David Bowie Centre
A new permanent home for David Bowie’s archive
A new permanent home for David Bowie’s archive
A single room featuring guest-curated displays, including spaces where you can book time one-to-one with items from the archive.
Part of V&A East Storehouse, Hackney Wick.
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Part of V&A East Storehouse, Hackney Wick.
FAQs: find out more about access and booking objects
Display highlights
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Suit, designed by Peter Hall for David Bowie on the 'Serious Moonlight tour', 1983, England -
Shoes, designed by Pelican Footwear (219 Bowery NYC) for David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust, 1972, United States -
Ziggy Stardust figurine, made by a fan for David Bowie, date unknown -
Red Steinberger Hohner electric guitar (G2 Tremelo model) with case and accessories, gifted to David Bowie in 2000 and used in ‘Valentine’s Day’ music video, 2013 -
Suit, designed by Freddie Burretti for David Bowie in the 'Life on Mars?' music video, 1972, Britain -
Barbie Doll, dressed as Ziggy Stardust (David Bowie), made by Mattel, 2019, United States -
EMS Synthi AKS synthesizer, used by Brian Eno and David Bowie for Heroes, Low and Lodger, 1970s, Britain -
Costume, designed by Diana Moseley for David Bowie for the 'Glass Spider' tour, 1987, Spain -
A BRITs Icon award, presented to David Bowie, 2016, Britain
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The acquisition of the David Bowie Archive and creation of the David Bowie Centre has been made possible thanks to the David Bowie Estate and a generous donation from the Blavatnik Family Foundation and Warner Music Group
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Inside the David Bowie Centre. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London