Visit a museum or gallery
Turn learning into an adventure with a trip to a museum or gallery. From history and art to hands-on exhibits, there’s something to inspire every child.
Take me to Redbridge Museum ↘ Valentines Mansion ↘ SPACE Iford ↘ Young Victoria & Albert (V&A) museum ↘ British Museum ↘ London Museum Docklands ↘
Redbridge Museum
Explore the many different people, places and events which make up the history of Redbridge.
The Museum and Heritage Centre can be found on the second floor of Redbridge Central Library in Ilford.
Visit Redbridge Museum on Vision website
Valentines Mansion
Valentines Mansion in Ilford regularly hosts free, rotating art and historical exhibitions in their ground-floor Gallery.
It's a wonderful way to view local contemporary art while exploring a beautifully preserved 17th-century country house.
You can check the upcoming schedule on the Valentines Mansion What's On page
SPACE Iford
SPACE Ilford is a gallery located at the rear of Redbridge Town Hall. It's free to visit and offers art exhibitions as well as free creative workshops for all ages.
The gallery regularly features co-created community displays, digital experiments, and visual arts exploring local themes.
You can check out the exhibitions and workshop schedule on the SPACE Ilford
Young Victoria & Albert (V&A) museum
Spark your creativity at Young V&A. The museum where children, young people and families can imagine, play and design.
You’ll be able to get hands-on with interactive displays, workshops and an Open Studio, and show off performance skills on the amphitheatre-style stage.
The museum is in Bethnal Green, east London. It is located very close to Bethnal Green Tube station on the Central line.
British Museum
The British Museum lets you experience cultures from across the globe, both ancient and modern.
Highlights of the British Museum’s collection include Egyptian mummies and the Parthenon Sculptures.
The museum is handily located close Holborn station on the Central line and Tottenham Court Road on the Elizabeth line.
Visit the British Museum website
London Museum Docklands
Discover 400 years of London’s river, port and people at London Museum Docklands.
Set in a beautiful riverside setting, dive into the port’s rich history, from its role as a centre of trade and cultural exchange to its resilience during wartime.
The museum is close to Canary Wharf on the Elizabeth line.
