Families looking for London museum events in April 2026 have plenty to enjoy across the V&A family events. From free exhibitions and family workshops to major openings, the V&A offers inspiring days out for children, teens and adults alike. At V&A South Kensington, visitors can enjoy the April Holidays festival from 1 to 2 April, with creative drop-ins, storytelling and sensory play. Highlights include Drop in Design: Toy Lab, Build a Story, and the final days of Divine Jewels.
Best V&A exhibitions and displays
After 1 April, V&A family events include standout free London exhibitions. At South Kensington, Tatreez: Palestinian Embroidery runs until 31 May, while Pieces of Space, Photography Now, Dimensions: Chinese Contemporary Studio Crafts and Lasting Impressions: Women Printmakers 1900 – Now continue through spring and summer. From 30 April, Urshi Now: Contemporary Japanese Lacquer opens and brings Japanese craftsmanship into sharp focus. The Gilbert Galleries also offer a strong mix of decorative art and historical insight.
Family workshops and tours at the V&A
The April Holidays programme continues until 2 April and suits families wanting creative Easter activities in London. Younger children can enjoy Design Baby Drop-in, while older children can head to Drop in Design: Toy Lab. Story-led sessions also feature in Pop-Up Performance: Build a Story. Meanwhile, regular guided tours add another layer. The Remarkable Women Tour runs every Saturday, and the African and Caribbean Heritage tour: Past Meets Present takes place on the first two Saturdays of each month.
Young V&A and V&A East highlights
Over at Young V&A, families can book Book Reading and Draw-along with Lauren Child on 25 April. It promises a fun mix of storytelling and creativity for younger children. Also worth noting, V&A East Museum opens on 18 April 2026, marking one of London’s biggest new cultural launches for families this spring. The opening exhibition, The Music is Black: A British Story, adds even more appeal. Tickets are available here: For those who love design archives, V&A East Storehouse also remains a strong option for curious older children and teens.
Events after 1 April 2026
- Divine Jewels – until 6 April 2026
- April Holidays festival – 1 to 2 April 2026
- Design Baby Drop-in – 1 to 2 April 2026
- Drop in Design: Toy Lab – 1 to 2 April 2026
- Pop-Up Performance: Build a Story – 1 to 2 April 2026
- Remarkable Women Tour – Saturdays
- African and Caribbean Heritage tour – first two Saturdays monthly
- V&A East Museum opens – 18 April 2026
- Book Reading and Draw-along with Lauren Child – 25 April 2026
- Urshi Now: Contemporary Japanese Lacquer opens – 30 April 2026
