The 2025 Montessori Global Awards celebrate educational environments that are reimagining what learning can look like for children today. Among this year’s recipients, Young V&A was recognised with the Innovation in the Creative Arts Award for its exceptional contribution to creative learning in the early years.
Young V&A stands as a powerful example of how museums can move beyond traditional models to become dynamic, child-centred spaces for exploration, imagination, and expression. Designed with children at its heart, the museum offers environments that invite curiosity, encourage hands-on engagement, and place creativity at the centre of learning.
Through thoughtfully curated spaces and experiences, Young V&A supports children to explore ideas, materials, and stories in ways that are meaningful to them. Its approach reflects a deep understanding of how creativity supports confidence, critical thinking, and lifelong learning — values that sit at the core of Montessori-inspired education.
As part of the Awards Ceremony, the Innovation in the Creative Arts Award was presented by Anni McTavish, artist, educator, and long-standing advocate for creative, child-led learning. In the video below, Anni shares her reflections on Young V&A, highlighting what makes the museum such a unique and inspiring space for children, families, and educators alike.
Her words offer a thoughtful perspective on the museum’s vision, its commitment to creativity, and the wider impact of creating environments where children’s ideas are valued and nurtured.
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