In 2004, the V&A alongside Royal Institute of British Architects opened the first permanent gallery in the UK covering the history of architecture with displays using models, photographs, elements from buildings and original drawings. With the opening of the new gallery, the RIBA Drawings and Archives Collection has been transferred to the museum, joining the already extensive collection held by the V&A. With over 600,000 drawings, over 750,000 papers and paraphernalia, and over 700,000 photographs from around the world, together they form the world's most comprehensive architectural resource.
In which year did the V&A opened the first permanent architectural history gallery in the UK? Which institution did the V&A partnered with to open the first permanent architectural history gallery in the UK? Approximately how many architectural drawings does the V&A hold in its collection? What collection was transferred to the museum when the new architectural history gallery opened? Approximately how many architectural photographs does the V&A hold in its collection?