We spent about an hour there. I like that some of the display cabinets were kept as the retro toys cause nostalgia in us adults. But the spirit of the museum has been reinvented to cause young interest and all I saw were loaded of children having a ball exploring the new spaces. Great job team!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Aleksandra 8 months ago on Google
    I visited the museum today for the reopening, and I'm disappointed. The last time I came here with my eldest daughter was in 2019, and I enjoyed it much more back then. Now, you won't find sandboxes, a play area with a fire truck, or rocking horse. Half of the second floor is closed off and designated for exhibitions. The green covering in the tunnel is very prickly.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sadek M. 6 months ago on Google
    This is a fun addition to the already hugely popular V&A. Aimed squarely at kids, there's so much to see and do with many edutainment materials and exhibitions to see that the whole family can enjoy. It's a decent sized museum that teaches the past, the present and the future of the world we live in and really seeks to open and enthrall young minds about the environment(s) around us. The scale isn't as vast as its parent museum but nonetheless, you'll find a plethora of things to keep yourself and your little ones entertained. Oh and yes, it's free to enter.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jessica S. 1 month ago on Google • 261 reviews New
    Much smaller than I had anticipated. Went to see the Manga exhibition. But did the rest of the museum too. A couple of hours perusing if that. The grandchild enjoyed the hands on exhibits in general. Definitely a dip into my own childhood toys. And those of the daughter's. As for the Manga, it was too much written stuff and not enough 3D models etc. However, there were some fine Japanese prints. The crow footwear, the hideous mermaid, and the red paper bag tree sculpture were my favourite exhibits. The spiral staircase at the far end of the foyer/central hall was fun with it's dome of mirrors atop of it. Has at least 2 mahoosive internal pram-parks. And it's toilets with both low-level sinks for kids and high-level sinks for adults amused me greatly.

