The RIBA Drawings and Archives Collection is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum as part of the V&A + RIBA architecture partnership.
Booking an appointment in advance of your visit is highly recommended for access to items from the RIBA Drawings and Archives Collection.
RIBA Architecture Study Room
Victoria and Albert Museum,
London SW7 2RL
Opening times
Tuesday 10am to 5pm
Wednesday 10am to 5pm
Friday 10am to 5pm
Closed Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Planned closures 2018
- Friday 30 March to Monday 2 April inclusive (Easter)
- Saturday 5 May to Monday 7 May inclusive (May Bank Holiday)
- Saturday 26 May to Monday 28 May inclusive (Spring Bank Holiday)
- Saturday 11 August to Monday 27 August inclusive (Annual Summer closure)
- Christmas and New Year holiday - dates to be confirmed
Following the opening of the new Exhibition Road Quarter entrance and courtyard, access to the V&A and RIBA Study Rooms is no longer restricted and is open to all visitors.
Admission
- Free admission, advanced appointment highly recommended
- Visitors are required to complete a reader registration form when they visit the study room
- Free lockers are located in the V&A Print Room - bags, food and drink are not permitted in the study room
Services
- Photography is permitted for most of the items in the collection for the purpose of non-commercial research or private study - please read our photography policy before visiting
- Free wifi