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Victoria and Albert Museum

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The Victoria & Albert is the world's largest museum of decorative arts.

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May 11, 2025
I had a wonderful experience visiting the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. It’s an absolutely stunning place, filled with art, design, and history from all over the world. The museum’s collectio…Full review by Justynaa304
May 11, 2025
Incredible! An amazing experience! Friends in Texas who had once lived in London mentioned that visiting the V&A was a must. And it was! This world-class museum, well-located in a leafy section of Lo…Full review by John B
May 9, 2025
We came primarily to see all of the taylor swift exhibits which were great but we also took the time to look at everything else the museum had to offer. Very good and interesting :)Full review by frankierobzz
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The Victoria and Albert Museum (often abbreviated as the V&A), London, is the World's largest museum of decorative arts and design…
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Familiarly known as the V&A, this expansive museum boasts a collection of over two million items displayed across 145 galleries, dedicate…
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How long would you say it takes to go around the Diva exhibition please.
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I spent 2 hours going round Diva on 2 levels, I was given headphones at the entrance, I find them hard to handle as I also wear glasses to read all print, so gave them back, and …
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I spent 2 hours going round Diva on 2 levels, I was given headphones at the entrance, I find them hard to handle as I also wear glasses to read all print, so gave them back, and then enjoyed admiring all the exhibits. took me back to my childhood when I saw Greta Garbo, Marilyn. My current favourites are Tina Turner and Rihanna, both are well covered. On day I visited a visitor had a fall coming down steps, so please be vigilant. Enjoy
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Traveling to London June 2023. Are there Skip the Line tickets for the V & A & if so, who do we book from?
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We didn't have a line when we visited, given museums are free in London. You had to pay for an exhibition only, but there wasn't any line for us.
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Hi, can you take food and drink into the V & A? Not to eat while there, but just carrying.
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I took a picnic as find eating out expensive in London . I buy a tea (£3.40 in a paper cup) in the outside cafe and eat my lunch beside the lawn. Never see any litter anywhere either. …
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I took a picnic as find eating out expensive in London . I buy a tea (£3.40 in a paper cup) in the outside cafe and eat my lunch beside the lawn. Never see any litter anywhere either. Toilets are spotless there too.
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Will the V&A Museum be open during the Jubilee weekend?
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They are taking bookings on their website for entry to exhibitions on these dates so assume it will be open.
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How long do you need to go around the Alice:curiouser and curiouser exhibition?
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Hi Sorry we didn't do this exhibition so can't help you.
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Can Members visit sold out exhibitions?
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Yes. As a Member, you get free unlimited visits to all exhibitions even when tickets have sold out.
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Introductory tours are given at 10:30am, and 12:30, 1:30, and 3:30pm
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Download its free app to see what hot-ticket exhibitions are coming
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The Victoria and Albert Museum (often abbreviated as the V&A), London, is the World's largest museum of decorative arts and design
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Visit the V&A's western exterior; scarred during the Blitz, the stonework was left unrepaired as a memorial
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Gorgeous historical building and the entrance is free
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Consider printing off a building map before you go, or buy one at the information desk upon arrival
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There are numerous bus stops around the museum with the same name
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Look out for the quirky friday lates events that happen on the last friday of every month
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It's a tricky building to navigate, so use the free map
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You can get all sorts of hot and cold meals, and it's a great stop for lunch or cakes
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The refreshment rooms of this first museum café offer a chance to rest and rejuvenate
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Connoisseurs will have their favourite rooms, but there is something in every corner of the museum to delight all lovers of beautiful things
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Taking a v&a tour is highly recommended, and often free
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Families can take advantage of free, interactive events (photography, dancing, singing, drumming, storytelling, puzzles
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The victoria and albert museum is open daily from 10 am to 5:45 pm and until late on fridays
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On the righthand side of the exhibition road entrance is a plaque informing visitors of what the pockmarks along the western frontage indicate
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Visitors can see ceramics, fashion, furniture, jewellery, art, sculpture and much more, all under one enormous roof
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The (ticketed) temporary exhibitions are another highlight
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Entrance is free
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With one for the Medieval and Renaissance galleries at 11:30am and another for the British galleries at 2:30pm
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Victoria and albert museum enables everyone to enjoy its collections and explore the cultures that created them
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