Visitor research

Seating and sitting in the V&A: An observational study

A pilot study conducted in late 2009 investigated three circulation areas in the V&A - the Grand Entrance, Grand Entrance Steps, and the Sackler Centre reception, to explore how these spaces and the styles of seating provided are used by museum visitors. The study shows that differentiated spaces with varied styles of seating are an important aspect of the Museum’s visitor provision.

Conference proceedings: interactive learning in Museums of Art

This major international conference considered whether the interactive interpretation so common in museums of science and technology is appropriate in an art and design context.

Learning & interpretation: evaluation at the V&A

Evaluation is a consultation process. Any  concept being developed at the V&A needs to  communicate with an audience. That communication is a two-way process, and therefore the project needs to be developed with co-operation of the  audience. A project team cannot know  everything about the anticipated audience . Evaluation questions assumptions about understandings, attitudes, beliefs, learning processes and audience attraction to the proposed V&A project.

National Art Library access and facilities for visitors with disabilities

A guide providing information on access arangements and services and facilities for disabled visitors to the National Art Library, as well as to the Prints & Drawings Study Room and the Blythe House Reading Room, Olympia. It also contains a link to download a PDF version of the information.

Summer Placement at the Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam