In 2004 RIBA and the V&A opened the first museum gallery in the country dedicated to architecture in the UK. It provides an accessible and engaging introduction to the art, use and practice of architecture. On display are models, drawings and designs, and samples of materials, as well as photographs and fragments of buildings.
Guide to the Architecture Collections
This guide is a starting point to help you find what you need from the architecture collections of the V&A and RIBA Architecture Partnership. Architectural objects are hous…
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About the V&A + RIBA architecture partnership
The V&A and RIBA Architecture Partnership is the name given to the initiative of the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Royal Institute of British Architects to promote the u…
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V&A + RIBA Collections
Discover the collections of the V&A and the RIBA; together they form the world's most comprehensive architectural resource
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Family Art Fun: Discovering Architecture Back-Pack
The back-pack is designed for children aged 7+ and will take families on a journey to learn about the work of architects through drawings, colour, connecting spaces, light …
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Architecture in the Archive of Art & Design
The architecture collection in the Archive of Art and Design demonstrates a broad spectrum of styles, influences and interests amongst the architects it represents. For exa…
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V&A + RIBA online workshops
The RIBA British Architectural Library and the V&A jointly possess the finest architectural archive in Europe, a free and publicly accessible learning resource for all. Our…
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A gift in your will
You may not have thought of including a gift to a museum in your will, but the V&A is a charity and legacies form an important source of funding for our work. It is not just the great collectors and the wealthy who leave legacies to the V&A. Legacies of all sizes, large and small, make a real difference to what we can do and your support can help ensure that future generations enjoy the V&A as much as you have.
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Architectural A-Z Flash Cards and Wooden Blocks
The 36 European beech wooden building blocks and 26 whimsically illustrated ABC flash cards, introduce curious and creative kids to the fundamentals o…
Buy nowEvent - Open House London 2013 Tour
Sat 21 September 2013 11:00
FREE TOUR: Go on a tour of the Victoria and Albert Museum, including access to some areas usually closed to the public, and discover the rich and varied architecture of the V&A.
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