Wallace & Gromit Exhibition at V&A Until 15 Nov 2026

Here at Escape Studios we're recommending this excellent behind-the-scenes exhibition of Aardman Animation stop-motion animation at the Young V&A (formerly the Museum of Childhood) in Bethnal Green. 

For our animation students, this exhibition is a superb opportunity to explore how Aardman Animation’s characters and worlds are brought to life.
Aardman 50th Anniversary

How to Make a Morph

2026 is the 50th anniversary of the founding of Aardman Animation. This exhibition at the Young V&A offers a peek behind the scenes of your favourite stop-motion animations and find out how Aardman brings clay to life.  

Tickets are unrestricted, meaning that you can visit Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Morph as many times as you like with your exhibition pass.

Animation Process

Young V&A Bethnal Green

This 50th Anniversary exhibition shows many of Aardman Animation's sets. and also explains the animation process in a way that is easy to understand. You can even have a go at Stop Motion animation yourself. 

Where and When
The exhibition is being at the Young V&A in Bethnal Green, London.  It closes on Sunday, 15 November 2026

Young V&A Address
Young V&A, Cambridge Heath Road
Bethnal Green, London, E2 9PA
£12.50

Book Ahead
This exhibition is very popular.  Advance booking is recommended.

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