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The Victoria and Albert Museum has the largest collection of decorative arts and design in the world

Inside one of the 145 Galleries of the Victoria and Albert Museum cc licensed photo by gailf548

With a collection exceeding 4.5 million different items, London's Victoria and Albert Museum is unrivalled in its category. In spite of having 145 galleries spread over 51000 square metres, only a portion of the massive collection of fine arts can be displayed at any one time. Items go back as far as 5000 years and cover nearly every medium of art.

Here you will find a vast collection of items including, sculptures, textiles, glass and ceramics, jewellery, silver, iron works, furniture, textiles, costumes, prints, photographs and drawings from every corner of the world.

The Victoria and Albert museum is named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The first building on the site was constructed in 1857. Subsequent expansions and updates have resulted in today's large museum and its variety of architecture. Another feature is a central garden area with a water feature and summertime cafe. Inside there is a cafe offering hot and cold meals that is open year round.

Since this is a public museum, admission to all of the permanent galleries is free, making it a great place to visit even when travelling on a budget.

This museum is located on Exhibition Road adjacent to both the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum, so you may want to consider visiting them while in the area.

To learn more about the Victoria and Albert Museum as well as special exhibitions and hours you can visit their official website linked above.

Facts For Your Visit

Fee: No

Victoria and Albert Museum Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:45 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:45 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:45 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:45 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:45 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:45 PM

Address: Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RL, UK

Phone: 020 7942 2000

Official Website: Victoria and Albert Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum Reviews

Rated 4.7 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating One must visit this place at least 10 times in the next few years. On a rainy Day in London what else would you be doing then just look at the most amazing collection of artwork of all kinds and sculpture and this and that and the other. It is breathtaking. It is all encompassing. It is such an eye opener. I was awestruck. So absolutely worth every minute you spending it come rain come shine. The most disappointing piece is that there is not a good shop in there there's not a huge selection of stuff to buy. I mean I would make a T-shirt out of everything they have in there and I can't see why they don't do it. The place is clean and has a cafe and it is just perfect. Unlike all the other places this museum does not require huge queue of people they just allow you in and out as you please just perfect
Al Brit - a week ago

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5 Star Rating The coolest art museum I’ve ever visited! Every object in the museum, spanning art and culture, is meticulously explained in detail about its creation. You could easily spend a day or even several hours exploring and learning. The best part? It’s completely free! Just walk in and enjoy the art.
Derek - a month ago

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5 Star Rating Several hours spent here, lots to see and when you think you've seen it all you find more. Cafe available, usual attraction prices, always busy in time we were there though. Lifts available through to all the floors. Free entry, but some exhibitions have separate pricing. Well worth a visit.
Dee h - 2 weeks ago

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5 Star Rating The Victoria and Albert Museum is an incredible place filled with stunning art, fashion, and design from around the world. The collection is vast and beautifully curated, with everything from historic sculptures to modern exhibitions. Even the building itself is breathtaking. A great place to explore for a few hours!
Korean Traveller - a week ago

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5 Star Rating Amazing Amazing Amazing! I always thought the V&A was full of costumes how wrong could I be! Every room was filled with something amazing and jaw dropping, Even moving from space to space was a delight as the fabric of the building itself has surprises everywhere. We will be back many times.
Gavin Thomas - in the last week

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Directions

Tube Line	Nearest Station	Walking Time
District, Circle and Piccadilly Lines	South Kensington Station	5 MInutes

How to get to Victoria and Albert Museum by Tube

From South Kensington Station exit onto Thurloe Street and walk to your right (east) ½ block to Exhibition Road and follow it north then right on Cromwell Gardens to the entrance on your left side.