Victoria and Albert Museum
Kensington, Greater London
About Victoria and Albert Museum
Are you ready to enter the world's largest applied arts, decorative arts and design museum? Head on over to The Victoria & Albert Museum in South Kensington for an awe-inspiring museum visit!
This museum is home to a permanent collection of over 2.27 million objects! Let's dive in shall we?
Things To Do
The V&A museum is such a fun place to visit in London!
Wander through the treasure-filled halls from around the world, spanning centuries of art, design, and culture. Marvel at iconic fashion pieces in the Fashion Gallery, from elegant gowns to avant-garde creations. Delve into the intricate details of historical artefacts. Explore the innovative design concepts in the Design Gallery.
Oh, and make sure to check out the interactive displays that bring art to life, from immersive installations to multimedia exhibits.
DIVA at V&A
Step right up on the red carpet glamour, experience the ultimate star power and channel your inner Diva at the V&A's DIVA Exhibition. Follow the personal stories of power, resilience and ambition from some of the best-known Divas! You will explore the lives of iconic performers like Dusty Springfield, Dolly Parton, Lizzo, Kate Bush, Dame Shirley Bassey, Nina Simone, Lady Gaga and more!
The exhibition looks into the origins and definition of Diva and how it has changed over time! You will see some iconic costumes like Jessica Bara's beaded dress, Tina Turner's showstopping flame dress and Rihanna's alaia leather-band dress. Plus you'll get to see some memorable paintings and snippets from the lives and performances of the biggest Divas in the world!
We love that the exhibition offers an immersive visitor experience! You get smart headphones which play relevant songs based on which part of the exhibition you are at! How clever is that?!
V&A for families
The Victoria & Albert Museum hosts a range of free activities for families to enjoy every day! There are hands-on family events and performances during the school holidays.
The programme is designed for all ages and encourages play and learning through the V&A collection and temporary exhibitions. These family events are a great way to find out about art and design in an enjoyable way and spend some creative time together!
The activities are aimed at children aged 5-12 years old, but many can be enjoyed by under 5s.
Food and Drink
All of that learning can make you hungry! Make sure to stop by the V&A cafe for a delicious range of barista-made coffee, and pastries as well as hot and cold meals. Children can even pick their own lunchtime meal box!
They also offer cakes and freshly baked scones - we think that cakes are the perfect museum snacks! What do you think?
Gift Shop
Make sure to stop by the gift shop for a range of super cool and exclusive gifts. From jewellery and homeware to knick-knacks, toys and gorgeous prints, there is something for everyone!
The V&A has a range of interesting exhibitions throughout the year that are perfect for history buffs, fashion fanatics and art lovers! It's definitely one to add to your bucket list!
- Bespoke Costumes
- Major Exhibitions
- 100% Hands-Free Visitor Experience
Diva at the V&A
Walk the red carpet, embody ultimate star power and channel your inner Diva at the V&A's DIVA Exhibition.
Get ready to explore the lives of iconic performers like Dusty Springfield, Dolly Parton, Lizzo, Kate Bush, Dame Shirley Bassey, Nina Simone, Lady Gaga and more!
Historic Artefacts
There is a range of awe-inspiring historic artefacts from across the world from art, sculptures and fashion.
You will 100% learn something new every time you visit!
Daily Family Fun
The Victoria & Albert Museum hosts a range of free activities for families to enjoy every day! These are hands-on family events and performances are designed for all ages and encourage play and learning through the V&A collection and temporary exhibitions.
Facilities
Toilets
Gift Shop
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Opening Times
Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:45
Friday 10:00 - 22:00
Closed 24, 25 and 26 December.
Pricing & Tickets
Admission free.
Charges to the temporary exhibitions may apply.
Concessions available.
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
FAQs
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Accessibility Information
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Contact Details
Transport Information
Travelling by Tube
The closest underground stations are:
South Kensington (5-minute walk)
Gloucester Road (10-minute walk)
Travelling by Train
The closest train station is:
Victoria Station (35-minute walk)
Travelling by Bike
You can also hire a bike at Exhibition Road and Thurloe Place
Travelling by Bus
You can take the following buses to the V&A museum: 14, 74, 414, C1, N74, N97. Bus stop N.
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