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Free, noisy, fun: Young V&A reviewed

The former Museum of Childhood has been redesigned for children, partly by children, but adults have a good time too

A £13 million revamp has transformed the former Museum of Childhood in east London into a combination of museum and playground. © Luke Hayes courtesy of Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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