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• use the bicycle racks outside. Folding bicycles are not permitted in the cloakrooms
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• do not touch the objects on display
• do not eat or drink in the galleries
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Open10.00 – 17.45 daily, 10.00 – 22.00 Fridays(selected galleries remain open after 17.45).Tunnel Entrance closes at 17.40 daily. The rest of the V&A commences closing at 17.30 daily and 21.45 on Fridays
EatingVisit the Café for a wide range of hot and cold food
ShoppingVisit our beautiful V&A Gift Shop for a full range of gifts, toys, jewellery and cards. The V&A Bookshop is devoted to books and, in addition, reflects our current major exhibition
DisabledaccessAssistance dogs are welcome. Wheelchairs, walking frames, sound enhancement equipment for guided tours, large print maps and a full access guide to the V&A are available from the Grand EntranceInformation Desk
FreefamilyactivitiesMany galleries have brilliant hands-on discovery areas and exhibits which are ideal for children. There are also family activities every weekend and most school holidays. Pick up a postcard for details
FreedailytoursandtalksThere are free tours and talks every day. See the screens in the entrances for details or pick up a leaflet for full listings of all our events and courses
InformationandassistanceWe want to make your visit as enjoyable as possible. If you have questions or need help at any time, please speak to a Gallery Assistant or ask at an Information Desk
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• use the bicycle racks outside. Folding bicycles are not permitted in the cloakrooms
• use dry materials only to draw in the galleries
• take photographs, but not with a tripod. Photography is not permitted in Raphael and Jewellery, special exhibitions or where the object’s label indicates a private loan
• do not touch the objects on display
• do not eat or drink in the galleries
• keep mobile phone use to a minimum
• do not smoke in the Museum or garden
• no sitting or swimming in the garden water feature
CCTV is in operation throughout the V&A
The V&A’s conditions of entry apply throughout the building
Open10.00 – 17.45 daily, 10.00 – 22.00 Fridays(selected galleries remain open after 17.45).Tunnel Entrance closes at 17.40 daily. The rest of the V&A commences closing at 17.30 daily and 21.45 on Fridays
EatingVisit the Café for a wide range of hot and cold food
ShoppingVisit our beautiful V&A Gift Shop for a full range of gifts, toys, jewellery and cards. The V&A Bookshop is devoted to books and, in addition, reflects our current major exhibition
DisabledaccessAssistance dogs are welcome. Wheelchairs, walking frames, sound enhancement equipment for guided tours, large print maps and a full access guide to the V&A are available from the Grand EntranceInformation Desk
FreefamilyactivitiesMany galleries have brilliant hands-on discovery areas and exhibits which are ideal for children. There are also family activities every weekend and most school holidays. Pick up a postcard for details
FreedailytoursandtalksThere are free tours and talks every day. See the screens in the entrances for details or pick up a leaflet for full listings of all our events and courses
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Welcome to the V&A, the world’s greatest museum of art and design
Our collections are spread over seven levels and organised by five major themes: Asia, Europe, Materials & Techniques, Modern and Exhibitions. See the index for a full list of all the collections within the themes, and the level they are on
Please ask a member of staff if you need help at any time
20 Highlights
Cover: Level 1, Chinese Vase
Level 1
Ardabil Carpet
42 Level 1
Bodhisattva Guanyin
44
Level 1
Suit of armour
45
Level 3
Silver ewer and basinElie Pacot
CabinetHenri-Auguste Fourdinois
Level 3101
Level 0
The Becket Casket
8
Level 2
Great Bed of Ware
57
Level 3
BoatbuildingJohn Constable
87
Level 3
Prince Charming costumeAdam Ant
106
Level 3
Hair ornament
91
Level 4
Burgess Decanter
122
Level 1
Bhairava
47a Level 1
Samson Slaying a PhilistineGiambologna
50a
44
69
Level 4
Deep Blue and Bronze Persian SetDale Chihuly
129
Level 3
Egg ChairPeter Ghyczy
76
Level 1
Tipu’s Tiger
41
Level 3
Snuffbox with flowers
72
Level 6
Artist at his EaselPablo Picasso
145
Level 3
Miniature portrait of Mrs Jane SmallHans Holbein
90a
Level 2
Burghley Nef
62
IndexDifferent parts of the same level are not necessarily linked – use the map to find the lift or stair which goes to the part you want to visit
China 1The T.T. Tsui Gallery
Islamic Middle East 1The Jameel Gallery
Japan 1The Toshiba Gallery
Korea 1The Samsung Gallery
Sculpture 1The Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation Gallery