  • 3/5 Death D. 5 months ago on Google • 50 reviews
    Beautiful yet trimmed down selection of objects ranging from antiques, pieces of history, to the kitsch and to modern day toys. With a few contemporary art pieces mixed in. The space is also beautiful. Yet the annotations, companioning texts related to the objects really let's it down in its insistence of being aimed only at very young children. Overall however, definitely worth a visit, with or without children.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cinzia P. 4 months ago on Google • 136 reviews
    I really like this museum. I've brought my baby here just once but I know I'll be back plenty of times, especially when he becomes a toddler. Such fantastic baby facilities, interactive exhibition, and lots of events too, both free and paid. It is clean throughout which is wonderful. It is quite loud - well, of course, being a museum for kids! - but certainly worth the experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ruth L. 2 months ago on Google • 126 reviews New
    The Young V&A museum, formerly the Museum of Childhood, has recently had a £13million revamp. The building is brighter and has spaces for children to play. My daughter enjoyed the sand that spun on a lazy-Susan-style circular plate, and you could comb it into shapes. We also enjoyed the large blue building blocks, where you could build your dream house. However, there weren't really enough blocks for the amount of children that would attend the museum - please can the museum get some more blocks so that the children can build properly and enjoy the area to the full. There is a sectioned off area for the youngest children (3 and under) so they can play in peace, which is thoughtful. My daughter was a little disappointed that you couldn't see the cabinets of old toys in that area as we were not allowed in... perhaps this can be addressed? We enjoyed the storytelling which you had to get a (free!) ticket for. There was an area with doll houses that children could play with, and an optical illusion room, which was very fun and interactive. We enjoyed the many, many listening posts where you can put an earphone to your ear and hear objects talking about their design, or hear inventor children discussing their inventions, or listen to d&d masters discuss their campaigns and dioramas. It is a lovely free museum. There was a paid for exhibition, which I did not visit this time but would be interested in seeing another day (currently about Japanese Myths and their influence in modern Japanese culture). I enjoyed it a lot but do feel there were a few things that could improve it - more availability of equipment in the construction play area (also the 'marble run' was low on balls to run down it). I think it would be easy to add more interactive play at little cost, such as large boxes of lego, but the interactive things we played with were brilliant. This museum has gone from a nostalgic time for adults (a 'toy prison' with everything behind glass) to a modern, interactive, fun day out for children. Just a few easy fixes would really improve the interactivity and complete it to the full 5 stars.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mandy M. 5 years ago on Google
    Little gem of a museum if you have a love of history, plants and gardeners. Not too big and has an imaginative layout - little corners and rooms to explore in an old church. Beautiful courtyard garden and cafe. Shop has some fun items but quite pricey. Wonderful views across the river and Westminster if you are up for negotiating the 131 steps to the top of the tower - they are a stone spiral so not for the feint-hearted!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Janny 5 years ago on Google
    I highly recommend this museum to all parents. It is a really good place to enjoy a family weekend. The exhibition of toys would give young children a lot of inspirations and allow parents to observe their children's preference for toys and games. The exhibition of the History of Childhood, Brothers and sisters and the installation of Dream On can generate more in-depth discussion with teenagers, such as the relationship with siblings, the value of family, the concept of childhood etc.. The museum also offers interactive games and regular educational events and activities. Check out the calendar on their website. The outdoor areas around are also perfect for picnic after an engaging tour.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Food_dude786 4 years ago on Google
    Yeah a lovely day out with the children even if the weather was not fantastic, easy to get to buy a car or train or bus. The a nice picnic room to take a few snacks.Various activities for children, close to places to eat a 10-minute walk. Visited as a child myself it was nice to go back with my own children.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fish N C. 8 months ago on Google
    Get there really early as queues are quite long and sun beaming spots are real hot. Once inside, busy with good toilet access and loved the quiet room downstairs to eat packed lunches and cafe upstairs for coffees. Lots of areas to seat down and rest, so all in all it was a great visit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carmel Bentham nee A. 1 month ago on Google • 20 reviews New
    Such a great day out. Too much to do in one day! Absolutely perfect for most aged children, the exhibitions and free activities were so great and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 The W. 3 years ago on Google
    There was a community cafe, a lovely knot garden and a museum, after the discovery of three Canterbury Archbishops.The garden has been completely ruined with a brown metal box housing an overpriced coffee. The part of the museum with a small exhibition on the excavations is no longer accessible. A fully corporate enterprise owns it now.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul G. 5 years ago on Google
    The Garden Museum is a haven of tranquility and well worth visiting. The Victorian Church building and the cloister garden are atmospheric and peaceful. Recent renovations have improved the visitor experience whilst the character and history of the building have been retained. Views from the medieval tower are spectacular . The objects, films and artwork are well presented and very interesting. Dan Pearson designed the cloister garden and it's impressive, as is the cafe. In addition to the permanent collection there are temporary exhibitions and all sorts of events at different times including yoga and cooking for children - check out the Garden Museum website.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Susan B. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 dirk p. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We were just outside. Nice building (Original) Wir waren nur außen. Schönes Gebäude
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ladybird S. 3 years ago on Google
    One for the gardener, this one. Collection of gardenalia, art and relics all centred on the gardener's passion. House in a repurposed church. We went specifically to see the Derek Jarman exhibition. Thoroughly enjoyed it! Your ticket price covers you for an unlimited mooch around the collection, and a half hour visit around a charmingly executed mock up of Jarman's famous Prospect Cottage in Dungeness. Also, pay the extra £3 and climb the 131steps to the tower platform. The 360 degree views of the city are to die for! Upmarket café, and possibly London's most refined loos. What more could you ask for?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jack W. 3 years ago on Google
