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Sat May 25
- Sun Mar 9 2014

Action Man SAS Key Figure

Action Man SAS Key Figure

1978-80 © V&A Images
Action Man Space Ranger

1970s-80s © V&A Images
Astronaut Cragstan 1950-60

© V&A Images
Cameron Highlanders

Toy soldier set, Queenʼs Own Cameron Highlanders, 1900 © V&A Images
Card Game England Expects 1940

© V&A Images
Daddy, what did YOU do?

Poster: Daddy, what did YOU do in the Great War? c.1914-15 © V&A Images
German army medical service

Toy soldier set, German army medical service, 1936 © V&A Images
Native American Indian

Mechanical toy native American Indian 1960s-70s © V&A Images
Prussian Cuirassier soldiers

Cut out Prussian Cuirassier mounted soldiers, 1870 © V&A Images
Pull along toy, 1980-89

© V&A Images
Russia versus Turkey

Cover for the board game, A New Game of Russia versus Turkey, 1853 © V&A Images
Space toy ray gun, 1960-69

© V&A Images
Spitfire, 1940s

© V&A Images
Toy soldier set, 17th Lancers

1900 © V&A Images

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Tue Feb 26 2013

An exhibition exploring the history and role of warfare in play from 1800 to the present day. Some 100 objects will cover toy weapons, strategy games, fake guns, computer games and popular fighting action figures in a bid to shed light on how toys have helped recreate and represent war through the ages, and how their design mirrors the technology, uniform and weaponry of their time. Four sections will explore the influence of warfare on toys and play through themes of 'Playing at War', which looks at children re-enacting war; 'On the Battlefield', which offers a chronological overview of combat and its influence on toys; 'From Reality to Fantasy', which explores the way toys took make believe warfare beyond our world; and 'Secret Weapons' which reveals how toys have actually been used in warfare to train, comfort, heal and aid escape.

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V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA Hide map/details

Sat May 25

- 10:00

Address:
V&A Museum of Childhood Cambridge Heath Rd
United Kingdom
London
E2 9PA

Phone:
020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
Website:
www.vam.ac.uk/moc
Opening hours:
10am-5.45pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Bethnal Green
Map
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
  - Cambridge Heath Rd
    United Kingdom
    London
    E2 9PA
  - 020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
  - www.vam.ac.uk/moc
  - 51.527660, -0.054812

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V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA Show map/details

Sun May 26

- 10:00

Address:
V&A Museum of Childhood Cambridge Heath Rd
United Kingdom
London
E2 9PA

Phone:
020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
Website:
www.vam.ac.uk/moc
Opening hours:
10am-5.45pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Bethnal Green
Map
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
  - Cambridge Heath Rd
    United Kingdom
    London
    E2 9PA
  - 020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
  - www.vam.ac.uk/moc
  - 51.527660, -0.054812

War Games

V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA Show map/details

Mon May 27

- 10:00

Address:
V&A Museum of Childhood Cambridge Heath Rd
United Kingdom
London
E2 9PA

Phone:
020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
Website:
www.vam.ac.uk/moc
Opening hours:
10am-5.45pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Bethnal Green
Map
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
  - Cambridge Heath Rd
    United Kingdom
    London
    E2 9PA
  - 020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
  - www.vam.ac.uk/moc
  - 51.527660, -0.054812

War Games

V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA Show map/details

Tue May 28

- 10:00

Address:
V&A Museum of Childhood Cambridge Heath Rd
United Kingdom
London
E2 9PA

Phone:
020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
Website:
www.vam.ac.uk/moc
Opening hours:
10am-5.45pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Bethnal Green
Map
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
  - Cambridge Heath Rd
    United Kingdom
    London
    E2 9PA
  - 020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
  - www.vam.ac.uk/moc
  - 51.527660, -0.054812

War Games

V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA Show map/details

Wed May 29

- 10:00

Address:
V&A Museum of Childhood Cambridge Heath Rd
United Kingdom
London
E2 9PA

Phone:
020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
Website:
www.vam.ac.uk/moc
Opening hours:
10am-5.45pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Bethnal Green
Map
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
  - Cambridge Heath Rd
    United Kingdom
    London
    E2 9PA
  - 020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
  - www.vam.ac.uk/moc
  - 51.527660, -0.054812

War Games

V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA Show map/details

Thu May 30

- 10:00

Address:
V&A Museum of Childhood Cambridge Heath Rd
United Kingdom
London
E2 9PA

Phone:
020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
Website:
www.vam.ac.uk/moc
Opening hours:
10am-5.45pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Bethnal Green
Map
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
  - Cambridge Heath Rd
    United Kingdom
    London
    E2 9PA
  - 020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
  - www.vam.ac.uk/moc
  - 51.527660, -0.054812

