Designing the V&A: The Story of our Museum

Illustration of the V&A museum's facade

Event schedule details

Saturday 6 June and Sunday 7 June

13.00–14.00

Event location details

Exhibition Road

Discover what makes the V&A building in South Kensington as fascinating as the objects it contains!

Join a V&A volunteer guide for an architectural tour taking you through the history of this unique setting for the museum's collections.

Trace the history of the museum through the visionary architects, designers, artists and directors who created one of the best loved buildings in the world.

Visitor information

Tours will depart from the South Ken Culture Quarter Tent, on the south end of Exhibition Road.

This is a drop-in event that is best suited for adults. 

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Event categories

  • Adults
  • Talks and tours
Illustration of the V&A museum's facade