London · Hackney Wick · Art & galleries

V&A East Storehouse.

Explore a different side of a museum: collection storage and objects in a working cultural space in east London.

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Plan your visit

Free general admission without booking. Open daily 10am–6pm, with late opening until 10pm on Thursday and Saturday. Bags and coats go in the free lockers before entering the collection.

Where to find it

2 Parkes Street, London E20 3AX

The V&A's London venues are in different neighbourhoods. Choose South Kensington, Bethnal Green or Stratford rather than trying to fit all of them into one afternoon.

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Visitor information

Admission and practical details checked against the venue’s information on 10 October 2026.

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