Place to explore / Stratford
V&A East Museum
Explore art, design and making in a free museum at Stratford’s East Bank.
- Price
- General admission free; some exhibitions and events separately charged
- Where
- East Bank, 107 Carpenters Rd, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London E20 2AR
E20 2AR - Opening times
- Daily 10:00–18:00; Thursday and Saturday 10:00–22:00
- Accessibility
- Two step-free wheelchair-accessible entrances; lifts on each floor
- Family facilities
- baby changing, accessible toilets on each floor, Changing Places on upper ground, buggy park lower ground, quiet space
About this outing
Explore art, design and contemporary culture at this free museum on East Bank. The Why We Make galleries bring together objects across cultures and centuries, while changing exhibitions may need separate paid tickets. Both entrances are step-free, with lifts, baby changing, accessible toilets and a lower-ground buggy park. There is a quiet space if you need a break. Bring cold snacks to eat in the circulation areas, or use the café, which offers children’s options. Stratford station is around 15–20 minutes away on foot.
Plan your visit
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