victoria and albert museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

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

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Jul 5, 2025
The V&A has one of the biggest collections of ceramics in the world, but if you are planning to come in the summer to see them, refrain to do so. Infact as soon as the galleries on the 4th floor, jus…Full review by Leonardo M
Jun 28, 2025
The V & A is my favourite museum in London.I recently went to the Cartier Exhibition and the jewellery was beautiful. The whole museum is a treasure trove of exhibits in a beautiful building. I have …Full review by AlisonHughes
Jun 27, 2025
Victoria & Albert museum is another one of those places in the world you need to visit more than just once, if you want to appreciate the architectural delicacy, the details, the meticulously crafted…Full review by eveber1
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Formerly known as the Architectural Courts, Cast Court is a part of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The museum features the …
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Questions & answers

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How long would you say it takes to go around the Diva exhibition please.
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Depends how long you spend looking at each exhibit but i would say you can comfortably do it in an hour.
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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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I think they are open all year round. You could check the website as they may be operating reduced hours, but doubt it.
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How long do you need to go around the Alice:curiouser and curiouser exhibition?
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It shouldn't take you longer than 3 or 4 days 'lol' ( a couple of hours )
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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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Now explore the magical world your favorite fictional characters of all time, only at Victoria & Albert Museum
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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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