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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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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V&A Members enjoy a wealth of benefits, including free entry to exhibitions, previews, exciting events and the V&A Members’ Room. In addition, you will be supporting the vital work of the V&A.
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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 - Discovering Architecture tour
Mon 08 April 2013 11:00
FAMILY EVENT: Meet Architect Mike Davies from Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners as he takes you on a tour of his favourite parts of the V&A before trying the new Discovering Architecture back-pack.
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