http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlA complete list of Whats On at Victoria and Albert Museumhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/images/view_logo_rss_small.gifhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.html60http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlHead to the free Drop in Design at V&A events and get creative over the weekend and during the school holidays (10.30am - 5pm every Sunday)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlHighly detailed illustrated manuscript pages from the 15th to the 19th century, together with book covers and paintings on cloth. (Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.45pm, Fri 10am-10pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Dec 31 2012)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlWorld renowned museum of art and design, with unrivalled collections of artefacts from the past 3,000 years including a dazzling array of ceramics, fashion, furniture, glass, jewellery, metalwork, paintings, photographs, sculpture and textiles. At weekends and during half term and school holidays, there is a multitude of family-oriented drop-in sessions. (Jan-Dec, Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.45pm, Fri 10am-10pm, selected galleries open after 6pm, closed Dec 24-26)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlMore than 120 cloisonne-enamelled objects and vases from the late-17th century to the 20th century by artists and designers including Hayashi Kodenji, Namikawa Yasuyuki of Kyoto and Namikawa Sosuke of Tokyo. (Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.45pm, Fri 10am-10pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Aug 19 2012)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlHistorical weapons, armour, tools and locks with etched-metal designs, from southern Germany and northern Italy. (Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.45pm, Fri 10am-10pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Jun 30)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlAn exhibition entitled the House of Annie Lennox at V&A Museum takes place as part of their Postmodernism exhibition this winter, as the international singer showcases her varied talents (10am - 5.45pm)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlFeaturing costumes, videos, interviews, images and personal objects, exploring the image, inspiration and style of Annie Lennox, presented in collaboration with the singer-songwriter. (From Sep 15, Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.45pm, Fri 10am-10pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Feb 26)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlObjects from the museum's collections exploring inspirational figures from the worlds of religion, mythology, folk tales and popular culture. (Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.45pm, Fri 10am-10pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Apr 25)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlHistorical prints, drawings, textiles, ceramics and glass from the museum's collections. (Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.45pm, Fri 10am-10pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Apr 1)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlInstallations, films, ceramics and objects investigating the effects of rapid globalisation and capitalism on traditional Chinese production techniques and cultural heritage. (Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.45pm, Fri 10am-10pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Mar 18)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlContemporary ceramics made in collaboration with the factories in China's most historically important city for the production of porcelain, by Roger Law, Felicity Aylieff, Ah Xian and Takeshi Yasuda. (Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.45pm, Fri 10am-10pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Mar 25)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlOriginal manuscripts by the well-known writer, focusing on his most autobiographical novel, David Copperfield. (Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.45pm, Fri 10am-10pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Apr 1)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlDrawings, paintings and objects from the V&A and RIBA collection highlighting Prince Albert's cultural and architectural aspirations. (Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.45pm, Fri 10am-10pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Apr 29)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlPaintings from the early-20th century by the Indian poet best known for being the first non-European writer to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. (From Dec 11, Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.45pm, Fri 10am-10pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Mar 4)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlDrawings and paintings reflecting Potter's deep connections with the Lake District, exploring the role of her legacy in the preservation of British heritage. (Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.45pm, Fri 10am-10pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Jun 10)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlContemporary textiles, featuring a brocaded shawl made from the silk of over a million female golden orb-weaver spiders collected in Madagascar, together information and a video explaining the process. (Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.45pm, Fri 10am-10pm, ends Jun 5)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlA stunning golden spider silk scarf at V&A makes part of a very special display during 2012 as the one off piece, made from over a million spiders' silk, (10am - 6pm)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlOfficial and informal portraits of Queen Elizabeth II, depicting the monarch in her roles as princess, mother, sister and head of state, shown together with film clips, letters and diaries. (From Feb 8, Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.45pm, Fri 10am-10pm, ends Apr 22)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlThe Queen by Cecil Beaton exhibition takes place at the V&A Museum during 2012 to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee (10am - 6pm)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlMake a spider and weave a web in a drop-in activity. (Feb 11-19, 10.30am-5pm)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlDeirdre Murphy discusses Queen Elizabeth II's clothes. (Feb 15, 1pm-1.45pm)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlThe editor-at-large and creative consultant for Vogue Japan talks about Italian fashion. (Feb 17, 7pm-9pm)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlThe architect discusses his ongoing projects and his principle of the urban room. (Feb 28, 7pm)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlSusan Pugh discusses the subject. (Feb 29, 1pm)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlSusanna Brown discusses the photographer's influences and his fascination with monarchy and celebrity. (Mar 7, 1pm)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlThe portrait photographer discusses his work. (Mar 9, 7pm-8pm)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlVal Blyth discusses how the museum collections are protected. (Mar 12, 11am-12noon)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlA celebration shown through drawings, scale model designs, photographs, costumes and installation, of over 30 British theatre designers, architects and artists including Antony Gormley, Rae Smith, Ralph Koltai and Es Devlin. (From Mar 17, Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.45pm, Fri 10am-10pm)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlA major exhibition detailing the story of British graphic design, from the 1948 'Austerity Olympics' period, to the current day. The display includes a 1961 E-type Jaguar, a six metre model of Concorde, and an evening dress by Alexander McQueen. Sponsored by Ernst & Young. (From Mar 31, Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.45pm, closing commences 5.35pm, Fri 10am-10pm, closing commences 9.50pm, ends Aug 12)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlThe British Design exhibition London event taking place at the V&A Museum during 2012 aims to highlight the best in British creative design talent from 1948 to 2012 (10am - 5.45pm)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlA stunning ballgowns exhibition at V&A Museum takes place in the newly restored Fashion Galleries for 2012, bringing the glamour of British ballgowns to museum visitors from the 1950s to present day (10am - 5.45pm)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlAn exhibition of around 60 ballgowns dating from 1950 to the present day, showcasing British designers including Norman Hartnell and Alexander McQueen, worn by a number of public figures and celebrities including Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Princess Diana and Bianca Jagger. Sponsored by Coutts. (From May 19, Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.45pm, Fri 10am-10pm, ends Jan 6)http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlhttp://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/victoria-and-albert-museum-whats-on-venue-20105.htmlAn exploration of the role that costume design plays in cinema, featuring over 100 costumes including Dorothy's pinafore dress from The Wizard of Oz, Holly Golightly's dress by Hubert De Givenchy, from Breakfast at Tiffany's, and costumes worn by Meryl Streep in The Iron Lady, designed by Consolata Boyle. Sponsored by Harry Winston. (From Oct 20, Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.30pm, last entry 5pm, Fri 10am-9.30pm, last entry 9pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Jan 27)