Are You Ready for It? London’s V&A Museum to Open a Show Devoted to Taylor Swift.

The love story between Swift and museums goes on

When London’s V&A Museum announced in February that it was seeking a Taylor Swift superfan for an advisory role, it may have been burying the lead.

Opening at the V&A South Kensington later this month will be “Taylor Swift | Songbook Trail,” a show centered on 16 outfits worn by the 14-time Grammy Award–winning musician.

The show celebrates Swift’s lyrics and music videos in addition to her costumes, delving into the global Swift phenomenon.

Also on view: instruments, music awards, storyboards, and previously unseen archival materials pertaining to her childhood and legacy.

It stretches from her earliest styles, when she emerged as a country musician in 2007 clad in cowboy boots, to the jet-black ruffled-shoulder dress she sports in the video for the single “Fortnight,” from her latest album, Tortured Poets Department.

“We are delighted to be able to display a range of iconic looks worn by Taylor Swift at the V&A this summer,” said Kate Bailey, senior curator for theater and performance.

“Each [celebrates] a chapter in the artist’s musical journey.

Taylor Swift’s songs like objects tell stories, often drawing from art, history, and literature.

We hope this theatrical trail across the museum will inspire curious visitors to discover more about the performer, her creativity, and V&A objects.”