V&A East Storehouse to Feature Bowie Archive

The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is set to open its new V&A East Storehouse in London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on May 31, 2025, featuring over 500,000 works, including the highly anticipated David Bowie Centre, which will house over 90,000 items from the late artist's career. Highlights of the Bowie Centre will include iconic costumes, handwritten lyrics, and innovative installations that explore his creative process. The Storehouse will also introduce a groundbreaking 'Order an Object' service, allowing visitors to book appointments to view specific items from its extensive collection. Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, the Storehouse aims to provide unprecedented public access to museum collections, contrasting sharply with the previous restricted access at its former site. Deputy Director Tim Reeve emphasized the initiative's goal to enhance public engagement with cultural heritage in a vibrant community. The Bowie Centre will officially open later, on September 13, 2025, after the Storehouse launch.