Past event
After Hours: Inside Aardman (July)
Thursday, 2 July 2026
Free
Young V&A
- Young V&A
Cambridge Heath Road
Bethnal Green, London, E2 9PA
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Across the Museum
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Free event
Explore the museum spaces and galleries, as well as the Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends exhibition* in a relaxed, kid-free atmosphere. Enjoy free drop‑in activities such as make your own Feathers McGraw or grab a boardgame in the café, alongside music, food, and drinks throughout the evening.
*Free museum entry. Exhibition tickets, food and drinks available to purchase.
Filming and photography will take place at this event. Please speak to a member of our team if you would not like to be photographed or for any further information. If you have any access requirements, please let us know in advance by emailing accessibility@vam.ac.uk
TIMINGS
Open 18:30
Close 22:00 Galleries closing from 21:40
Last entry to site 21:15
PROGRAMME
See Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends exhibition
Go behind the scenes of Aardman’s stop‑ motion magic
Location: Exhibition Space | Top Floor
Tickets available to purchase | Self-led | Last time slot 20:30
Take a snap at our Wallace & Gromit living room-inspired shop Pick up a prop and take a photo
Location: Exhibition Shop, Top Floor
Free, Self-led, Drop-in
Claymation workshops Get hands on with clay and make your very own Feathers McGraw
Location: Town Square, Ground floor
Free, Facilitated, Drop-in
Draw your favourite characters Drop in and draw your favourite Aardman characters
Location: Town Square, Ground Floor
Free, Self-led, Drop-in
Explore and Play in the galleries Enjoy our permanent galleries without the kids
Location: Play, Imagine and Design Galleries, Ground and Top floors
Free, Self-led, Drop-in
Board game café Drop in, choose a game, and have fun
Location: Town Square café, Ground floor
Free, Self-led, Drop-in
Food & Drink Enjoy a cocktail or try some light bites at our bar
Location: Town Square café, Ground floor
All food and drink available for purchase
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