South Asia 1The Nehru Gallery
South-East Asia 1
British Galleries 21500 – 1760British Galleries 4 1760 – 1900Cast Courts 1Europe 0 1600 – 1800Europe & America 3 1800 – 1900Medieval & Renaissance 0,1,2 300 – 1600Raphael 1Sculpture 1 1300 – 1600
20th Century 3
Architecture 4Ceramics 6Contemporary Glass 4The Märit Rausing Gallery
Fashion 1 Reopens Spring 2012Furniture 6 Opens November 2012Glass 4Gold, Silver & Mosaics 3The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Galleries
Ironwork 3Jewellery 3The William and Judith Bollinger Gallery
Leighton 3Metalware 3The Belinda Gentle Gallery
Paintings 3The Edwin and Susan Davies Galleries
Photography 1Portrait Miniatures 3The International Music and Art Foundation Gallery
Prints & Drawings 3The Julie and Robert Breckman Gallery
Sacred Silver 3 & Stained GlassThe Whiteley Galleries
SculptureThe Dorothy and Michael Hintze Galleries 1The Gilbert Bayes Gallery 3Silver 3The Whiteley Galleries
Tapestries 3Textiles 3Theatre & Performance 3
The Cult of Beauty: The Aesthetic 1 Movement 1860 – 1900 (2 April – 17 July 2011)Yohji Yamamoto 1 (12 March – 10 July 2011)Figures and Fictions: Contemporary 1 South African Photography (12 April – 17 July 2011)
Baby Change 0,1,2,4Bookshop 1Café 1Morris, Gamble & Poynter Rooms
Cloakroom 1Cloakroom 0Exit to Cromwell Road 1Exit to Exhibition Road 1Exit to Tunnel 0Garden 1The John Madejski Garden
Garden Café 1Gift Shop 1Hands-on exhibits 2,3,4Information 1Lecture Theatre 4,5LiftMeeting Point 1
Membership 1Members’ Room 4National Art Library 3Prints & Drawings 4 Study RoomRIBA Architecture 4 Study RoomsSackler Centre 0Sackler Centre for arts education
Seminar Room 3 5Seminar Room A 5Seminar Room B 6StairTickets 1Toilets 0,1,2,3,4,5Toilets 0,1,2,3,4Wi-Fi Please ask a member
of staff for assistance
Welcome to the V&A, the world’s greatest museum of art and design
Our collections are spread over seven levels and organised by five major themes: Asia, Europe, Materials & Techniques, Modern and Exhibitions. See the index for a full list of all the collections within the themes, and the level they are on
Please ask a member of staff if you need help at any time
20 Highlights
Cover: Level 4, Greenpiece, Ray Flavell
Level 1
Ardabil Carpet
42 Level 1
Bodhisattva Guanyin
44
Level 1
Suit of armour
45
Level 3
Silver ewer and basinElie Pacot
CabinetHenri-Auguste Fourdinois
Level 3101
Level 0
The Becket Casket
8
Level 2
Great Bed of Ware
57
Level 3
BoatbuildingJohn Constable
87
Level 3
Prince Charming costumeAdam Ant
106
Level 3
Hair ornament
91
Level 4
Burgess Decanter
122
Level 1
Bhairava
47a Level 1
Samson Slaying a PhilistineGiambologna
50a
131
69
Level 4
Deep Blue and Bronze Persian SetDale Chihuly
129
Level 3
Egg ChairPeter Ghyczy
76
Level 1
Tipu’s Tiger
41
Level 3
Snuffbox with flowers
72
Level 6
Artist at his EaselPablo Picasso
145
Level 3
Miniature portrait of Mrs Jane SmallHans Holbein
90a
Level 2
Burghley Nef
62
IndexDifferent parts of the same level are not necessarily linked – use the map to find the lift or stair which goes to the part you want to visit
China 1The T.T. Tsui Gallery
Islamic Middle East 1The Jameel Gallery
Japan 1The Toshiba Gallery
Korea 1The Samsung Gallery
Sculpture 1The Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation Gallery
South Asia 1The Nehru Gallery
South-East Asia 1
British Galleries 21500 – 1760British Galleries 4 1760 – 1900Cast Courts 1Europe 0 1600 – 1800Europe & America 3 1800 – 1900Medieval & Renaissance 0,1,2 300 – 1600Raphael 1Sculpture 1 1300 – 1600
20th Century 3
Architecture 4Ceramics 6Contemporary Glass 4The Märit Rausing Gallery
Fashion 1 Reopens Spring 2012Furniture 6 Opens November 2012Glass 4Gold, Silver & Mosaics 3The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Galleries
Ironwork 3Jewellery 3The William and Judith Bollinger Gallery
Leighton 3Metalware 3The Belinda Gentle Gallery
Paintings 3The Edwin and Susan Davies Galleries
Photography 1Portrait Miniatures 3The International Music and Art Foundation Gallery
Prints & Drawings 3The Julie and Robert Breckman Gallery
Sacred Silver 3 & Stained GlassThe Whiteley Galleries
SculptureThe Dorothy and Michael Hintze Galleries 1The Gilbert Bayes Gallery 3Silver 3The Whiteley Galleries
Tapestries 3Textiles 3Theatre & Performance 3
The Cult of Beauty: The Aesthetic 1 Movement 1860 – 1900 (2 April – 17 July 2011)Yohji Yamamoto 1 (12 March – 10 July 2011)Figures and Fictions: Contemporary 1 South African Photography (12 April – 17 July 2011)
Baby Change 0,1,2,4Bookshop 1Café 1Morris, Gamble & Poynter Rooms
Cloakroom 1Cloakroom 0Exit to Cromwell Road 1Exit to Exhibition Road 1Exit to Tunnel 0Garden 1The John Madejski Garden
Garden Café 1Gift Shop 1Hands-on exhibits 2,3,4Information 1Lecture Theatre 4,5LiftMeeting Point 1
