Laboratory
An Upside Down Performance8–13 Jun 2026
A space for children aged 3–12 and their parents, created by artist Irina Korina and Chekharda architectural studio.
Below the Grass. Playground
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Below the Grass invites visitors into a miniature world of animals and insects where familiar objects appear in dramatically different scales: grass blades tower like trees and mushrooms rise like buildings. Here, children can climb into a burrow or a hollow, peek into a beaver’s lodge, or crawl through a tunnel inside a mushroom. This immersive environment demonstrates how the same location is perceived differently depending on the observer’s size—whether human, mouse, or ladybird—highlighting that our world isn’t designed solely for human perception and can be explored from countless perspectives.
The Playground can get very busy at weekends and over holidays. If you can, try visiting during the week when it is much quieter.
You can contact us by email at kids@v-a-c.org.
Opening hours
— The Playground is open daily from 13:00 to 20:00.
— The second Monday of each month is a day off.
— At 14:30, 16:30, and 18:30, we close the Playground for a 30-minute cleaning.
— Changes may occur! Please check the schedule in advance.
How to save time
— Before visiting the Playground, you will need to sign two documents: a visitor consent form and a personal data processing consent form (which requires your passport details). This can be done at the reception desk.
— If you wish, you can print the forms in advance, fill them in at home, and bring them with you to get playing sooner.
All photos: Daniel Annenkov
How to visit
— Children must be accompanied by an adult.
— Entry is free, but registration is required (separately for child and adult).
— Registration for the following week opens on Wednesdays. If no time slots are available on the website, you can register via the QR code right before entering the Playground.
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