The V&A East Storehouse makes you proud to be a Londoner. Its one of the best experiences you can ever have in London. A totally new way to enjoy museums which fits perfectly with my ADHD head, way more than curated exhibitions. It allows you to roam what is one of the cleanest most organised spaces you'll ever be in that is steeped in history and significance to our human story. Its so well organised and the museum really entrusts vistors with the most precious and rare of stuff. An absolute honour to be able to walk through history this way and learn about how they sort and organise their veritable vast collection. But you would be severely underselling it if you think of it as just storage. This is an entirely novel experience with the museum going to extreme lengths to bring certain things to life in the most meticulous and detail oriented ways. I thoroughly enjoyed every level and spent hours wandering around exploring everything on offer. The standouts are indeed the sadly now demolished Robin Hood Gardens and the gorgeous Torrijos ceiling reassembled beautifully and with so much care. But it goes beyond that, the Frank Lloyd Wright Kaufman office is stunning, Praire modernism in full force that you cant even get at the Guggenheim or anywhere else. The Frankfurt kitchen is unbelievable and gives you perspective on the passage of time. The staff are so friendly, big smiles and they really ensure you are well taken care off. Make sure you pick up a guide or open it via QR on your phone as you walk. The coffeeshop is so cute and they serve a mean filter that I thoroughly enjoyed and kept me energised. Give yourself plenty of time you will need it. Some of the best of what London has got to offer. And its free. You leave thinking how calm all museums around the world arent this way. Its so much more refreshing than the over curated experience you get everywhere else. You basically make your own. I cant wait to come back! Its genuinely mind blowing and a really homage to our welcoming and diverse city. Thank you V&A.

Though it's not that easy to find. I did. I went for the Bowie but that was very small and a little disappointing, maybe it needs time to build. But the rest was much more rewarding. Amazing design. Very friendly and helpful staff. I saw so many beautiful things. From a tapestry from the Ballets Russell to Keith Moons drum kit and hundreds of delicious things. When showing the swords I would put a dark cloth behind them as it was impossible to photograph them on the white rails. A great place to visit.

V&A East Storehouse is a free museum store that offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at thousands of objects from the Victoria & Albert Museum's collection. Rather than traditional galleries, the objects are displayed as a working storehouse across three floors, allowing you to wander amongst an incredible variety of items. It's a really interesting concept that feels very different from a typical museum. There are musical instruments, furniture, artwork, swords, clothing, recreated rooms, and many more objects, including modern pieces documenting the history and culture of East London. You could have a quick look in around 30 minutes or easily spend much longer exploring. Toilets: Available on each floor. Lockers: Free lockers are provided for bags, as these aren't permitted inside the storehouse. They use your own chosen code and have handy clear windows.

Around a 15-minute walk through Stratford from the Underground station, the V&A Storehouse is a fascinating new addition to London’s museum scene. Housed in a vast five-storey warehouse (with four floors accessible to visitors), it offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the V&A’s extensive collections. The ground floor itself isn’t part of the main display space, but it features an impressive viewing platform overlooking the remarkable Agra Colonnade. The collection is arranged in numbered sections. It’s worth picking up the free black directory on arrival, as it explains the objects on display and corresponds to the numbered aisles throughout the warehouse, making it much easier to navigate. Some amazing items like the 60-es kitchen, the Kaufmann office and the conservation viewing area. The David Bowie Centre was one of the highlights, with an excellent display of costumes, personal items and memorabilia, complemented by music and video projections that create an immersive atmosphere. Facilities are good, with free lockers on the ground floor, a café, and both indoor and outdoor seating areas for a break. It’s a really innovative concept that allows visitors to explore thousands of objects that would normally remain hidden in storage. The only drawback is that it’s some distance from central London. However, if you’re making the journey, it’s well worth combining it with a visit to the nearby V&A East museum, which is around a 10-minute walk away.

Fantastic museum with warehouse like storage place. There are three levels to walk through, all indoor with details cataloguing of all the artifacts. The Robinhood Garden collection was quite impressive, similar to the one that was done in Seoul. There is a David Bowie section dedicated to his life works. At the entrance you have to deposit all your bags and water bottles in the safe deposit boxes which are free to use. There’s a nice cafe on the ground floor and lots of area to chill out. A nice museum to hang out for the day.