Name: Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A East)
Rating: 5.0

Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A East)

V&A East Storehouse, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Parkes Street, London, UK

1-99 Years

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V&A East Storehouse offers a unique behind-the-scenes experience of the V&A collection, spanning art, design, performance, and fashion. Located in the former London 2012 Media Centre at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, this four-level space larger than 30 basketball courts was designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro with Austin-Smith:Lord.

Explore over 100 mini displays, join free Object Encounters, and watch conservators at work in the Conservation Overlook. The Weston Collections Hall showcases East London’s creativity and new acquisitions by transgender and non-binary artists. Highlights include Frank Lloyd Wright’s Kaufmann Office, the 15th-century gilded ceiling from Spain’s lost Torrijos Palace, and the Robin Hood Gardens maisonette. Admission is free, with some exhibitions and events ticketed.

If you are looking for best museum in Hackney, Greater London then visit Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A East). It is one of the places in Hackney, Greater London for day out with kids and families.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

What to Expect
- V&A East Storehouse is a working museum store designed for exploration. The Weston Collections Hall spans three floors with glass floors and open walkways offering views of the Agra Colonnade and working stores below.
- Wear practical clothing and flat shoes metal grid floors are unsuitable for stilettos or kitten heels. Expect some noise and activity as staff work and move objects.
- Lockers are available for bags and coats in the Welcome Space, and a buggy park is provided.
The Study Centre: Access stored objects, archives, and library items in four study areas, including the Clothworkers’ Centre and David Bowie Centre. Book a free Order an Object session online (two weeks in advance) to view items up close, supported by expert staff.
V&A East Storehouse
- Covering four levels and larger than 30 basketball courts, the Storehouse is designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Austin-Smith:Lord within the former London 2012 Media Centre at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
- It houses 250,000 objects, 350,000 books, and 1,000 archives, offering insight into how collections are stored, preserved, and interpreted.
- The Weston Collections Hall features themed mini displays exploring East London’s creativity, activism, and new acquisitions by transgender and non-binary artists.
- Highlights
  - The Kaufmann Office – Frank Lloyd Wright’s only complete interior outside the US.
  - 15th-century gilded ceiling – from the lost Torrijos Palace, Spain.
  - Robin Hood Gardens maisonette section – preserved housing heritage.
From the Collection
- Cut, Slash & Pull ensemble – Vivienne Westwood, 1990
- Powder Bowl – Halex Ltd, 1930–39, London
- Corset – 1895–1900, Germany/England
- Hackney Pride T-shirt – 1993, England
- Silk Programme – Empire Palace Theatre, 1899, London
- Tracksuit – SIBLING, 2012, London

Facilities

V&A Shop: Browse the V&A Shop
Toilets: There are toilets on the ground, second and third floors
Lifts: Lifts are available to take you to all floors
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What to see

Things to See and Do
- Mini Displays: Discover over 100 curated mini displays across three levels. Scan QR codes to learn more through the V&A East Storehouse Lookup.
- Object Encounters: Join free daily group sessions exploring selected objects. Check the noticeboard in the Welcome Space and sign up at the Study Centre on Level 2.
- Conservation Overlook: Watch conservators at work from a glass balcony and live feed on Level 3.
Events: https://www.vam.ac.uk/east#vam_body

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Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Opening times

Daily: 10.00 – 18.00
Thursday and Saturday: 10.00 – 22.00

Address: V&A East Storehouse, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Parkes Street, London, UK

Post Code: E20 3AX

Council: Hackney

County: Greater London

V&A East Storehouse main entrance is on Parkes Street, E20 3AX, located inside the Here East building. Find the V&A East Storehouse entrance on Google maps or what3words crate.super.ranks
- Hackney Wick Overground is 0.3 miles away (8-minute walk)
- Stratford station is 0.9 miles away (20-minute walk)
- Stratford International is 0.8 miles away (17-minute walk)
All stations have step free access.
388 bus route stops outside Here East. Here East bus shuttles run from Stratford stations Monday-Friday, every 10 minutes 6:30am to 9pm
There are bike lanes throughout the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. There are cycle racks and Santander Cycle docks on Parkes Street .
There is no designated Storehouse parking. There is limited on-street parking available for Blue Badge Holders and residential permit holders, however there is multi-storey parking available at Stratford International and Westfield Stratford City.