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British Design 1948-2012:

Sat 31 March 2012–Sun 12 August 2012

EXHIBITION: Celebrate the best of British post-war art and design from the 1948 ‘austerity’ games to the
summer of 2012. The exhibition highlights significant moments in the history of British design and how the country continues to nurture artistic talent and be a world leader in creativity and design.

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Ballgowns:

Sat 19 May 2012–Sun 6 January 2013

EXHIBITION: This spring the V&A celebrates the opening of the newly renovated Fashion galleries with an exhibition of beautiful ballgowns, red carpet evening dresses and catwalk showstoppers.

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Back-packs & Trails

Sat 27 December 2008–Mon 31 December 2012

FAMILY EVENT: Journey across the V&A with fantastic stories, games and multi-sensory materials. Choose from Back-Packs, trails or, for the under 5s, an Agent Animal bag.

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Daily Introductory Tour

Mon 19 January 2009–Mon 31 December 2012

TOUR: Join this daily one hour tour which describes the history of the V&A and introduces a selection of treasures from the Museum's outstanding collections.

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Late Medieval & Early Renaissance 11/12

Tue 13 September 2011–Tue 10 July 2012

COURSE: Study dynamic innovations and discoveries in the visual arts between 1250 and 1500, one of the richest and most fascinating periods in the history of western European art. Tuesdays, 13 September 2011– 10 July 2012 (over 3 terms)

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Medieval & Renaissance Tour 11.30

Thu 27 May 2010–Mon 31 December 2012

TOUR: Join this daily one hour tour which introduces the V&A's stunning Medieval & Renaissance Galleries. Starting at the Meeting Point, Grand Entrance at 11.30.

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Theatre & Performance Galleries Tour

Fri 19 February 2010–Mon 31 December 2012

TOUR: Take a guided tour of the V&A's exciting theatre and performance collections, including rock & pop posters, theatre and ballet costumes, puppets, stage sets and more! See new costumes from the Lion King now on display.

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British Galleries Tour

Mon 19 January 2009–Mon 31 December 2012

TOUR: Join this daily one hour tour which introduces the V&A's stunning British Galleries which house the most comprehensive collection of British design and art on view anywhere in the world.

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John Hegarty

Tue 29 May 2012 19:00

EVENING TALK: Hear how John Hegarty, co-founder of the global advertising firm Bartle Bogle Hegarty, develops his ideas and his views on the world of international advertising.

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