V&A Plans David Bowie Centre Opening with 90,000-Item Archive

The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London is set to open the David Bowie Centre at its East Storehouse in September 2025, housing over 90,000 items from the artist's personal archive, including costumes, instruments, awards, and memorabilia. The centre will feature rotating exhibits curated by notable figures including Nile Rodgers, Bowie’s collaborator on the album Let’s Dance, and the Brit Award-winning indie rock band The Last Dinner Party, who highlight Bowie's influence on artists and his creative process. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to view rare items such as Bowie's bespoke Peter Hall suit from the Serious Moonlight tour, handwritten lyrics, and studio photographs. The centre will also serve as a working archive where researchers can request items for study, with the full archive expected to be digitized by the end of 2026. The project was made possible through contributions from the David Bowie Estate, the Blavatnik Family Foundation, and Warner Music Group, and aims to celebrate Bowie's legacy and his impact on music, fashion, and culture. Admission will be free, with tickets released later in the year.