Young V&A

The building that houses the Young V&A in Bethnal Green started life as a temporary iron structure in South Kensington nicknamed the Brompton Boilers because it was so ugly. When it was no longer needed, it was dismantled piece by piece, shipped across London and rebuilt in one of the poorest parts of the East End. That was 1872. Inside today you will find the original Superman costume worn by Christopher Reeve, a life size Joey the War Horse puppet, one of the most extraordinary dolls house collections in the world. It won Museum of the Year in 2024, it is completely free and you should definitely visit!