Constantinople to Istanbul: One City, Two Empires A major UK-first exhibition exploring 1,600 years of extraordinary art and design.

We are pleased to confirm that Prospect and PCS have agreed to suspend industrial action on 29 and 30 October 2026 to allow for further negotiations to take place. All V&A museums will be open as ...

Over three decades, a growing network of Maggie’s cancer care centres across the UK and beyond have shown that inspiring, caring buildings can create a much-needed space, away from the clinical ...

Fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli (1890 – 1973) was a provocateur who took pleasure in challenging typical notions of dress. Witty, elegant and often strikingly surreal, her designs incorporate ...

V&A Members enjoy free and unlimited entry to all exhibitions, a sought-after programme of Members' events, use of our Members' Rooms, at least 10% off in V&A shops, and much more.

Celebrating 20 years of The Jameel Gallery at the V&A Have you ever thought about how museums help you find what you’re looking for? Wayfinding and labelling play a big part in how visitors explore ...

Exhibitions, displays, courses, talks – plus events for V&A Members. See What's on at the V&A venues, and online.

Our kitchen prepares food fresh every day using the best seasonal produce, with a menu inspired by Scotland's larder and the changing seasons. Whether you're joining us for coffee and cake, a ...

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Grinling Gibbons was the most celebrated British woodcarver of the 17th century. Born in Rotterdam in 1648, to British parents, Gibbons completed his initial apprenticeship in the Low Countries before ...

The V&A’s image licensing service grants reproduction rights to use images of the V&A's extensive and varied collections. We offer inspiration and expertise to designers, editors and researchers ...

A comprehensive list of all the V&A directors from Henry Cole to Tristram Hunt ...