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Mini Play for toddlers (Oct 2025)
Special workshop series for families with toddlers aged between 1 - 3
Join us for a three-week programme of sensory and creative play, inspired by the Young V&A’s Play Gallery, especially designed for toddlers aged 1-3 and their parents and carers.
Each session blends messy play, textures, music, and circle time—perfect for sparking your baby’s imagination! The sessions are designed to be open-ended, relaxed and child-led where you can let your child explore our activities in their own time.
Please wear clothing suitable for messy play!
Fridays with Jamel Carly Campbell
Celebrate Black History Month with author and storyteller Jamel Carly Campbell. Explore Afro-Caribbean sounds, patterns, and textures through joyful, hands-on play.
3 Oct – Music & Sound: Shake, rattle, and roll with instruments and noise-making
10 Oct – Pattern & Print: Discover textiles and mark-making
17 Oct – Smell & Touch: Sensory play with spices and textures
Fridays with Jamel Carly Campbell
Celebrate Black History Month with author and storyteller Jamel Carly Campbell. Explore Afro-Caribbean sounds, patterns, and textures through joyful, hands-on play.
3 Oct – Music & Sound: Shake, rattle, and roll with instruments and noise-making
10 Oct – Pattern & Print: Discover textiles and mark-making
17 Oct – Smell & Touch: Sensory play with spices and textures
Mondays with Abi Horn
Led by artist Abi Horn, whose practice is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, these sessions offer creative exploration of the museum’s collection through playful activities.
Led by artist Abi Horn, whose practice is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, these sessions offer creative exploration of the museum’s collection through playful activities.
6 Oct – Colour: Mix paint and playdough, explore light and shadow
13 Oct – Home: Play with everyday objects and build / play in dens
20 Oct – Mini Curators: Discover museum objects and play with boxes and display boards
* Please note that there will be no public step-free access to the workshop room on Monday 13 October. You will be advised to leave your pushchair in the buggy park located on the ground floor.
Please see below booking information:
- This workshop is for families with toddlers aged between 1-3. If your child is under 1, please book onto Mini Play for babies instead.
- Each booking is for individual sessions. On the booking page, please select all the dates you wish to attend.
- Each ticket admits one child and one accompanying adult. All children must be supervised by an adult throughout the session.
- Please double-check your selected dates before confirming your booking. Refunds are only available in exceptional circumstances.
- In the unlikely event that the V&A must cancel due to an emergency or circumstances beyond our control, we will either reschedule your session or issue a refund.
- We know that visiting a museum as a family requires lots of planning. If you’d like more information or wish to share any specific needs your child may have, feel free to contact us at: yvalearningevent@vam.ac.uk
