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One of London’s newest and most exciting heritage attractions is the V&A East Storehouse, an innovative concept where visitors can peruse the displays, see the day-to-day operation of the repository and arrange to view specific items.
About
Located at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, the V&A East Storehouse contains over 250,000 artifacts, 350,000 books and 1,000 archives. Covering 16,000m2, it’s the equivalent of over 30 basketball courts.
Designed by Diller, Scofidio & Renfro, it’s a groundbreaking concept in the world of museums.
Highlights of the collection include Frank Lloyd Wright’s Kaufmann Office and the 15th century Spanish Torrijos Ceiling.
Tim Reeve (Deputy Director & Chief Operating Officer at the V&A and Chair for the East Bank Board) explains: “V&A East Storehouse is a completely new cultural experience and backstage pass to the V&A, transforming how people can access their national collections on a scale unimaginable until now. From conservation and how we care for our collections and cultural heritage around the world, to the artistry of our Museum Technicians and new research – there’s so much to discover. I hope our visitors enjoy finding their creative inspiration and immersing themselves in the full theatre and wonder of the V&A as a dynamic working museum.”
Order an Object
The V&A East Storehouse offers an Order an Object service where you can select an item from the collection and book a date and time to view it (one of the most ordered artefacts is a 1954 Balenciaga evening dress).
Getting there
The V&A East Storehouse can be reached from Hertford Street by taking the Jubilee line from Green Park to Stratford.
Also in the area
London Aquatics Centre
Zip World London at ArcelorMittal Orbit
London Stadium