War Games

V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA Show map/details

Fri May 31

- 10:00

Address:
V&A Museum of Childhood Cambridge Heath Rd
United Kingdom
London
E2 9PA

Phone:
020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
Website:
www.vam.ac.uk/moc
Opening hours:
10am-5.45pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Bethnal Green
Map
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
  - Cambridge Heath Rd
    United Kingdom
    London
    E2 9PA
  - 020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
  - www.vam.ac.uk/moc
  - 51.527660, -0.054812

War Games

V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA Show map/details

Sat Jun 1

- 10:00

Address:
V&A Museum of Childhood Cambridge Heath Rd
United Kingdom
London
E2 9PA

Phone:
020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
Website:
www.vam.ac.uk/moc
Opening hours:
10am-5.45pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Bethnal Green
Map
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
  - Cambridge Heath Rd
    United Kingdom
    London
    E2 9PA
  - 020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
  - www.vam.ac.uk/moc
  - 51.527660, -0.054812

War Games

V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA Show map/details

Sun Jun 2

- 10:00

Address:
V&A Museum of Childhood Cambridge Heath Rd
United Kingdom
London
E2 9PA

Phone:
020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
Website:
www.vam.ac.uk/moc
Opening hours:
10am-5.45pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Bethnal Green
Map
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
  - Cambridge Heath Rd
    United Kingdom
    London
    E2 9PA
  - 020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
  - www.vam.ac.uk/moc
  - 51.527660, -0.054812

War Games

V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA Show map/details

Mon Jun 3

- 10:00

Address:
V&A Museum of Childhood Cambridge Heath Rd
United Kingdom
London
E2 9PA

Phone:
020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
Website:
www.vam.ac.uk/moc
Opening hours:
10am-5.45pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Bethnal Green
Map
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
  - Cambridge Heath Rd
    United Kingdom
    London
    E2 9PA
  - 020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
  - www.vam.ac.uk/moc
  - 51.527660, -0.054812

War Games

V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA Show map/details

Tue Jun 4

- 10:00

Address:
V&A Museum of Childhood Cambridge Heath Rd
United Kingdom
London
E2 9PA

Phone:
020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
Website:
www.vam.ac.uk/moc
Opening hours:
10am-5.45pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Bethnal Green
Map
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
  - Cambridge Heath Rd
    United Kingdom
    London
    E2 9PA
  - 020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
  - www.vam.ac.uk/moc
  - 51.527660, -0.054812

War Games

V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA Show map/details

Wed Jun 5

- 10:00

Address:
V&A Museum of Childhood Cambridge Heath Rd
United Kingdom
London
E2 9PA

Phone:
020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
Website:
www.vam.ac.uk/moc
Opening hours:
10am-5.45pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Bethnal Green
Map
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
  - Cambridge Heath Rd
    United Kingdom
    London
    E2 9PA
  - 020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
  - www.vam.ac.uk/moc
  - 51.527660, -0.054812

War Games

V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA Show map/details

Thu Jun 6

- 10:00

Address:
V&A Museum of Childhood Cambridge Heath Rd
United Kingdom
London
E2 9PA

Phone:
020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
Website:
www.vam.ac.uk/moc
Opening hours:
10am-5.45pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Bethnal Green
Map
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
  - Cambridge Heath Rd
    United Kingdom
    London
    E2 9PA
  - 020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
  - www.vam.ac.uk/moc
  - 51.527660, -0.054812

War Games

V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA Show map/details

Fri Jun 7

- 10:00

Address:
V&A Museum of Childhood Cambridge Heath Rd
United Kingdom
London
E2 9PA

Phone:
020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
Website:
www.vam.ac.uk/moc
Opening hours:
10am-5.45pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Bethnal Green
Map
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
  - Cambridge Heath Rd
    United Kingdom
    London
    E2 9PA
  - 020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
  - www.vam.ac.uk/moc
  - 51.527660, -0.054812

War Games

V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA Show map/details

Sat Jun 8

- 10:00

Address:
V&A Museum of Childhood Cambridge Heath Rd
United Kingdom
London
E2 9PA

Phone:
020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
Website:
www.vam.ac.uk/moc
Opening hours:
10am-5.45pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Bethnal Green
Map
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
  - Cambridge Heath Rd
    United Kingdom
    London
    E2 9PA
  - 020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
  - www.vam.ac.uk/moc
  - 51.527660, -0.054812

