May 2016

What's on at the MOC
Fun for kids and grown-ups at the Museum of Childhood
On the evening of Thursday, 12 May, as part of
the Museums at Night Festival, grown-up visitors
can experience a twilight journey through
the weird history of toys and childhood.
places are limited so book now to avoid
disappointment – £10 per person.
and turn it into a jumping jack – or the more
technically minded can see how they can make
their sculptures create noises with simple
wires and tools. Workshops are £5 per child
(accompanied by an adult) and should be booked
in advance. See the website for details.
Looking ahead to the summer the Museum is
running two summer art camps for children, aged
5-10 and 8-11, from 25 July to 5 August – details
and booking information will be on the website
from mid-May.
And if you haven’t yet visited Clangers, Bagpuss &
Co the exhibition continues until 9 October.
To see full details and book places at workshops
or the summer camp visit vam.ac.uk/moc/whatson
V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2.
Photos: Mechanical Toy Robot, 1975-9 and Jumping
Jack, 1930-39, © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
During May half term, 30 May–3 June, there
will be drop-in activities focusing on moving
toys from wind-up robots and toy cars to
string puppets. Free and open to all ages.
Throughout the half-term week children can
join workshops to create a fantasy creature
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