    Really enjoyed the visit - the Jarman exhibition was well-presented and a fascinating reminder of his life and times. The tower had good views. The rest of the museum was worth browsing and seeing how gardening has changed. Finished with great lunch in the cafe - the team were relaxed but professional, excellent service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laura S. 3 years ago on Google
    What a beautiful small museum in old Church. Great tower if you can handle 160 steps up narrow staircase. Worth it for incredible views of London. Great Derek Jarman exhibition on when we went. Extremely helpful and friendly staff too. Nice cafe. Would definitely recommend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert D. 3 years ago on Google
    A wonderful find. Beautiful location in a decommissioned church blending garden and gardening related exhibits with fascinating insights into the church's history. Centrepiece right now, an unmissable exhibition devoted to the artist and film director, Derek Jarman's garden at his cottage in the shadows of the Dungeness nuclear power station
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maryna K. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place to visit with kids. It has many interesting things in exhibition, runs amazing 'Animal Magic' and crafts time. Also they have a nice sensory area for babies, sand pit, Lego-area, three doll houses and two lovely toy horses to ride. In cafe you can order hot drinks and delicious sandwiches, salads and sweet cakes, ice cream or fruits.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aleksandra 4 years ago on Google
    Very cool place to see some old toys and for kids to play in some areas around the museum. There's a sensory area, sand pit, rocking horses, Lego, fire truck made of wood, some old shoes to try on 😂, old tableware to play with. The museum is beautiful, they have a cafe and a place on lower ground floor to eat your own food. I highly recommend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Huseyin B. 3 years ago on Google
    I have been there with my amazing people and I had a great time with nothing losing such as lot of toys to see in glass display. The place is spacious , tidy , big , modern , colourful , vibrant and it makes you feel like that you travelled back in time to simply enjoy value of your time that you spent with friends , family and special person. They have PlayStation , Xbox , trains , checkers board game , snakes and ladders game , old doll house and gigantic robot that you connect cogs together to make the robot cogs spin inside. The Souvenir is affordable , unique , inspirational and amazing books because it is suitable and appropriate for children and adults. This place is child friendly because they are always something for children who like toys and good for big kid who like toys. The food in museum is good because it is mouthwatering and flavourful which is something that I like about it but it is over priced. Go there because you will have great time in there looking all the old toys to new toys but if you don’t go there then you will regret it until you go there even if it is only once.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nina N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great museum lots of things to see and do for kids , ❤️ ❤️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike A. 3 years ago on Google
    For anyone who grew up in the sixties, seventies and eighties this is the perfect place to relive your own childhood and show your kids the toys and games that amused you then. For me it was Star Wars action figures, Tonka trucks and board games like Mouse Trap, Cluedo and Game of Life. And all that stuff is here! I literally felt like a kid in a toyshop once again. Magical place and well worth spending an hour or two exploring.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Psychu 3 years ago on Google
    Very fun for not only kids, but families, arts and crafts sometimes take place here. Lift access and all the interactive activities aswell as the exhibits and small fair at times are amazing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Samuel M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a museum about the toy. Perhaps somewhat removed from the center but due to its size and volume of exhibits from all times justifies your visit. VERY RECOMMENDED. Analyze the evolution of many types of toys and gadgets for children: - Dolls - Video game - Strollers - Ride cars - spinning tops - Doll houses - Casitas etc. (Original) Es un museo sobre el juguete. Quizás algo apartado del centro pero por su tamaño y volumen de cosas expuestas de todas las éopcas justifica su visita. MUY RECOMENDABLE. Analiza la evolución de multitud de tipos de juguetes y artilugios para niños: - Muñecas - Videojuegos - Cochecitos - Coches de paseo - Peonzas - Casas de muñecas - Casitas etc.
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  • 5/5 Gianluca R. 2 years ago on Google
    The ideal place to go with children but also for nostalgic of old style toys. Kids love the activities and labs. It seems is temporarily closed though.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Titus A. 9 months ago on Google
    V & A Bethany Green is a good Museum. My experience was fantastic. Adults can also visit and enjoy their stay.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 P S. 5 years ago on Google
    My two year old son had a really lovely time, he enjoyed the Nordic exhibition of childhood especially, as he played with the trainset, watched a short film and played with the building blocks. There was so much to do. I've been there a few times prior to having my son, nothing is more enjoyable than watching your own child explore/watch different toys. It was a great experience for the two of us.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Monika V. 8 months ago on Google
    Very disappointing experience. I thought it would be quiet on the weekday but unfortunately it had 2 hours waiting outside. Today the teachers were on strike so I assume that’s why it was extremely busy. It didn’t start good and I was disappointed how they made it. Personally I love museums and I was very excited to take my 3 years old son. It was not fun, it was not exciting, it had almost nothing to do. There are better places to go. Save your time and energy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Roger C. 8 months ago on Google
    Smaller than I expected, there are lots of items all well displayed. Lots of nostalgia everywhere. Lots for children to do. Free entrance. Spacious cafe area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Charlie B. 8 months ago on Google
    Unfortunately boring for kids over 5, waaaay to many people - 900!!?!!! Capacity 1200 - not attractive at all - 30 mins wait to get in 20 mins for coffee & utterly disorganised. Went on opening day & left in an hour .. preferred the old 2019 museum.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ropita R. 5 months ago on Google
    We spent a quick half hour here in the Mini Museum with our 1 year old. A very thoughtfully designed place with families in mind. From a glance around the other sections, it seems there is a lot for all development stages, and the exhibit looked interesting - we will have to go back for it! Accessible, aesthetic, and amenable. Huge huge huge queues on a Saturday. Clearly a popular destination, therefore would recommend a more "off peak" time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miguel P. 1 month ago on Google • 57 reviews New
    Great place to learn more about the toys, exclusive designs and more. There is always something new to learn or enjoy in this museum. If you have kids they have a massive and diverse area where they can build With blocks, play with balls, maze and much more. Great options to eat and please don't forget to visit their shop as they always have interesting souvenirs.

