FuturePlan is transforming the V&A by revitalising visitor facilities and redisplaying the collections. Using the best architects and designers, we are bringing the V&A into the 21st century and restoring modern design and innovation to the heart of the museum.
New courtyard, entrance and exhibition galleries
The V&A is embarking upon a major development project to create new galleries and public spaces accessed through an…
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The Clothworkers' Centre for Textiles and Fashion Study and Conservation
A new world-class facility dedicated to the study and conservervation of textiles and fashion. The centre will brin…
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New furniture galleries
Major new galleries to present the V&A's outstanding British and international furniture from the 15th century to t…
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Renovation of Room 40 (Fashion)
A major renovation of Room 40 will reveal the historic features of the gallery. First opened in 1909 and known as t…
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Renovation of the Cast Courts
The V&A has appointed Julian Harrap Architects and Metaphor for the refurbishment of its famous Cast Courts. First …
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New Europe 1600 - 1800 galleries
Stunning new galleries to contain some of the most magnificent and elaborate works of art and design in the V&A col…
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Development of the portrait miniatures gallery, 2005
In March 2005, the V&A opened a new portrait miniatures gallery , generously funded by the International Music and Art Foundation. The V&A has the national collection of British portrait miniatures.
Development of the prints and drawings galleries, 2003
The Julie and Robert Breckman Gallery of Prints and Drawings was formally opened in 2005 by HRH Princess Alexandra following a generous gift from Julie and Robert Breckman. Together with the Miniatures gallery, it forms a continuation of the first five rooms of the Paintings galleries.
Development of the metalware gallery, 2004
The new Belinda Gentle Gallery shows over 200 pieces from the Museum's outstanding collections of brass, pewter and cutlery dating from 1400 to the present day. It includes rare archaeological finds of medieval dining pewter, 18th-century brass tobacco boxes and spectacular, semi-abstract contemporary pieces.
Development of the signage, 2004
In 2004, a new signage system was introduced to provide a consistent visual vocabulary for use throughout the building. All the old signs were removed to make the spaces feel cleaner, elegant and less cluttered.
Refurbishment of the paintings galleries, 2003
In 2003, the refurbished paintings galleries were reopened. Generously supported by Edwin and Susan Davies OBE, there are five galleries, situated at the northern end of a sequence of rooms originally purpose-built to display paintings.
British Design 1948–2012: Innovation in the Modern Age
31 March–12 August 2012
Showcasing over 300 British design objects, this exhibition celebrates the best of British post-war art and design from the 1948 ‘Austerity Games' to the summer of 2012.
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