Victoria and Albert Museum
World's Leading Museum of Art and Design
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.3 million objects.
World's Leading Museum of Art and Design
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design. Founded in 1852 and named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, the museum houses a permanent collection of over 2.3 million objects spanning over 5,000 years of human creativity.
Permanent Collections
- Medieval & Renaissance
- Asian Art & Design
- Fashion & Textiles
- Jewelry & Metalwork
- Photography
- Furniture & Woodwork
- Ceramics & Glass
- Theatre & Performance
Museum Highlights
- The Cast Courts
- British Galleries
- Medieval Treasury
- Fashion Through Time
- The Great Bed of Ware
- Raphael Cartoons
- Tippoo's Tiger
- Dale Chihuly Chandelier
Visitor Information
- Opening Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:45 PM daily (Fridays until 10:00 PM)
- Entry: Free (some exhibitions may require tickets)
- Location: Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL
- Nearest Tube: South Kensington (District, Circle and Piccadilly lines)
Facilities
- Café and restaurants
- Museum shop
- Cloakroom
- Accessible facilities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Study rooms
- Family activities
- Guided tours
Current & Upcoming
- Special exhibitions
- Friday Late events
- Lectures and talks
- Family workshops
- Gallery tours
- Educational programs
Getting There
From Our Hotel:
- 10 minutes walking distance
- 5 minutes by taxi
- One stop on the tube from Gloucester Road to South Kensington
Our concierge can provide you with maps, current exhibition information, and help book tickets for special exhibitions.