  • 5/5 Liz L. 4 months ago on Google • 35 reviews
    Lovely museum that shows things around and games and design with many hands on stuff for children to explore. It was much fun for the whole family. Went through all of the exhibition in around 2 hours. Like most museums in London this is for free as well.

  • 5/5 Lubna U. 2 months ago on Google • 24 reviews New
    My adult friends and I spent a couple of hours browsing through this newly renovated museum and enjoyed ourselves immensely. We found many interesting exhibits to see and gained lots interesting facts. The museum is so much brighter and lighter and more modernised than when last I visited. A great improvement and the staff are all so friendly and helpful. We will definitely be returning with our grandaughters, whom we'd brought before the modernisation.

  • 5/5 Kelly 4 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    Loved the museum and it is free! It is actually perfect for kids to spend time on, super interactive, and it had a lot of stuff displayed. There was also a corner for us to draw a birthday card for the museum mascot, and to post it, it was overall really really cute.

  • 4/5 rachel g. 5 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Lovely to go back since it reopened. No need to book in advance and very relaxed looking around at your own pace. It was more interactive displays and less on display but the sensory elements are well needed and refreshing to have! The mini cafe was on the expensive side however and limited cold drinks for our preferences but overall it was a lovely afternoon and would recommend it!

  • 5/5 John W. 4 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Brilliant, interactive and fun reworking of what was previously the museum of childhood, housed in a beautiful old building. The new setup is clearly designed to be child-centred - there are loads of really creative elements throughout. Our 5 and 2.5 yr olds both loved it. Cafe really good too. Gift shop should be better (eg could spin off the creative ideas in main museum). Overall still excellent though.

  • 5/5 beverley s. 4 years ago on Google
    It took me over 55 years to go back to childhood museums and it was great

  • 5/5 Michael J. 3 years ago on Google
    The Derek Jarman exhibition was lovingly recreated. It was like being on the shingle at Dungeness and being given a privileged view of the private world inside Prospect Cottage itself. Touching and unforgettable. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable too.

  • 5/5 Dogan E. 3 years ago on Google
    Great experience, its a must see london church with good transport links, make sure you check the map to see other nearby attraction.

  • 5/5 Bas 3 years ago on Google
    £10 made for a great afternoon. Make sure you walk all the way upstairs to the tower for a great view

  • 5/5 Geir B. 3 years ago on Google
    Fun and educational, particularly happy what we got to climb the tower and experience the amazing views

  • 4/5 Adamczyk H. 4 years ago on Google
    This a great place to go with children and as an adult. I have been here recently with my children which was fun for all of them. The different levels each have their own draw however I wish there was more added on a frequent basis. I went here recently for a work event and really enjoyed the ability to have a closer look at the displays however the main exhibit was closed which bummed me out! All in this place is worth coming to more than once!!

  • 4/5 Milan I. 3 years ago on Google
    The garden museum storyand the building are fascinating. The tower is a must visit. It has the most amazing views. The museum content is OK hence 4 stars only.

  • 5/5 Phil C. 3 years ago on Google
    I'd never heard of it until the Jarman exhibition was promoted. Nice find. Climb the tower.

  • 4/5 william p. 3 years ago on Google
    Good selection of videos upstairs about different designers and their approaches. And very good food downstairs.

  • 5/5 Denise L. 3 years ago on Google
    The Garden Museum is a fabulous place to visit ... a short stroll from Waterloo station and you'll find a wonderful restored church, with interesting artefacts and very interesting exhibitions. Add to that a cafe with a great menu and you have a perfect reason for a day out in London! Make it top of your list as soon as Tier 4 is over 🙂

  • 5/5 yubrajyb 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful atmosphere

  • 5/5 Lua C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful! (Original) Hermoso!

