{"id":52139,"date":"2025-10-08T07:00:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T06:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/?p=52139"},"modified":"2025-10-07T21:54:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T20:54:41","slug":"view-floors-of-wonderful-treasures-at-the-remarkable-va-east-storehouse-in-hackney-wick-london-28-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/view-floors-of-wonderful-treasures-at-the-remarkable-va-east-storehouse-in-hackney-wick-london-28-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"See three floors of wonderful treasures at the remarkable V&#038;A East Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London &#8211; 28 photos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/v-a-storehouse-photos-01.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: a visit to the remarkable V&amp;A Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Opening last month, the V&amp;A East Storehouse is a huge, three floor warehouse offering precedented access to the V&amp;A collections and archives.<\/p>\n<p>Billed as a &#8220;unique new museum experience,&#8221; the ever changing displays invite visitors to take a look behind the scenes and wander amongst half a million creative works, spanning every era, discipline, and corner of the globe.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/v-a-storehouse-photos-02.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: a visit to the remarkable V&amp;A Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Open seven days a week, and located a short walk from Hackney Wick station, admission is free and you can even go online and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vam.ac.uk\/info\/order-an-object\">Order an Object<\/a> to view close up and personal. It&#8217;s a brilliant idea.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/v-a-storehouse-photos-03.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: a visit to the remarkable V&amp;A Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The ultra modern space displays artworks over three floors.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/v-a-storehouse-photos-04.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: a visit to the remarkable V&amp;A Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some of the objects appear quite random and bear no relation to the items next to them, but that only adds to the sense of adventure.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/v-a-storehouse-photos-05.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: a visit to the remarkable V&amp;A Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Keith Moon&#8217;s drum cases.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/v-a-storehouse-photos-06.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: a visit to the remarkable V&amp;A Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/v-a-storehouse-photos-07.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: a visit to the remarkable V&amp;A Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/v-a-storehouse-photos-08.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: a visit to the remarkable V&amp;A Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/v-a-storehouse-photos-09.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: a visit to the remarkable V&amp;A Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/v-a-storehouse-photos-18.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: a visit to the remarkable V&amp;A Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/v-a-storehouse-photos-10.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: a visit to the remarkable V&amp;A Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The storehouse provides a new permanent home for David Bowie\u2019s archive, and comes with a bookable creative workspace.<\/p>\n<p>Admission is free but you need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vam.ac.uk\/exhibitions\/david-bowie-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">book a timed ticket to gain entry.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can view the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brixtonbuzz.com\/2025\/09\/in-photos-david-bowie-centre-at-the-va-east-storehouse-in-hackney-wick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">photos from our visit here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/v-a-storehouse-photos-11.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: a visit to the remarkable V&amp;A Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/v-a-storehouse-photos-12.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: a visit to the remarkable V&amp;A Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/v-a-storehouse-photos-24.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: a visit to the remarkable V&amp;A Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A smart fitted kitchen from 1920s Frankfurt is on display.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/v-a-storehouse-photos-13.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: a visit to the remarkable V&amp;A Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/v-a-storehouse-photos-14.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: a visit to the remarkable V&amp;A Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/v-a-storehouse-photos-15.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: a visit to the remarkable V&amp;A Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/v-a-storehouse-photos-16.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: a visit to the remarkable V&amp;A Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Looking up at the 500-year-old Torrijos ceiling, which once graced a palace near Toledo in Spain.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/v-a-storehouse-photos-17.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: a visit to the remarkable V&amp;A Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Support the Miners mug from the 1980s.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/v-a-storehouse-photos-19.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: a visit to the remarkable V&amp;A Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/v-a-storehouse-photos-20.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: a visit to the remarkable V&amp;A Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Designed by influential American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, the the Kaufmann Office has been beautifully rebuilt inside the Storehouse.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/v-a-storehouse-photos-21.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: a visit to the remarkable V&amp;A Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/v-a-storehouse-photos-22.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: a visit to the remarkable V&amp;A Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A Space Echo unit, much beloved by psychedelic bands and reggae artists.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/v-a-storehouse-photos-23.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: a visit to the remarkable V&amp;A Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/v-a-storehouse-photos-25.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: a visit to the remarkable V&amp;A Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Measuring in at 34 by 38 feet, Picasso\u2019s huge set design for the Ballets Russes is<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"> the largest canvas ever designed by the artist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/pics\/v-a-storehouse-photos-26.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: a visit to the remarkable V&amp;A Storehouse in Hackney Wick, London\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Opening hours<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vam.ac.uk\/east\/storehouse\/visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VA East Storehouse<\/a><br \/>\nDaily: 10.00 \u2013 18.00<br \/>\nThursday and Saturday: 10.00 \u2013 22.00<\/p>\n<h4>Getting to the Storehouse<\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d1240.6021879859127!2d-0.0214382!3d51.5461513!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x48761d0cfd5f0b0f%3A0x53144db615c00145!2sV%26A%20East%20Storehouse!5e0!3m2!1sen!2suk!4v1759868080406!5m2!1sen!2suk\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Parkes Street, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Hackney Wick, London, E20 3AX<\/p>\n<p>V&amp;A East Storehouse main entrance is on Parkes Street, E20 3AX, located inside the Here East building.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hackney Wick Overground is 0.3 miles away (8-minute walk)<\/li>\n<li>Stratford station is 0.9 miles away (20-minute walk)<\/li>\n<li>Stratford International is 0.8 miles away (17-minute walk)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All stations have step free access.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tfl.gov.uk\/bus\/route\/388\/\">388 bus route<\/a>\u00a0stops outside Here East.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hereeast.com\/get-here\/\">Here East bus shuttles<\/a>\u00a0run from Stratford stations Monday-Friday<b>,<\/b>\u00a0every 10 minutes 6:30am to 9pm<br \/>\nThere are bike lanes throughout the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. There are cycle racks and Santander Cycle docks on Parkes Street<a>.<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Join the discussion<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.net\/forums\/threads\/london-art-exhibitions-installations-and-events-photos-and-chat.374789\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">London art exhibitions, installations and events \u2013 photos and chat\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Opening last month, the V&amp;A East Storehouse is a huge, three floor warehouse offering precedented access to the V&amp;A collections and archives. 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