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American Photographs

A free display drawn from the V&A's US photography collection, revealing the breadth of the country's photographic traditions from early prints to contemporary work.

Now showing4 Oct 2025 – 16 May 2027Free

Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends

A behind-the-scenes look at Aardman's stop-motion animation, revisiting Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Morph. At Young V&A.

Now showing12 Feb – 15 Nov£12.50

Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art

The UK's first exhibition on Elsa Schiaparelli, tracing the surrealist designer's influence from the 1920s to today and the house's revival under Daniel Roseberry.

Now showing28 Mar – 15 Nov£28

Rising Voices: Contemporary Art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific

A landmark V&A collaboration with Brisbane's QAGOMA, showcasing over 40 contemporary artists and First Nations perspectives from across Asia, Australia and the Pacific.

Now showing16 May – 10 Jan 2027£17

Freddie Mercury | Splendid Things

A free trail of eight Freddie Mercury stage looks across the V&A's galleries, from the Bohemian Rhapsody catsuit to his Knebworth crown and cloak.

Now showing24 Oct – 17 Jan 2027Free

Constantinople to Istanbul: One City, Two Empires

A major UK-first exhibition exploring 1,600 years of art and design from one of the world's greatest cities, across the Byzantine and Ottoman empires.

Now showing7 Nov – 9 May 2027

Punk to Pop

Explores the explosion of music, art and fashion from 1972–85, tracing how a generation of self-determined artists responded to austerity, boredom and political turbulence to spark seismic cultural change.

Upcoming13 Mar 2027 – 2 Jan 2028

Sculpture in Clay

An exhibition exploring the work of British artists from the mid-1980s to the present who use clay as sculpture.

Upcoming29 May 2027 – 6 Feb 2028Free

Permanent Collections

The Cast Courts

Floor-to-ceiling plaster casts of Renaissance masterpieces including Michelangelo's David and the full height of Trajan's Column.

Permanent collectionFree

David Bowie Centre

The permanent home of David Bowie's archive at V&A East Storehouse, with costumes, handwritten lyrics, instruments and creative material from across his career.

Permanent collection£5

Jewellery Gallery

3,500 pieces spanning 3,000 years, from ancient brooches to Art Deco tiaras, in the William and Judith Bollinger Gallery.

Permanent collectionFree

Medieval and Renaissance Galleries

Sculptures, stained glass, tapestries, and illuminated manuscripts from 300–1600 AD across 10 interconnecting galleries.

Permanent collectionFree

East Asia Collection (China, Japan & Korea)

Chinese, Japanese, and Korean art and design from jade carvings and lacquerware to samurai armour and Buddhist sculpture.

Permanent collectionFree

Fashion Collection

3,000 years of dress from ancient Egypt to today: one of the world's most comprehensive fashion collections, free to explore.

Permanent collectionFree

Furniture Gallery

600 years of furniture-making, from Tudor masterpieces to 20th-century design icons, including the Great Bed of Ware (1590s).

Permanent collectionFree

Ceramics Gallery

Nearly 30,000 pieces spanning Neolithic pots to Chinese porcelain, Italian maiolica, Delftware, and Sèvres: the world's largest ceramics collection.

Permanent collectionFree

Photography Centre

The UK's largest permanent photography galleries across seven rooms: 1840s daguerreotypes to contemporary digital practice.

Permanent collectionFree

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Science Museum

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Natural History Museum

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Serpentine Gallery

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Saatchi Gallery

ArtFree13 min walk

Visitor Information

Is Victoria and Albert Museum free to visit?

Yes, general admission to Victoria and Albert Museum is free. Special exhibitions and events may require paid tickets. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.

What are the opening hours of Victoria and Albert Museum?

Victoria and Albert Museum is open Daily 10:00–17:45, Fri until 22:00. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Victoria and Albert Museum?

Victoria and Albert Museum is located at Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL, in the South Kensington area of London. The nearest station is South Kensington.

What can I see at Victoria and Albert Museum?

The world's leading museum of art, design, and performance. Overwhelming in the best way. Current highlights include Sculpture in Clay, The Cast Courts and Rising Voices: Contemporary Art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific.

Do I need to book Victoria and Albert Museum in advance?

Victoria and Albert Museum is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Special exhibitions and events may require paid tickets. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.

When is the best time to visit Victoria and Albert Museum?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

Is Victoria and Albert Museum accessible?

Step-free access to most galleries via lifts. Free wheelchairs available. BSL-interpreted events and audio guides.