Arts & humanities

Be inspired or choose to be the inspiration for others. Check out creative videos and blogs from other VICTA young people and you never know, you might one day be the example for others to follow!

Arts & humanities

Be inspired or choose to be the inspiration for others. Check out creative videos and blogs from other VICTA young people and you never know, you might one day be the example for others to follow!

Arts & humanities

Be inspired or choose to be the inspiration for others. Check out creative videos and blogs from other VICTA young people and you never know, you might one day be the example for others to follow!

I investigated the world…

at the Natural History Museum

“We headed to the Natural History Museum with a group of 18 10 to 13s to get up-close and hands-on with some of the Museum’s more unusual exhibits!”

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on a WWI battlefields tour

“We ventured on a ‘hands on’ learning experience of a German trench system and learnt how modern trench systems reflect the lines on our hands.”

Read on…

I investigated the world…

at the Natural History Museum

“We headed to the Natural History Museum with 18 10 to 13s to get up-close and hands-on with some of the Museum’s more unusual exhibits!”

Read on

on a WWI battlefields tour

“We ventured on a ‘hands on’ learning experience of a German trench system and learnt how modern trench systems reflect the lines on our hands.”

Read on

Explore the world and our history!

Geography

National Geographic’s geography for kids presents you with the entire world at your fingertips, with amazing facts from all over the world!

Visit the National Geographic website to explore their geography section

History

National Geographic’s history for kids helps you find fascinating history facts from around the globe, perfect for young historians like you!

Visit the National Geographic website to explore their history section

Natural History Museum

Find answers to your big nature questions. Delve into stories about the Museum’s collections, scientists and research. Uncover the history of life on Earth, from the smallest insects to the largest mammals.

Visit the NHM website to discover more

Imperial War Museum

From spies to submarines and life on the Home Front, Imperial War Museums is bringing history into the homes of families across the world, sharing unique and personal stories from our extraordinary collections.

Visit the IWM website to discover more

National Museum of African American History & Culture

National Museum of African American History & culture believe education is a key component to personal and societal betterment.

Visit the NMAAHC website to discover more

Art museums

Tate

Discover art with the Tate gallery – Learn about the lives of artists and the stories behind their work.

Visit the Tate website to discover more

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Made for, with, and by kids.

Visit the Met website to discover more

Get creative with VICTA

VICTA Activities for 10-13s

Expeditions, international adventures, sports, art, wildlife… whether learning a new skill, taking up a new activity or going on an adventure, the list goes on…

Join

Crafts to try at home

Tie dye with Ruqaiya

“Hi, I’m Ruqiaya, one of this year’s VICTA Young Ambassadors and an art student. I’m also visually impaired myself and I’ll be talking you through, as descriptively as I can, how to tie-dye a t-shirt at home. If you give it a go, share your designs @VICTAUK or email students@victa.org.uk.”

Tactile Rocks!

Join the rock painting movement and spread the message of kindness to all by decorating and hiding tactile rocks! Once you’ve hidden your rocks, please share a photo with us @VICTAUK using #TactileRocks so that we can share your designs and help spread the tactile rock revolution!

VICTA talent

Enjoy some of the performances from our virtual festival!

Fields of Gold, Summer Pearson

Eddy plays a set

Seven Seas by The Thunderbolts

Dance Monkey by Aya Alozoum

Like what you hear? Head to the VICTA Summer Festival site to listen to more performances and visit the art galleries.

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Things that make me feel joyful

June 17, 2023|0 Comments

A poem by Mahalia Creft The blue-purple hue of an early early morning as I lay twisted up in yellow with my eyes just barely open. The taste of chocolate melding deep into [...]