War Games

V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA Show map/details

Sun Jun 9

- 10:00

Address:
V&A Museum of Childhood Cambridge Heath Rd
United Kingdom
London
E2 9PA

Phone:
020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
Website:
www.vam.ac.uk/moc
Opening hours:
10am-5.45pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Bethnal Green
Map
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
  - Cambridge Heath Rd
    United Kingdom
    London
    E2 9PA
  - 020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
  - www.vam.ac.uk/moc
  - 51.527660, -0.054812

War Games

V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA Show map/details

Mon Jun 10

- 10:00

Address:
V&A Museum of Childhood Cambridge Heath Rd
United Kingdom
London
E2 9PA

Phone:
020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
Website:
www.vam.ac.uk/moc
Opening hours:
10am-5.45pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Bethnal Green
Map
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
  - Cambridge Heath Rd
    United Kingdom
    London
    E2 9PA
  - 020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
  - www.vam.ac.uk/moc
  - 51.527660, -0.054812

War Games

V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA Show map/details

Tue Jun 11

- 10:00

Address:
V&A Museum of Childhood Cambridge Heath Rd
United Kingdom
London
E2 9PA

Phone:
020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
Website:
www.vam.ac.uk/moc
Opening hours:
10am-5.45pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Bethnal Green
Map
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
  - Cambridge Heath Rd
    United Kingdom
    London
    E2 9PA
  - 020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
  - www.vam.ac.uk/moc
  - 51.527660, -0.054812

War Games

V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA Show map/details

Wed Jun 12

- 10:00

Address:
V&A Museum of Childhood Cambridge Heath Rd
United Kingdom
London
E2 9PA

Phone:
020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
Website:
www.vam.ac.uk/moc
Opening hours:
10am-5.45pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Bethnal Green
Map
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
  - Cambridge Heath Rd
    United Kingdom
    London
    E2 9PA
  - 020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
  - www.vam.ac.uk/moc
  - 51.527660, -0.054812

War Games

V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA Show map/details

Thu Jun 13

- 10:00

Address:
V&A Museum of Childhood Cambridge Heath Rd
United Kingdom
London
E2 9PA

Phone:
020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
Website:
www.vam.ac.uk/moc
Opening hours:
10am-5.45pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Bethnal Green
Map
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
  - Cambridge Heath Rd
    United Kingdom
    London
    E2 9PA
  - 020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
  - www.vam.ac.uk/moc
  - 51.527660, -0.054812

War Games

V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA Show map/details

Fri Jun 14

- 10:00

Address:
V&A Museum of Childhood Cambridge Heath Rd
United Kingdom
London
E2 9PA

Phone:
020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
Website:
www.vam.ac.uk/moc
Opening hours:
10am-5.45pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Bethnal Green
Map
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
  - Cambridge Heath Rd
    United Kingdom
    London
    E2 9PA
  - 020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
  - www.vam.ac.uk/moc
  - 51.527660, -0.054812

War Games

V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA Show map/details

Sat Jun 15

- 10:00

Address:
V&A Museum of Childhood Cambridge Heath Rd
United Kingdom
London
E2 9PA

Phone:
020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
Website:
www.vam.ac.uk/moc
Opening hours:
10am-5.45pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Bethnal Green
Map
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
  - Cambridge Heath Rd
    United Kingdom
    London
    E2 9PA
  - 020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
  - www.vam.ac.uk/moc
  - 51.527660, -0.054812

War Games

V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA Show map/details

Sun Jun 16

- 10:00

Address:
V&A Museum of Childhood Cambridge Heath Rd
United Kingdom
London
E2 9PA

Phone:
020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
Website:
www.vam.ac.uk/moc
Opening hours:
10am-5.45pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Bethnal Green
Map
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
  - Cambridge Heath Rd
    United Kingdom
    London
    E2 9PA
  - 020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
  - www.vam.ac.uk/moc
  - 51.527660, -0.054812

War Games

V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA Show map/details

Mon Jun 17

- 10:00

Address:
V&A Museum of Childhood Cambridge Heath Rd
United Kingdom
London
E2 9PA

Phone:
020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
Website:
www.vam.ac.uk/moc
Opening hours:
10am-5.45pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Bethnal Green
Map
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
  - Cambridge Heath Rd
    United Kingdom
    London
    E2 9PA
  - 020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
  - www.vam.ac.uk/moc
  - 51.527660, -0.054812

War Games

V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA Show map/details

Tue Jun 18

- 10:00

Address:
V&A Museum of Childhood Cambridge Heath Rd
United Kingdom
London
E2 9PA

Phone:
020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
Website:
www.vam.ac.uk/moc
Opening hours:
10am-5.45pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Bethnal Green
Map
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
  - Cambridge Heath Rd
    United Kingdom
    London
    E2 9PA
  - 020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)
  - www.vam.ac.uk/moc
  - 51.527660, -0.054812

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