Free temporary exhibition looking at the history of transport in the borough. Valence House is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm.  

11am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3pm Step back to the 1960s, get groovy and make technicolour lava lamps. £2 per child. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Limited spaces…

Get messy in this fun workshop for kids as you take part in slime experiments and make your own slime creations to take home. 3…

7.30pm-10.30pm There’s been a murder at Valence House! Grab your notebook and magnifying glass to solve the clues and investigate this mysterious crime with your…

1pm-4pm Join the Valence Volunteers to test your knowledge in this fun quiz.  £5 per person. Booking essential: 020 8227 2034

2pm Get up close and personal with the collections as the Museum Curator looks at some of the wedding clothes in the museum collection. Free.…

11am- 2pm Autism friendly session designed for children with autism and/or sensory or learning needs to enjoy with their families. This session will be a…

11am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3pm.  Spring into Easter and get creative with these Easter themed arts and craft activities. £2 per child. Suitable for ages 3-12 years.…

7th, 9th, 11th, 14th—18th April 10am-4pm Calling all Young Explorers! Explore Valence House Museum with our Easter themed backpacks, filled with different fun activities. Stop…

4pm- 5pm Autism friendly session designed for children with autism and/or sensory or learning needs to enjoy with their families. This session will be a…

10am-11am Join us for a sensory-reduced session to meet animals from Gemma’s Farm and take part in the Valence Easter egg hunt. Free. Advanced booking…

11am-4pm Animals from Gemma’s Farm join us for a day of fun and frolics.  Take part in the Valence Easter egg hunt. Free. Drop in.…

Decorate some delicious space themed cupcakes in this yummy workshop for children and make a fancy box for your cupcake creations. 3 sessions available: 11am…

11am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3pm Abracadabra! Make magic wands and spellbinding tricks in this creative workshop. £2 per child. Suitable for ages 3-12 years. Limited spaces available.…

1pm-4pm Gather your friends and family for this Disney themed quiz afternoon. With food, drinks and prizes for all the family. Children over 8 and…

10am-4pm Get help with your family history research from The East London Family History Society. Free. Drop in.  

11am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3pm Take inspiration from our collection of treasures and make imaginative clay creations of your own. £2 per child. Suitable for ages 3-12…

11am-3.30pm Did you grow up dreaming of being an archaeologist? Well, now's your chance! Have a go at being an archaeologist for the day. Get…

Calling all Young Explorers! Explore Valence House Museum with our Roman themed backpacks, filled with different fun activities. Stop by and pick up your hat…

11am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3pm Join us on Windy Wednesday to make fun creations that turn & chime in the wind. £2 per child. Suitable for ages…

4pm-5pm Autism friendly session designed for children with autism and/or sensory or learning needs to enjoy with their families. This session will be a reduced…

11am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3pm.  Swap stone and glass for cardboard and paint as you create a mini castle to take home. £2 per child. Suitable for…

11am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3pm Use all the colours of the rainbow to make different creations out of beads. £2 per child. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.…

2pm Get up close and personal with the collections and celebrate the Euros by joining our Local Studies Manager in a look at Barking and…

Free temporary exhibition. Valence House is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm.

11am-12.00pm & 1.30pm-2.30pm Bring your little tots for an interactive story session with singing, dancing and lots of sensory fun as we explore stories from…

7.30pm-10.30pm There’s been a murder at Valence House! Grab your notebook and magnifying glass to solve the clues and investigate this mysterious crime with your…

10am-4pm Get help with your family history research from The East London Family History Society. Free. Drop in.

11am-5pm Join us for special re-enactment event to commemorate the end of World War II.  With music, demonstrations and activities to keep the family entertained…

12pm-2pm Help us celebrate the 10th anniversary of the reopening of Valence House with party food and party games. Bring your favourite food to share…

Free temporary exhibition looking at the international branches of the Fanshawe family. Valence House is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm.