The V&A Archive
The institutional archives of the V&A and its predecessor organisations date from 1837 to the present day stored at…
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Study rooms
The V&A has a number of study rooms where additional material from the collections can be viewed.
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V&A publications in the National Art Library
In its role as the Library of the Victoria and Albert Museum, the National Art Library has a special responsibility…
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Size of the V&A collections
How many items are there in the V&A collections? How many collection items are on display? & How much of the V&A co…
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Researching theatre and performance
Recommended resources about the performing arts within the V&A's Theatre and Performance Collections and elsewhere,…
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Archive of Art & Design
The Archive of Art and Design (AAD) collects, conserves and makes available for research the archives of individual…
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Visitor research
Researching the visitor experience
Henry Goodman: Researching Shylock in The Merchant of Venice (2000)
Henry Goodman: Researching Shylock in The Merchant of Venice (2000)
Two Pooped-out Pop Chairs: What is the Future for our Plastic Collections?
One of the greatest challenges facing the conservator today is how to deal with modern materials. Modern materials have become increasingly important in museum collections and the Victoria and Albert Museum is no exception.
An Improved Storage System for the Clock Collection
This article describes a single component of the V& A's new storage system at Blythe House: a space specifically designed to accommodate the displaced collection of clocks.  
V&A + RIBA Collections
Discover the collections of the V&A and the RIBA; together they form the world's most comprehensive architectural resource
A gift in your will
You may not have thought of including a gift to a museum in your will, but the V&A is a charity and legacies form an important source of funding for our work. It is not just the great collectors and the wealthy who leave legacies to the V&A. Legacies of all sizes, large and small, make a real difference to what we can do and your support can help ensure that future generations enjoy the V&A as much as you have.
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