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V&A East
In or near City of London.
V&A East — Museum in Stratford, Greater London, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Stratford International · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
V&A East is located in Newham, London, with the nearest railway station being Stratford International, just 0.5 km away. Entry to the museum is free, and it is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is E20 2AR.
About
V&A East is a museum in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 2026. Part of Victoria and Albert Museum. Wikidata describes it as: "Museum in Stratford, Greater London, England". Coordinates: 51.5419°, -0.0136°.
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Summary from the official site
V&A East comprises two main venues: the Storehouse and the Museum, both located in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Visitors can explore a diverse collection of art, design, and cultural exhibitions, as well as engage in various events and activities that highlight contemporary creativity.
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From the Wikipedia article
V&A East (V&A East Museum and V&A East Storehouse) is a branch of the Victoria and Albert Museum, located in Stratford, London. V&A East forms part of East Bank, a cultural and education district located in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, which also includes BBC Music Studios, Sadler’s Wells East, UAL’s London College of Fashion, and UCL East. The V&A East consists of two venues: the V&A East Museum and the V&A East Storehouse, which comprise two of the four London venues of the Victoria and Albert Museum – the others being the original South Kensington site and the Young V&A. The museum also has two other branches outside of London: one in Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent; and another in Dundee, Scotland. Gus Casely-Hayford is the director of the V&A East.
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Background
Architecture
The V&A East Storehouse opened on 31 May 2025, and was designed by American studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro. It houses over 250,000 artefacts, 350,000 books, and 1,000 archives in a four-level complex with 16,000 square meters of floorspace. The Storehouse includes the David Bowie Centre, which will feature a series of rotating displays and installations relating to the English musician. The Storehouse introduces a new model of museum access, allowing visitors to request and view stored objects through an "order an object" system. The V&A East Museum opened on 18 April 2026. It was designed by the Irish architectural firm O'Donnell & Tuomey.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5419, -0.0136
- District
- Newham
- Parish
- Newham, unparished area
- Postcode
- E20 2AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford and Bow
- Established
- 2026
- Nearest railway station
- Stratford International — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Th,Sa 10:00-22:00; Mo-We,Fr,Su,PH 10:00-18:00; Dec 24-26 off
- Official site
- www.vam.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q131783017 (CC0)
- wikipedia: V&A East (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: V&A East, Olympic Park - 2023-04-04 - 2023-04-04.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is V&A East?
- V&A East is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E20 2AR), in the parish of Newham, unparished area.
- What is V&A East?
- V&A East — Museum in Stratford, Greater London, England.
- How do I get to V&A East?
- The nearest railway station is Stratford International, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode E20 2AR.
- When was V&A East built?
- Built or established in 2026.
- Who owns V&A East?
- V&A East is owned by | publictransit =.
- Is V&A East free to visit?
- Yes, V&A East is free to enter.
- How do I get to V&A East?
- The nearest railway station is Stratford International, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E20 2AR.