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Victoria and Albert Museum Scraper
Scrape the Victoria and Albert Museum's public API - 1.1M+ objects of art and design. Search by keyword, browse by category (ceramics, textiles, jewellery, etc.), or fetch a specific object to get titles, artists, dates, materials, techniques, and images.
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Scrape the Victoria and Albert Museum's world-class collection of art and design objects. Access 1.1 million+ objects including ceramics, textiles, jewellery, fashion, paintings, and more via the V&A's official public API. No authentication required.
Features
- Search objects by keyword (teapot, lace, samurai, etc.)
- Browse by category — ceramics, textiles, jewellery, furniture, fashion, paintings, and 10+ more
- Fetch specific objects by V&A system number
- Filter to only return objects with available images
- Extracts materials, techniques, places of origin, and descriptions
Data Source
This actor uses the Victoria and Albert Museum's public REST API at api.vam.ac.uk/v2. The V&A is the world's leading museum of art and design, with a collection spanning 5,000 years.
Input
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
mode | select | search, byCategory, or byObject |
searchQuery | string | Keyword search (mode=search, e.g., "teapot") |
category | select | Object category (mode=byCategory) |
objectId | string | V&A system number (mode=byObject, e.g., "O78541") |
imagesOnly | boolean | Only return objects with images (default: true) |
maxItems | integer | Max records to return (default: 50) |
Available Categories
Ceramics, Textiles, Jewellery, Furniture, Fashion, Paintings, Prints, Photographs, Sculpture, Metalwork, Glass, Books, Drawings, Musical Instruments, Theatre & Performance
Output
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
systemNumber | V&A system number (e.g., "O78541") |
objectType | Type of object (Teapot, Vase, Dress, etc.) |
title | Object title or name |
artist | Maker or artist name |
dateText | Date or date range |
placeName | Place of origin |
materials | List of materials used |
techniques | List of making techniques |
styles | Art styles or periods |
description | Brief description |
imageUrl | Object image URL |
recordUrl | V&A Collections page URL |
scrapedAt | ISO timestamp |
FAQ
Is the V&A API free? Yes. The V&A Collections API is completely free and publicly available at api.vam.ac.uk.
How large is the collection? Over 1.1 million objects covering art, design, fashion, textiles, ceramics, furniture, and more.
How do I find an object ID?
Visit collections.vam.ac.uk, find an object, and use the system number from the URL (e.g., O78541 from /item/O78541/).
What image sizes are available? Images are served from the V&A's IIIF image server, supporting various sizes.
