Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum
Description
One of the big museums of London, the V&A is primarily devoted to the arts and fashions.
It houses a large number of galleries, housing everything from interior furniture, to decorations and artwork.
The cast room is famous for its vast plaster cast models of famous international monuments, and a number of originals will be found in the medieval galleries.
Overseas collections are included, mostly from Asia, with some European.
The museum regularly has paid-for large exhibitions as well.
Address
Cromwell Road,
London,
SW7 2RL
Ticket prices
Most of the museum is free to visit - although some of the temporary exhibitions will charge for entry.
Prices last checked Jan 2024.
Link to Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum website
Opening Hours
The museum is open daily from 10am to 5:45pm.
Opening hours last checked Jan 2024.
Accessibility
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Address
Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum
Cromwell Road,
London,
SW7 2RL
Exhibitions open now
NAOMI In Fashion
The first exhibition of its kind exploring the career of fashion model Naomi Campbell. The exhibition will draw upon Campbell’s own extensive wardrobe of haute couture and ready-to-wear ensembles from key moments in her career along with loans from designer …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 6th Apr £18Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, South Kensington
The first exhibition of its kind exploring the career of fashion model Naomi Campbell. The exhibition will draw upon Campbell’s own extensive wardrobe of haute couture and ready-to-wear ensembles from key moments in her career along with loans from designer …
The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence
Drawing together famous, rarely seen objects from the V&A collections and significant national and international loans, this exhibition brings to life the unparalleled opulence and mastery of Mughal art The Mughal dynasty was founded in 1526 by Babur, a Timurid …
Exhibition ends on Monday 5th May £20Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, South Kensington
Drawing together famous, rarely seen objects from the V&A collections and significant national and international loans, this exhibition brings to life the unparalleled opulence and mastery of Mughal art The Mughal dynasty was founded in 1526 by Babur, a Timurid …
Makers of Modern Gothic: A.W.N. Pugin and John Hardman Jr
A display of significant new acquisitions of drawings made by architect, AWN Pugin for his collaborations with the metalworking firm of John Hardman & Co., and master builder, George Myers.
Exhibition ends on Sunday 26th Oct FreeVictoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, South Kensington
A display of significant new acquisitions of drawings made by architect, AWN Pugin for his collaborations with the metalworking firm of John Hardman & Co., and master builder, George Myers.
Enthoven Unboxed: 100 Years of Collecting Performance Marking 100 years since Gabrielle Enthoven founded the theatre and performance collection at the V&A, this display explores an A–Z of themes to show how performance continues to entertain, provoke and inspire. In 1924, the museum accepted a donation of …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 4th Jan 2026 FreeVictoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, South Kensington
Marking 100 years since Gabrielle Enthoven founded the theatre and performance collection at the V&A, this display explores an A–Z of themes to show how performance continues to entertain, provoke and inspire. In 1924, the museum accepted a donation of …
Top events happening here
Out of Many One Caribbean: Delving Deeper into Our Collections
A special day of object stories, curator reveals, and artist conversations, where the V&A rethinks, and reconsiders the Caribbean treasures held within its collection.
Fri 21 Feb 2025 - 11:00am to 8:00pm£35
A special day of object stories, curator reveals, and artist conversations, where the V&A rethinks, and reconsiders the Caribbean treasures held within its collection.
Library and Archives Discovery DayDrop in and explore our reading rooms, meet our staff, see our collections and take a glimpse behind the scenes.
Fri 21 Feb 2025 - 11:00am to 4:00pmFree
Drop in and explore our reading rooms, meet our staff, see our collections and take a glimpse behind the scenes.
Afghanistan: Breathing Life into Heritage in a Fragile StateFrom the deliberate demolition of World Heritage Sites to the looting and neglect of historic buildings, ancient artefacts and archaeological landscapes, Afghanistan’s recent history is characterised by stories of cultural loss and destruction.
Tue 25 Feb 2025 - 2:00pm to 3:30pmFree
From the deliberate demolition of World Heritage Sites to the looting and neglect of historic buildings, ancient artefacts and archaeological landscapes, Afghanistan’s recent history is characterised by stories of cultural loss and destruction.