  • 1/5 Josie S. 3 years ago on Google
    Didn’t feel welcome by the staff

  • 5/5 Nicky W. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent exhibition about Prospect Cottage and Derek Jarman's interest in gardening. Rest of the museum is quirky and engaging, and in a lovely building. The wet, cloudy weather deterred us from taking the 130 odd steps up the tower again, but it's well worth doing in good weather for some great views. Cafe offers high quality food, tho' at a price.

  • 3/5 Erika K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This museum is located in a church building near the Lambeth Bridge on the Thames. You can see the history and gardening equipment of English gardens. It's small, so I felt that one hour was enough. Due to the influence of the corona, I cannot climb the tower and cannot use the lift. If you are traveling with children, not only a stroller but also a carrying strap is required. The entrance is only from the attached cafe. (Original) テムズ川沿いのランベス橋近くにある、教会の建物を利用した美術館です。英国の庭園について、その歴史やガーデニング用具などを見学できます。こぢんまりとしているので、所要時間は一時間もあれば十分に感じました。 コロナの影響で、タワーに登れず、リフトも使えません。子連れの場合、ベビーカーだけでなく抱っこひも必須です。入口は、併設されているカフェからのみとなります。

  • 5/5 Claudia T. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to visit

  • 4/5 ferus h. 3 years ago on Google
    Tranquil. Cafe serves good food. Recommend.

  • 5/5 Sarah S. 3 years ago on Google
    A beautifully curated building peaceful and full of interest, theres a wonderful installation of Derek Jarmans garden and Prospect cottage in Dungeness on now dont miss it.. book.. lots to learn and enjoy..a great bookshop and a bright well organised cafe...

  • 5/5 Paul T. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful space, expertly curated. Friendly and helpful staff.

  • 5/5 Vicky H. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful museum. A little oasis, with great gift shop and stunning Derek Jarman exhibition

  • 5/5 Ben S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great little museum with fantastic exhibitions. Make sure to climb the tower!

  • 5/5 Ian W. 3 years ago on Google
    Surprisingly interesting, even for a relative gardening novice

  • 5/5 Meryn C. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely loved the Derek Jarman exhibition.

  • 5/5 Barbara H. 3 years ago on Google
    Interesting exhibition space, small Derek jarman exhibition this time Lovely cafe/restaurant next to a small well planted enclosed garden

  • 3/5 Mary D. 3 years ago on Google
    Fairly interesting collection. Great views from the tower.

  • 4/5 Lesley W. 3 years ago on Google
    Interesting small garden museum. Current exhibition is Derek Jarman's shingle garden

  • 4/5 Mike H. 3 years ago on Google
    Museum was ok. Not much to see really but the cafe was great. Lovely food and great service

  • 3/5 Alexander I. 3 years ago on Google
    £10 tickets, very friendly staff, mess in the toilet, boring exhibition created from leftovers in your shed, nice view from the top of the tower. Even £2 ticket is too expensive for this museum. Skip it.

  • 5/5 Elizabeth Turzo R. 3 years ago on Google
    It was closed

  • 5/5 Antonio I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is very beautiful the church is very old and inside they have set up the museum they make exhibitions of different artists. They have also set up a good Café Restaurant and on one side is the ancient and historical Lanbeth Palace. All this is worth seeing. I have been several times . And I recommend it. (Original) Es muy bonito la iglesia es muy antigua y dentro han montado el museo hacen exhibiciones de diferentes artistas.tambien han montado un buen Café Restaurante y a un lado esta Lanbeth Palacio antiquísimo y histórico.contodo ello p merece la pena verlo.Yo he estado varias veces. Y lo recomiendo.

  • 5/5 Ioannis T. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the undiscovered museums in London that worth the visit for those interested in gardening or wanting to explore some new part of London.

  • 5/5 joven w. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic enigmatic place !! (Original) Fantástico lugar enigmático!!

