News: Museum of London sites set to reopen 19 May with extensions of Dub London: Bassline of a City and Havering Hoard: A Bronze Age Mystery

After five months of temporary closure, the Museum of London and the Museum of London Docklands plan to open their doors on Wednesday 19 May 2021, depending on government guidance, and welcome visitors once again. The Museum of London is pleased to announce that the exclusive display, Dub London: Bassline of a City, celebrating dub reggae music and culture... Continue Reading →

April 30, 2021 0

News: V&A to reopen on 19 May with three major exhibitions, new displays, and the transformed Raphael Court

Following a year of stop-start closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the V&A is delighted to announce that it will reopen its doors to visitors on Wednesday 19 May 2021, pending final confirmation from the government. With over 200,000 objects, six floors and seven miles of gallery space, all of the museum’s collection galleries will... Continue Reading →

April 15, 2021 0

News: Fabergé Eggs to go on show in UK for the first time for major exhibition on the goldsmith in London

Opening this November, the V&A announces Fabergé in London: Romance to Revolution, the first major exhibition devoted to the international prominence of the legendary Russian goldsmith and the importance of his little-known London branch. With a focus on Fabergé’s Edwardian high society clientele, the exhibition will shine a light on his triumphs in Britain as... Continue Reading →

April 1, 2021 0

News: Museum of London launches video series featuring London comedians during Women’s History Month

This International Women’s Day, the Museum of London is pleased to share the launch of an original video series created in collaboration with some of the funniest women in comedy. The five-part series will feature five London based comedians; Samantha Baines, Jenny Bede, Jen Ives, Thanyia Mooreand Leila Navabi. Each have created their own original short comedic pieces inspired by different... Continue Reading →

March 8, 2021 0

News: Museum of London to host exclusive free online event featuring Dermot O’Leary

Dermot O'Leary, broadcaster and author of the Toto the Ninja Cat series will be joined by Museum of London curator Meriel Jeater to delve into the history of London and find out what inspired Toto's newest adventures. From St. Paul's to the legend of Dick Whittington and his faithful cat Tom, discover surprising stories through... Continue Reading →

March 2, 2021 0

News: Museum of London acquires Mayor of Lambeth’s homemade ceremonial chain as part of Collecting COVID project

The Museum of London is pleased to announce that it has acquired a ceremonial chain created by Councillor Philip Normal, Mayor of Lambeth, as part of its ongoing Collecting COVID initiative. Normal made the chain, or collar, for his virtual appointment to Mayor of Lambeth on 22 April 2020 during the first national lockdown. Created... Continue Reading →

February 17, 2021 0

News: Museum of London acquires Tweets for Collecting COVID

Today, the Museum of London is announcing the acquisition of 13 Tweets from Londoners shared during the initial lockdown, in a strand of its ongoing Collecting COVID project entitled Going Viral. This follows on from research published in August 2020 by Twitter UK called History in the Tweeting, which identified seven behaviours that emerged or... Continue Reading →

January 28, 2021 0

News: V&A brings Raphael Cartoons to life at home, ahead of gallery reopening

Today, the V&A unveils a host of new digital content about the Raphael Cartoons for everyone to enjoy from home, ahead of the reopening of the transformed Raphael Court to the public after the latest national lockdown lifts. Available on the V&A website, the new online offering provides those based both in the UK and... Continue Reading →

January 28, 2021 0

News: V&A announces landmark exhibition Africa Fashion with public call-out for garments

Today the V&A reveals plans to stage a major exhibition celebrating the irresistible creativity, ingenuity and unstoppable global impact of contemporary African fashions. Opening June 2022, the exhibition will celebrate the vitality and innovation of this vibrant scene, as dynamic and varied as the African continent itself. Over 250 objects, drawn from the personal archives... Continue Reading →

January 21, 2021 0

News: Bags: Inside Out opening at the V&A this Saturday

On Saturday, the V&A will open Bags: Inside Out, the UK’s most comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the ultimate accessory. From designer handbags to despatch boxes, vanity cases to military rucksacks, the exhibition explores our longstanding fascination with the bag. Featuring innovative designs from Mulberry to Karl Lagerfeld, bags carried by Jane Birkin to Sarah Jessica... Continue Reading →

December 9, 2020 0