The funding is the single biggest museum prize in the world, with judges praising the Hackney museum for being “truly inspirational”. The Young V&A beat four other finalists – Craven Museum in North Yorkshire, Dundee Contemporary Arts, Manchester Museum and the National Portrait Gallery in London. Created alongside children, who worked as “co-designers”, the Young V&A aims to promote creativity among young people and to support art and design education.
The museum was originally called the V&A Museum of Childhood, but reopened under its new name July 2023, following £13 million of works. It has almost 2,000 toys, characters, objects and artworks on display from around the world and across history. Presenting the award at a ceremony at London’s National Gallery, TV presenter Vick Hope hailed the Young V&A as “a special and unique place”, and added she “can’t recommend it enough”.
She said: “The museum truly places young people centre stage, encouraging them to play, design and get creative through a fascinating collection of objects and artworks. “In such a short time the Young V&A’s global impact has been really incredible, demonstrating the potential of what museums can be for children around the world.” The award was also welcomed by newly appointed culture secretary Lisa Nandy.
She said: “Our world-leading museums are a source of creativity and curiosity that can inspire lifelong passions for learning, history and the arts. “This year’s.