  • 5/5 Shane E. 3 years ago on Google
    Outstanding small museum with superb current exhibition on Derek Jarman's garden. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 K P. 3 years ago on Google
    Small. Evocative. Quirky

  • 5/5 Lucia H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The work they do is fascinatingly spectacular. I learned a lot to apply to my garden (Original) Fascinante espectacular el trabajo que realizan . Aprendi mucho para aplicar a mi jardin

  • 3/5 Aisha C. 4 years ago on Google
    It looked a little bit empty compared to a few years ago ( not a lot of things on display) . The "lab" room and play area were pretty much empty, I hope they have plans for it because atm it's a waste of space. The kids loved the few items they could interact with,I wish there were more stuff they can explore. I love to learn about and see the old/new toys but overall I don't think it's interesting for young children.

  • 5/5 Kate N. 4 years ago on Google
    A magical journey across history for play. Like walking down a thousand different memory lanes. A delightful collection. Highly recommend. Note: at the moment the cabinets need a spruce in the inside - but I hope it doesn't ruin your visit :)

  • 5/5 kartheeek p. 4 years ago on Google
    wonderful place for kids, for few moments you will become kid. I think keyboard with cassette player is a revelation to me among many other pin board, wooden branvita with big transparent multi colour marbles. Thought of time kids show off based on the colour of marbles. Magnetic hair is fun, another interesting thing projectors with oli lamp when compared to bulbs. To me it was going back in time machine for few moments.

  • 5/5 Alina A. 4 years ago on Google
    Good and quiet place to visit on your own to remember old toys 🧸 And also with your children to show them how toys looked like before now...

  • 4/5 Henna B. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful things on display. I would have loved to spend more time examining the doll houses and also looking at other things in more detail but I found my daughter was more drawn to the gift-shop than anything else. The pirate-themed activity area with the quest one would have won a treat if they finished the sheet didn't appeal to my 7yo. I would have liked more hands-on things for children. The ones that were there were either in use or so well-worn that my daughter didn't find them interesting.

  • 5/5 Jennifer O. 4 years ago on Google
    We went on this trip with my daughter's nursery today. The staff were friendly and organised, managing all the other schools visiting the museum. There was a designated area near the entrance where buggies/pushchairs could be left. There is a café on the entrance level, prices are a bit lower than Starbucks and the hot chocolate I ordered was very nice. The children enjoyed themselves immensely and it was hard to get them to come away. Mine enjoyed the sandpit and classroom areas on the top floor. The toilets were clean and all facilities worked. The gift shop was good with a range of gifts for every budget. Will definitely visit again!

  • 5/5 Katiuscia D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love this museum full of old and modern toys. This museum is ideal for families who come to visit it, have breakfast and play with the children. Personally, I like wonderful miniature doll houses and games that remind me of my childhood. Visiting this museum is like going back in time to be able to see the world with the eyes of a child. (Original) Me encanta este museo lleno de juguetes antiguos y modernos. Este museo es ideal para familias que vienes a visitarlo, desayunan y jugar con los ninos. Personalmente, me gustan las maravillosas casas de munecas en miniatura y los juegos que me recuerdan a mi infancia. Visitar este museo es como retroceder en el tiempo para poder mirar el mundo con ojos de un nino.

  • 4/5 Happy Babe J. 3 years ago on Google
    It was closed under tier 4 so I didn’t visit inside.

  • 5/5 Lucy T. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place

  • 5/5 Meli S. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely memories of when I was child... & now my toddler loves it too. Wonderful place for children.

  • 4/5 Chee K. 3 years ago on Google
    Toys we play.

  • 5/5 Thomas Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 4/5 Sami A. 3 years ago on Google
    Very interesting and fascinating artifacts

  • 2/5 Marilyn J. 3 years ago on Google
    We went today but we were disappointed to find out that it was closed. We weren't the only ones to find out of this closure after a wasted journey, there was a tourist from the US who arrived at the gate to find that it was closed. It wouldn't have taken much for this to have been updated on google like other establishments.

  • 5/5 Niel H. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place, warm memories from the childhood. I cant wait until it will be opened again

  • 5/5 Jabreel A. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good experience for kids from 4 onwards. They have a lot of points of interests for children. Kids must be taken their at least once to see if they have a taste for this. 2-3 hours should be in mind when visiting first time.

  • 5/5 Steve C. 3 years ago on Google
    An interesting museum... although it is probably of more interest to adults than to children. This is where you can view the toys you remember from your youth but, actually, there is not a lot that kids can touch.

