Victoria and Albert Museum, A treasure trove of art and design across millennia

Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL
The most beautiful exhibit in the museum collection
4.6
Museum

Introduction

V&A is an art museum in London, UK, built for the first World Expo in 1851 to showcase decorative and applied arts. It is the second-largest national museum in the UK, with over 4.5 million items spanning 5,000 years, including ceramics, glassware, textiles, clothing, silverware, ironwork, jewelry, furniture, sculpture, prints, paintings, and photographs from cultures in Europe, North America, Asia, and North Africa, offering a cultural journey from ancient times to modernity. The museum features various galleries such as the Glassware Gallery, British Design Gallery, and houses several key works by William Morris. V&A is among the largest decorative arts and design museums globally and an excellent destination for visitors.
Address
Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL
Opening hours
10:00-17:45, open until 22:00 on Fridays

Admission stops 15 minutes in advance

Closed from December 24th to December 26th.
Transportation
You can take bus 14, 74, 414, C1, N74, or N97 to Brompton (London), Victoria and Albert Museum (Stop M) to get there.
Phone +44-20-79422000
Website http://www.vam.ac.uk

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