Photo credit: © Lucy Sutton-Long
What a treat to attend the preview of the new V&A East Museum last night ahead of its official opening tomorrow (18 April).
About
Situated in the heart of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, V&A East Museum forms part of East Bank – London’s new cultural quarter. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan explains: “Eight years ago, I set out a vision to create a new culture and education powerhouse in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and with more than £600 million investment from City Hall, I’m delighted to see East Bank roaring into life. The opening of V&A East Museum is a major milestone in the growing success of East Bank. It will play a big part in our capital’s world-leading cultural scene, celebrating creativity, creating opportunities and showing the power the arts can have. The inaugural exhibition, Music is Black: A British Story, fittingly celebrates the role of Black British music and the impact it has had across the globe. Following on from the successful opening of V&A East Storehouse, V&A East Museum is boosting East Bank’s cultural offering even further, helping to build a better London for everyone.”
V&A East Museum is set in a building designed by O’Donnell + Tuomey. The five-floor hub celebrates creativity through a combination of permanent and temporary exhibitions, workshops and live performances. It’s launching with a fantastic exhibition, The Music is Black: A British Story – which celebrates 125 of Black British music through over 200 objects.
A highlight is the stunning rooftop terrace where you can enjoy fantastic panoramic views of London.
Getting there
The V&A East Museum can be reached by taking the Jubilee line from Green Park to Stratford.