V&A East Museum Will Open in London's Olympic Park in April 2026
The V&A East, designed by the Irish architecture firm O'Donnell + Tuomey, will open to the public on April 18, 2026.
www.artnews.comHere’s the latest on V&A East openings:
- V&A East Storehouse opened to the public on May 31, 2025, in Stratford's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as part of East Bank; it’s described as a behind-the-scenes access hub with an “Order an Object” experience.[1][4]
- The companion V&A East Museum is scheduled to open in spring 2026, with reports naming an opening date of April 18, 2026, in East London; it will host galleries, live programs, and commissions as part of the new East Bank cultural quarter.[2][5][6]
- Broad media coverage from late 2025 to 2026 confirms the museum opening window in spring 2026, with several outlets reiterating the planned April 2026 launch and the project’s emphasis on accessibility and audience co-creation.[5][6][2]
Illustration of the two sites:
- V&A East Storehouse: a public-facing archive and experience hub in Stratford that invites visitors to explore the V&A’s collections with flexible viewing options.[1]
- V&A East Museum: a five-story building designed for exhibitions, performances, and local engagement, opening in 2026 to complete the East Bank cultural complex.[6][2]
Key takeaway:
- Storehouse is already open and focuses on access and behind-the-scenes experiences; the full museum element is planned to open in April 2026, completing the V&A East pair in London’s East Bank.[2][1]
Would you like a concise timeline with exact dates and primary locations, or help planning a visit itinerary once the museum opening approaches?[1][2]