Asian Department
The collections of the Asian Department cover a period of more than 5000 years, from 3,500 BC to the present day, and a huge region that encompasses China, Korea and Japan;…
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Conservation department
The Conservation Department is responsible for the preservation, conservation, investigation and display of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collections. Combining an exper…
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Contemporary department
Established in 1999, the department works to strengthen links between current creative practice and the V&A’s programmes and collections. Working with innovative artists an…
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Development Department
The Development department raises money for the V&A. The department runs the Membership programme on behalf of the Friends of the V&A, and is the point of contact for indiv…
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Furniture, textiles & fashion department
The Furniture collection consists of more than 14,000 pieces from Britain, Europe and America, dating from the Middle Ages to the present day. The national collection of Te…
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Learning Department
The Learning Department is responsible for developing and delivering learning programmes and gallery interpretation, managing the Sackler Centre for arts education, evaluat…
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Photographic studio
The Photographic Studio in the V&A has a long history, as long as the museum itself going back to 1856, it is a service department within the Collections Services Division …
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Public Affairs
Public Affairs is responsible for the V&A brand and for museum's relationship with all visitors and includes responsibility for the press office, marketing, exhibitions, co…
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Research Department
Research is a core activity of the Victoria and Albert Museum helping to develop the public understanding of the art and artefacts of many of the great cultures of the worl…
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Security & visitor services department
The Security & Visitor Services Department aim to make your visit to the V&A enjoyable and inspirational. We seek to provide optimum access to the collections and exhibitio…
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Technical Services Department
Technical Services Department install, pack, move and mount the objects, artworks and exhibitions that the public come to the Museum to see.
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Word & Image department
The Word & Image department (WID) is responsible for the Museum’s collections of prints, drawings, paintings, photographs, designs, computer art, books and archives, includ…
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Japanese Art and Design (New Edition)
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