Membership 1Members’ Room 4National Art Library 3Prints & Drawings 4 Study RoomRIBA Architecture 4 Study RoomsSackler Centre 0Sackler Centre for arts education
Seminar Room 3 5Seminar Room A 5Seminar Room B 6StairTickets 1Toilets 0,1,2,3,4,5Toilets 0,1,2,3,4Wi-Fi Please ask a member
of staff for assistance
BookshopCaféMorris, Gamble & Poynter Rooms
CloakroomExit to Cromwell RoadExit to Exhibition RoadGardenThe John Madejski Garden
Garden CaféGift ShopInformationMeeting PointMembershipTicketsToilets
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Islamic Middle EastThe Jameel Gallery
JapanThe Toshiba Gallery
KoreaThe Samsung Gallery
SculptureThe Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation Gallery
South AsiaThe Nehru Gallery
South-East Asia
FACILITIESEUROPE Rooms
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IronworkJewelleryThe William and Judith Bollinger Gallery
LeightonMetalwareThe Belinda Gentle Gallery
PaintingsThe Edwin and Susan Davies Galleries
Portrait MiniaturesThe International Music and Art Foundation Gallery
Prints & DrawingsThe Julie and Robert Breckman Gallery
Sacred Silver& Stained GlassThe Whiteley Galleries
SculptureThe Gilbert Bayes Gallery
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TapestriesTextilesTheatre & Performance
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91 – 93
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CeramicsFurnitureOpens November 2012
136 – 146133 – 135
MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES Rooms
ArchitectureContemporary GlassThe Märit Rausing Gallery
Glass
127 – 128a
131
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Rooms
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Major exhibitions this spring and summer Coming soon
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With the recent spectacular transformation of our galleries and garden, there has never been a better time to join the V&A. Become a Member and you can enjoy unlimited free entry to exhibitions like The Cult of Beauty: The Aesthetic Movement 1860 – 1900 and Yohji Yamamoto without having to pre-book. You will also be invited to special previews of new galleries and major exhibitions, receive the V&A Magazine and be able to use our Members’ Room. Plus you will have access to a programme of exclusive Members’ events including tours, trips and high profile speakers
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Frederic Leighton, Pavonia, courtesy of Christie’s, 1858 – 59. Private Collection
Postmodernism: Style and Subversion 1970 – 199021 September 2011 – 8 January 2012 Supported by the Friends of the V&A
Charles Moore (with Perez Architects), ‘Piazza d’Italia,’ 1976 – 79. New Orleans, Louisiana. © Norman McGrath
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The Cult of Beauty: The Aesthetic Movement 1860 – 19002 April – 17 July 2011 Sponsored by Bank of America Merrill Lynch
This is the first major exhibition to comprehensively explore Aestheticism, an extraordinary artistic movement which sought to escape the ugliness and materialism of the Victorian era by creating a new kind of art and beauty. It brings together many of the greatest masterpieces of painting along with sculpture, design, furniture, architecture, fashion and literature, and includes iconic works by Burne-Jones, Whistler, Leighton, Rossetti, William Morris and Oscar Wilde
Exhibition also supported by Liberty
Messina/Musina Pieter and Maryna Vermeulen with Timana Phosiwa 2006 © Pieter Hugo. Courtesy of Michael Stevenson, Cape Town and Yossi Milo, New York
Yohji Yamamoto at the V&A, red and black boiled wool jacket and skirt, Autumn/Winter 2009. Photography Nick Knight Art Direction Peter Saville
Figures and Fictions: Contemporary South African Photography12 April – 17 July 2011Sponsored by Standard Bank
Figures and Fictions will feature works by some of the most exciting and inventive photographers living and working in South Africa today. The exhibition will present the vibrant and sophisticated photographic culture that has emerged in post-apartheid South Africa. The works on display will respond to the country’s powerful rethinking of issues of identity across race, gender, class and politics
Power of Making 6 September 2011 – 2 January 2012
Yohji Yamamoto12 March – 10 July 2011
The V&A presents one of the most influential and enigmatic fashion designers of the last forty years, Yohji Yamamoto. Yamamoto is a visionary designer who has made a vital contribution to fashion, challenging traditional norms of clothing with his avant-garde style. This is his first major solo show in the UK and is an installation-based retrospective showcasing over 80 women’s and menswear garments, which are most representative of his work
Imaging partner Canon UK Ltd.
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