What's On
Showing all events on Sunday 4 March 2012
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Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton:
Wed 8 February 2012–Sun 22 April 2012
EXHIBITION: To celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the V&A is holding an exhibition of portraits of Her Majesty by photographer Cecil Beaton (1904-1980). Presenting highlights of the V&A’s archive of Beaton’s royal photography, the exhibition will depict the Queen in her roles as princess, monarch and mother and include a number of photographs never before seen as well as Beaton’s diaries and letters
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National Video Archive Performance (NVAP)
Free entrySun 22 January 2012–Sun 17 June 2012
SPECIAL EVENT: NVAP has documented over 250 theatre performances ranging from West-End hits and pantomimes to musicals and physical theatre. To celebrate 20 years of NVAP, the V&A proudly presents a selection of NVAP recordings documenting British theatre.
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Back-packs & Trails
Free entrySat 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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Drop in Design
Free entrySun 7 September 2008–Sun 30 December 2012
FAMILY EVENT: Every Sunday and during some school holidays, from 10.30 to 17.00 explore the V&A's collections through drawing and making activities. Choose a challenge, hunt for ideas in the galleries then create and make your own designs as a family - from fantasy doors to fancy hats.
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Daily Introductory Tour
Free entryMon 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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Medieval & Renaissance Tour 11.30
Free entryThu 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
Free entryFri 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
Free entryMon 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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