Victoria and Albert Museum

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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.

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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 Truly a London gem! Wide variety of exhibits and high-quality, well curated displays. Recommended for all ages and make sure you plan enough time to at least cover the main areas.
Steven Feindel - 3 weeks ago

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5 Star Rating Such a lovely museum, and now officially my favourite! The architecture and statues are simply beautiful and like no museum I’ve seen before. Would highly recommend, 10/10!
Kye - a month ago

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5 Star Rating I personally liked it more than the British museum. It's got so much to see and something for every interest. Such amazing artworks and artifacts. Not as crowded as the British Museum. Has a beautiful cafe and a good visit to pair with Harrods which is 10 minutes walk away.
Vivian S. - a month ago

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4 Star Rating This museum is amazing! It has a huge collection of artifacts that tell the story of the world's history. It's quite large, so plan on spending at least 5-6 hours to see everything. My kids especially loved exploring the different sections, like the ones on Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Kaushal Kishore - a month ago

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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.