  • 5/5 Rodica Bercu British Wildlife B. 3 years ago on Google
    It was great and awesome

  • 5/5 Kay R. 3 years ago on Google
    A great place for children of all ages, either for a visit with the family or with the school, friends etc. Lots of activities and things to look at so makes a great day out

  • 5/5 Petra 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very enjoyable and detailed exhibition with some really interesting pieces. The oldest exhibit, for example, was an Egyptian wooden doll, but what I liked best was the ghost town with a huge dollhouse, really special. The exhibition could have been more interactive, but it was still worth the trip to the suburbs. (Original) Nagyon élvezetes és részletes kiállítás, néhány igazán érdekes darabbal. A legrégebbi kiállítási tárgy például egy egyiptomi fa baba volt, de legjobban a hatalmas babaházas szellemváros tetszett, igazán különleges. Lehetett volna interaktívabb is a kiállítás, de így is maximálisan megérte kiutazni miatta a külvárosba.

  • 4/5 sg35zh 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting for children and older children. A bit noisy. Will close for work (enlargements) (Original) Intéressant pour les enfants et les plus grands. Un peu bruyant. Va fermer pour travaux (agrandissements)

  • 5/5 Seeta K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place for kids .....

  • 3/5 Peter B. 4 years ago on Google
    A of exhibits behind glass, could be improved with more interactive displays

  • 5/5 Anders R. 4 years ago on Google
    Interesting collection in a lovely building

  • 5/5 Nazim A. 4 years ago on Google
    Legendary local museum spent many a time hear as a child and now as an adult in charge of a child. Nice central location in bethnal green near station. Food and drink options inside and outside in local venues.

  • 4/5 Elena B. 4 years ago on Google
    Really nice place to visit with your child😊

  • 4/5 ekvatora 4 years ago on Google
    it’s very interesting for children, but not enough for adults, I would like more old interesting exhibits

  • 5/5 Vandra J. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place for children

  • 5/5 Sevil C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was built in a very large old bazaar building. The additional space at the entrance is beautiful, but not compatible with the old building. As a Turk that caught my attention: the Hacivat Karagöz shadow play, the Turkish tornet (scoter), the Turkish spinner (string), the Turkish marble, the absence of Turkish roar (four people with colored buttons). Especially Hacivat Karagöz shadow play leather work should take place there. It is very beautifully prepared. It is a wonderful museum with sinks and toilets. (Original) Çok büyük eski bazaar binasına kurulmuş. Girişteki ilave alan güzel fakat eski binaya uyumlu değil. Benim dikkatimi çeken bir Türk olarak: hacivat karagöz gölge oyunu, türk tornetinin(scoter), türk topacı (ipli), türk misketinin, türk kızma biraderi(renkli düğmeler ile dört kişi) örneklerinin olmaması. Özellikle hacivat karagöz gölge oyunu deri çalışması orada yer almalı. Çok güzel hazırlanmış. Lavaboları tuvaletleri tertemiz şahane bir müze.

  • 5/5 VIVIAN C. 4 years ago on Google
    Children love it.

  • 3/5 Adryana P. 4 years ago on Google
    Full of toys history from atound the world but other than that it's not that interactive

  • 5/5 François H. 4 years ago on Google
    Really friendly place! Plenty of activities to do with young children!

  • 5/5 Prisca S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super nice with children, we can occupy them on 2 3 workshops like the sandbox, and discover at the same time our childhood toys (Original) Super sympa avec des enfants, on peut les occuper sur 2 3 ateliers comme le bac à sable, et découvrir en même temps nos jouets d'enfance

  • 5/5 Bilal I. 4 years ago on Google
    It is exactly what it says on the label, it is a walk down memory lane with all the toys beautifully displayed in sections taking you through a journey from childhood to kidulthood to adulthood. Makes you feel nostalgic in every section of the museum.

