The V&A Museum in South Kensington’s cooler, younger sibling is set to open in Stratford in 2025. An alternative museum experience, V&A East Storehouse is meant to offer a behind-the-scenes look at how these spaces function, with four conservation studios where you’ll be able to see conservators at work and even ask questions, and the ability to request access to an object 7 days a week.
The collection spans everything from fashion and furniture to samurai swords and Roman frescos, with more than 250,000 objects and 350,000 library books. At the David Bowie Centre, you’ll be able to see rotating displays dedicated to the musical innovator, with items on show including Ziggy Stardust ensembles and lyrics for songs like Fame (1975) and Heroes (1977).
V&A East Storehouse will open on 31 May, with the David Bowie Centre set to open on 13 September. The V&A East Museum will then open in spring next year.
More information: vam.ac.uk/east.
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