We are pleased to confirm that Prospect and PCS have agreed to suspend industrial action on 29 and 30 October 2026 to allow for further negotiations to take place.
All V&A museums will be open as normal this week, including all exhibitions and free displays at V&A South Kensington, The Music is Black at V&A East Museum and the David Bowie Centre at V&A East Storehouse. All free drop-in half-term activities for families will go ahead as planned.
While we are working to reinstate as much of our public programme as possible, some events may still be postponed or cancelled. Visitors should check What’s on for the latest information before travelling. Ticket holders for any affected events will be contacted directly.
We welcome this opportunity for constructive discussions with our trade union colleagues. Negotiations have been ongoing since February and we hope a resolution can be reached as soon as possible. Our latest pay offer delivers an average 4.18% pay rise and a 6.9% increase for our lowest-paid colleagues; increased bank holiday pay to 1.5, alongside a sector-leading bonus scheme and a subsidised food offer for staff at all V&A sites. All our staff are already paid at least the London Living Wage – and work is underway reviewing accreditation.
We are very grateful to our visitors, members and partners for their patience and understanding and look forward to welcoming everyone to our museums this week.
For the latest information, please refer to the relevant Plan your visit page:
V&A South Kensington: Plan your visit
Young V&A: Plan your visit
V&A East Museum: Plan your visit
V&A East Storehouse: Plan your visit
