V&A East Storehouse

About

See half a million objects up close, watch curators at work, and explore hidden corners.

Why go

• A museum like no other
• A radical act of accessibility
• A place that feels more like a film set or warehouse than a museum

Must try

• Order an object to view up close
• David Bowie archive/collection
• Conservation Overlook to watch experts restore artworks
• The Music is Black: A British Story exhibition
• Frank Lloyd Wright office

Pro tips

• Use free lockers to store belongings
• Nearest tube stop is Hackney Wick
• Book appointments to see objects up close two weeks ahead
• Walk across the glass floor for a unique perspective
• Open late Thursdays and Saturdays until 10pm

Good to know

• May be challenging for those with a fear of heights
• There isn't really anywhere to sit

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Rating

4.7 / 5 (839 reviews)

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