Young V&A

Young V&A (formerly V&A Museum of Childhood) opened in 1872 as the Bethnal Green Museum, East London’s first ever Museum and embedded itself at the heart of the local community. Over 150 years later, the Grade II* listed site in Bethnal Green has been radically rejuvenated to become Young V&A, a new national museum and powerhouse of creativity for children and young teenagers that puts children and their creative futures front and centre. In addition to hosting your event under the world-renowned V&A umbrella, hiring Young V&A is a fantastic opportunity to support the work the Museum is doing with local communities, and to champion, nurture, and inspire the innovators of tomorrow. 

The Museum offers some incredible event spaces in amongst the fascinating collection in an easily-accessible location just moments from the City in one of London’s most exciting and vibrant areas.

The McLain Hall is at the heart of the Museum, both literally and historically, featuring the original mosaic marble floor that was laid in 1872 when the Museum was first opened. Lit by magnificent half-moon windows, the McLain Hall features wrought iron architecture and lofty ceilings that create an open, expansive space.

The Community Room is an exciting new event space: a clean, bright, modern space, this room is a blank canvas that can be easily styled with décor and lighting to suit any event theme or vision. The open plan room also has an in-built projector which can be used for evening presentations and theatre style talks.

Standing capacity: 600
Seated capacity: 150-300
Location: London, E2