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V&A Museum

A free museum of art, design, and fashion across more than 140 galleries in South Kensington, the world's largest of its kind.

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Did you know

The V&A was founded in 1852 using profits from the Great Exhibition of 1851, with the explicit aim of improving British design standards by putting historic and international craftsmanship in front of working designers.

Local tip

Head to the fashion and jewellery galleries first thing on a weekday, since they draw the biggest crowds by early afternoon, and check the free daily gallery talks schedule posted at the Grand Entrance.

Finding it

Address
Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, Brompton, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England, SW7 2RL
Nearest station
South Kensington (Tube), 304 m away

Details change, so check with the place before you set off.

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