Christmas at the V&A 🎅

 

Merry Christmas from V&A South Kensington  On now until 5 January Taking inspiration from the columns in V&A South Kensington's Dome, this year's Christmas Tree installation by artist and designer Anna Lomax embodies the playful, celebratory spirit of the festive period. Explore more ▸ Please note V&A South Kensington and Young V&A will be closed on the 24, 25 & 26 December.

Festive finds throughout the museum... Mistletoe brooch Framed by diamonds and decorated with a sprig of mistletoe, this Art Nouveau enamelled brooch would have added sparkle to someone's outfit for a special occasion, such as Christmas dinner! The Nativity Glazed between 1510 and the 1530s, the clear and coloured glass with painted details and yellow (silver) stain depicts the most recognisable scene from the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. Partridge cup Notable for the naturalistic effect of the carving, the cup and cover made by Jörg Ruel over 400 years ago features silver-gilt, gold, gems and mother-of-pearl.

Christmas trail  Take our family trail to uncover Christmassy highlights in our collections across the museum! Get into the festive spirit with objects from over 500 years old to present day. Discover the trail ▸

the Design Museum - Season's Greetings from the Design Museum 💫

 

Follow @designmuseum     © Tim Burton   Season's Greetings    Thank you for visiting us this year and helping us create what has been an incredibly magical year. Your visit to our exhibitions, shops, and events enables the museum to continue our mission to be a global hub for the transformative potential of design. Scroll down to revisit some of our selected highlights from the last twelve months or discover what we have going on over the festive period.

Join us over the holidays

Barbie®: The Exhibition Until 23 February   Last chance to journey into the Barbie universe and discover the design evolution of one of the world’s most loved dolls. This major exhibition celebrates Barbie's 65th anniversary and brings together rare dolls dating back from 1959 to the present day.   Book now

The World of Tim Burton Until 21 April   Delve into the fantastical world of Tim Burton in this major retrospective featuring over 500 items from Burton’s 50-year career. Immerse yourself in his magical and distinctive production as an illustrator, painter, photographer and author, as well as key collaborations with designers.    Book now

The World of Tim Burton Afternoon Tea Until 21 April   Delight your senses with our eccentric Tim Burton-inspired afternoon tea, with lovely views overlooking the greenery of Holland Park. Indulge in sweet creations, perfectly baked scones, and your choice of classic or vegetarian savoury dishes.   Find out more

Revisit some of this year's highlights

Hans Ulrich Obrist takes a walk through our Enzo Mari exhibition   Hear from Hans Ulrich Obrist, Artistic Director of the Serpentine Galleries and guest curator of our memorable Enzo Mari exhibition, on why Mari is such an important and influential designer.   Watch here   Curator Danielle Thom talks about the evolution of Barbie   Listen to Danielle Thom, curator of Barbie®: The Exhibition, as she explores themes of our current exhibition in this video created in collaboration with Bloomberg Connects.   Watch here