Victoria and Albert Museum
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About Victoria and Albert Museum

Where can you see ceramics, furniture, fashion, glass, jewellery, metalwork, photographs, sculpture, textiles and paintings? Where else but the V&A, the greatest museum of art and design, and home to 3000 years' worth of amazing artefacts from many of the world's richest cultures. Highlights include the breathtaking Cast Courts, the national collection of paintings by Constable, the largest collection of Italian Renaissance sculpture outside Italy and the stunning British Galleries, illustrating the history of Britain through the country's art and design.

Admission to the general collections at the V&A is free. There are charges for some of the special exhibitions and events. Click on the events tab or green book now button to find out what's on.

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Opening Times Opening times 10.00-17.00 daily, Friday 10.00-22.00 Closed 24, 25 & 26 December.
Booking and payment details Free

Victoria and Albert Museum Address

Address:
South Kensington, Cromwell Road, London
London
SW7 2RL
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7942 2000
Fax: +44 (0)20 7942 2092
Email:
Website: http://www.vam.ac.uk

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Admission to the V&A is free.

There are charges for some of the special exhibitions and events. Click on the events tab or green book now button to find out what's on.

 

Location Information for Victoria and Albert Museum

Address:
South Kensington, Cromwell Road, London
London
SW7 2RL
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7942 2000
Fax: +44 (0)20 7942 2092
Email:
Website: http://www.vam.ac.uk
Public transport: South Kensington, London Underground
By Road: Follow the 'Museums' tunnel from South Kensington Underground.

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Reviewed by: Visit London
As the world's leading museum for art and design, the V&A is an Aladdin's cave of treasures on a grand scale! With over 3,000 years worth of fascinating objects to discover, all ages will be captivated by the wonders on display. From fashion and jewellery to sculpture and paintings, there is a huge range of collections, so allow plenty of time to explore! Drop-in family activities every weekend plus trails and interactive exhibits will help children make the most of their visit.
 

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4.5
Based on 23 reviews
Ranked #19

  Latest 5 reviews of Victoria and Albert Museum

An absolute must

One could spend days in the V&A there is so much to see-ceramics, fashion, tapestry, metalwork, plaster casts of architectural monuments, glass, furniture... it is impossible to list it all . A...

One could spend days in the V&A there is so much to see-ceramics, fashion, tapestry, metalwork, plaster casts of architectural monuments, glass, furniture... it is impossible to list it all . A multitude of exhibits from their collection with works from all ages (ancient - contemporary)and parts of the globe - the new jewelry wing is beautiful. The spectacularly tiled dining halls are worth a visit in themselves - be sure to at least stop there for a coffee or tea. If you are interested in design it is a definite must.

 
5.0
20 June 2009
by moac4, colorado and ohio
 

Do make time for a visit!

The V&A is great. Not only in dimensions - but as far as what you can see and explore. Art, objects, furniture from all sorts of places and periods. It is also partially a hands-on museum, which will...

The V&A is great. Not only in dimensions - but as far as what you can see and explore. Art, objects, furniture from all sorts of places and periods. It is also partially a hands-on museum, which will especially appeal to kids (e.g. try on some costumes, create your own coat of arms etc.)), so do not miss the British Galleries.

Admission is free to the permanent exhibitions and access to the museum is via South Kensington tube station - it is also not very far from Harrods and Knightsbridge. There are two lovely cafes as well as a great shop and bookshop.

 
5.0
15 April 2009
by Heyerette, Vienna
 

Simply great!

Wow! You can't easily describe V&A museum, you really have to visit it to believe the amazing rich of collections that are to be found there! There are so many different forms of arts there, and...

Wow! You can't easily describe V&A museum, you really have to visit it to believe the amazing rich of collections that are to be found there!

There are so many different forms of arts there, and from so many different eras and areas of the world, that someone may need months to explore even a small part of the collections!

There is everything to be found here, from Iranian carpentries to Medieval English paintings and from Victorian iron gates to gold jewelleries and roman sculptures!

Just pick up a certain area at the time and focus there, otherwise you will end up walking and walking around and still haven't see a thing!

And that's for free. Unbelievable!

Their cafe/restaurant is one of the most clean, reasonably priced I have ever seen in a museum, and with a good sellection of beverrages and foor items.

Staff members are smiley and polite too. Do not miss it!!!!!!!

 
5.0
14 February 2009
by mariha2912, Delphi,Greece
 

V&A Treasure

As a Londoner presently wintering in Arizona wanted to share a real oasis we discovered in the V&A just before leaving for the States. A recently re-opened and restored area which were the original...

As a Londoner presently wintering in Arizona wanted to share a real oasis we discovered in the V&A just before leaving for the States. A recently re-opened and restored area which were the original dining rooms when the Museum first opened. Three beautifully restored rooms which form part of the Level 1 Cafe area available for dining. The selection of food was quite extensive, well prepared and quite inexpensive by English standards! Pick out what you want at the different stations, pay for it, help yourself to chilled water and then pick which of the 3 rooms to enjoy it in.

Also, take the opportunity to visit the also newly opened Jewellery Gallery - its upscale, like walking into Tiffany's in New York!

 
5.0
6 December 2008
by BarbaraVail, Vail, Arizona
 

A feast for the eyes

A fantastic museum, a brilliant blend of art, design and museum displays. A feast for the eyes at every corner, the best museum I have seen.

A fantastic museum, a brilliant blend of art, design and museum displays. A feast for the eyes at every corner, the best museum I have seen.

 
5.0
21 August 2008
by thepolarbeer, London/Auckland
 

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