  • 5/5 Alan R. 4 years ago on Google
    Love it. Closes for a few years for a rebuild. One of the best museums in London

  • 5/5 ellen r. 4 years ago on Google
    Lots of toys to see from time gone by and a lovely cafe too

  • 4/5 Sarah O. 4 years ago on Google
    Fun, nostalgic trip through childhood. Would recommend to adults and children alike

  • 3/5 Jasmin P. 4 years ago on Google
    Some great objects and interesting interactive stuff for the kids but in boring displays

  • 4/5 Hannah T. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice collection. Enjoy the visit. The classification is a little unusual like putting characters from star trek with buzz lightyears from toy story, or care bear with pikachu... but that usual is childhood I guess? It's kind of fun actually.

  • 4/5 Daniel H. 4 years ago on Google
    I'm sure you'd love it if you're into that stuff. Plus, it's free

  • 5/5 Thanjena B. 5 years ago on Google
    Always fun to go here. Even if you are an adult this place is still enjoyable to go to relive childhood memories. It's a small local museum which makes it easy to see the whole place within an hour so perfect for a spontaneous day out or for a short break within the day. There is also a gift shop which is always a bonus.

  • 5/5 Elizabeth L. 2 years ago on Google
    A brilliant day out well worth the visit. It was great seeing the toys I used to play with.

  • 5/5 Stephen C. 4 years ago on Google
    We visited as we were close to Bethnal Green. This is a must for anyone with kids or who wants to remember their childhood. It can be very busy with young children but that is to be expected. Facilities are excellent and it's free to enter!!

  • 4/5 Maria 5 years ago on Google
    This was a great day out for kids . It was wonderful to see how toys have revolutionised over years and how in times past toys were very gender specific. There are many play stations for kids, one was the Judy and Punch puppetry booth, magnetic table etc. There is a big restaurant downstairs and areas designated for families and groups to have their lunch. Their were adequate numbers of rest rooms around and they were clean. I did not notice staff around to help on the floors.

  • 5/5 Michael R. 8 months ago on Google
    If you’re wearing socks, prepare to have them blown off. Put simply, this is the finest museum in London, nay, Britain, nay the world. It is made by the staff. I chatted with the delightful trio of Sophie, Rowan and Jacob. A more pleasant front of house team you could not meet. While I am sure the exhibits are well signposted, these three musketeers, these brothers in arms, these angels in tan aprons, could not have been nicer or more informative. If you do not go, you will regret it all your life

  • 1/5 Monique D. 8 months ago on Google
    Went for a hot chocolate in the cafe area and I waited in line and was ignored by one member of staff who chose to serve others before me. Then my hot chocolate was left on the side. Staff in the cafe area so rude and clearly not able to manage 🙁

  • 5/5 Jonelle Alvarez R. 5 months ago on Google
    Great for our toddlers, it might not look like there's much to "do" and more to see, but we still spent over 2 hours there. Can't go wrong for a free day out as well. Plenty of toilets that were clean and wheelchair friendly as well. We arrived just before 2pm which was perfect as there was a large school group leaving. No tickets needed, just walk in. Friendly staff as well.

  • 5/5 A 5 months ago on Google
    Great museum for kids and grown-ups. It was closed for 3 years to modernise it. There's a gaming section now, magnetic games, and a play area for under 2s only. Then there's a theatre stage for kids to do some play acting and dressing up. The cafe area has been updated too and serves nice coffee and cakes. The only downside is that the queues are an hour long and I'm not sure if it was due to half term, but apparently, it's been like this since they reopened the museum.

  • 5/5 Shafi a. 1 month ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    We arrived at 10.30 Saturday morning, expecting as per reviews a queue, sailed in no queue, nice and not busy. But within 15 minutes it got rammed. I took my almost 7 old, she's inquisitive by nature so she found the history of the toys interesting. The Design area of recycling and how things have evolved really her kinda thing. She loved the magnetic wall of the ball and build a path. Few children a head of her, she kept picking up the balls and handing it back to them, finally 3 parents talked their child into allowing others to play and received 3 hands offering theirs..it pays to be polite! The rest of the activities were too busy. We spent about 80 mins and stopped to sit and have our lunch. The Japan exhibition was currently on and sold out. So at around the time we were leaving it was heaving. The gift shop was lovely and bright lots of florescent items, we bought a lovely tote bag £10. I wanted something else, one girl at the counter was helpful, the tall chap couldn't be bothered. (Weekend student staff??) The guy at the front door, was welcoming everyone, saying hello welcome, not one person acknowledged him :-( I'm glad we went and thanks to these reviews, I knew what to expect.


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