arts-culture
V&A East Museum Opening Weekend
📅
Saturday, 18 April 2026 – Monday, 20 April 2026
10:00 – 18:00
📍 V&A East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
museumqueen-elizabeth-olympic-parkfreeopening
The long-awaited V&A East Museum opens its doors on 18 April 2026 — a major cultural moment for East London.
What to expect
The V&A East brings a new kind of museum experience to Stratford, with displays from across the V&A’s vast collection alongside newly commissioned work celebrating East London’s creative communities.
Opening weekend is free admission. Booking recommended.
Getting there
The museum is in the Olympic Park, a short walk from Stratford station or a 5-minute walk from East Village.
- Elizabeth line to Stratford
- DLR to Stratford
- Walk through the International Quarter