You can study architecture through the collections of the RIBA and the V&A in a number of rooms at the V&A.
RIBA Architecture Study Rooms
You can view items from the collections in the study rooms. The rooms are open to adults and children alike. Specialists are on hand to assist individual researchers. Free admission.
Please note:
Due to increased demand, retrieval of material from the stores is now operated on a timed system for a trial period. The collection times are as follows:
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10.15am
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11.45am
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2pm
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3.15pm
Please try to arrive before these alloted times to avoid waiting for material.
The collections available comprise
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the RIBA's collection of drawings and archives
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the V&A's collection of drawings, photographs and prints
Opening times
The rooms are open from 10am-5pm, Tuesday to Saturday.
Contact details
Telephone: +44 (0) 207 307 3708
Email: drawings&archives@inst.riba.org|
Note that the British Architectural Library, including the RIBA Photographs Collection, is located at RIBA, 66, Portland Place, London, W1B 1AD.
V&A Prints and Drawings Study Room
V&A prints and drawings can be viewed in the Prints & Drawings Study Room. The rooms are open from 10am-5pm, Tuesday to Saturday.
Contact details:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 2563
Fax: +44 (0)20 7942 2410
Email pdp@vam.ac.uk|
Contact details
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 2563
Fax: +44 (0)20 7942 2410
Email pdp@vam.ac.uk|
Prints, Drawings and Architecture Education Room
A teaching room is available for use by groups. It can hold 12 seated visitors or 20-24 standing visitors for presentations without tables. The room is open between 10am-5pm Tuesday - Friday. Advanced booking is essential.
Contact details
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 2211
Email: bookings.office@vam.ac.uk|
National Art Library Seminar Room
The National Art Library Seminar Room is also available for teaching. Visits can take place 10am-12.00 and 2-4pm Tuesday to Friday.
Contact details
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 2211
Email: bookings.office@vam.ac.uk|
RIBA Architecture Study Rooms
You can view items from the collections in the study rooms. The rooms are open to adults and children alike. Specialists are on hand to assist individual researchers. Free admission.
Please note: Due to increased demand, retrieval of material from the stores is now operated on a timed system for a trial period. The collection times are as follows:
-
10.15am
-
11.45am
-
2pm
-
3.15pm
Please try to arrive before these alloted times to avoid waiting for material.
The collections available comprise
-
the RIBA's collection of drawings and archives
-
the V&A's collection of drawings, photographs and prints
Opening times
The rooms are open from 10am-5pm, Tuesday to Saturday.
Contact details:
Telephone +44 (0) 207 307 3708
Email drawings&archives@inst.riba.org|
Note that the British Architectural Library, including the RIBA Photographs Collection, is located at RIBA, 66, Portland Place, London, W1B 1AD.
Prints, Drawings and Architecture Education Room
A teaching room is available for use by groups. It can hold 12 seated visitors or 20-24 standing visitors for presentations without tables. The room is open between 10am-5pm Tuesday - Friday. Advanced booking is essential.
Contact details:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 2211
Email:
bookings.office@vam.ac.uk|
National Art Library Seminar Room
The National Art Library Seminar Room is also available for teaching. Visits can take place 10am-12.00 and 2-4pm Tuesday to Friday.
Contact details:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 2211
Email:
bookings.office@vam.ac.uk|
Other facilities
RIBA British Architectural Library
The Royal Institute of British Architects' British Architectural Library (RIBA Library) is the largest and most comprehensive resource in the United Kingdom for research and information on all aspects of architecture. It includes printed books, periodicals and photographs. The library is housed at RIBA, 66 Portland Place, London W1B 1AD.
View the
RIBA Library catalogue (insert link).
Find out more about the
RIBA Photographs Collection (insert link).