The V&A Museum of Childhood London in Bethnal Green comes up regularly whenever I’d ask for recommendations for family-friendly museums to visit. We visited recently, and it didn’t disappoint for a great day out with 4 1/2 year old Little T and 7 month old Baby A. The museum, which is part of the Victoria &…
Recently we visited the Museum of London, which is located in the City, close to the Barbican Centre and a short walk away from St. Paul’s Cathedral. The museum is free to visit and documents the history of London, from prehistoric to modern times, offering the largest urban history collection in the world with more…
Earlier this month, Little T and I visited one of my favorite museums in London, the British Museum. I’ve visited several times before through the years, including most recently this past October to see the Sunken Cities exhibition, but this was my first time bringing Little T who is now 3 1/2 years old. We…
This past weekend we participated in a Sound of Art workshop run by the School of Noise at the National Portrait Gallery. There were two free drop-in sessions – one for ages 3+ and one for ages 7+ – held on Saturday and Sunday. We joined the 1pm session for ages 3+, and it turned…
Many of London’s museums offer loads for children to discover and do, with interactive exhibits, activities and workshops and even dedicated play areas for babies and toddlers. Since many museums throughout the city are also free to enter, visiting the museums make for a great day out for families, whether you are visiting or live…
Our recent visit to the Cutty Sark in Greenwich made for a fun afternoon out, not only for the opportunity to climb aboard the 19th century tea clipper and learn about her impressive history sailing around the world, but also for the many interactive displays offering a hands-on learning experience to involve Little T! A…