One of the most fascinating and enjoyable places in London for a compassionate traveler to visit is the Victoria & Albert Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green.
Our friends who have a few children say that they mostly "live there" and after visiting and witnessing all that is happening in the museum on a daily basis I must agree that one very well could. V&A Museum of Childhood is the kind of museum that you include in your frequent visits list. The exhibition and the activities change so often that it becomes a good place to pop in and have a lunch picnic at least once a month.
A few years back the museum underwent a thorough revamping. The exhibition was rearranged in themes that enabled much larger displays. The museum also got a new entrance hall inspired by the original designs for the building in the 1870's.
I thoroughly enjoyed walking around the display cabinets and finding my old childhood memories.
The collection of the old dollhouses was the highlight of my visit. My daughter found the dolls she used to play with and my son was totally fascinated by the action figures that represented the era when he used to play with them. There was something for everyone.
One big part of the museum displayed mechanical toys and small cars. We also found the display that presented book illustrations and what an illustrator does a fantastic experience.
If you are visiting London for a longer period of time, do plan on at least two days of visiting this inspiring museum as there is too much to absorb for just one visit. If you live in London or nearby, lucky you as you can also plan on participating in the many activities that the museum programs for children.
Thoroughly enjoyable experience. I give it 10/10!
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