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Victoria and Albert Museum

Cromwell Road | South Kensington, London SW7 2RL, England
020 7942 2000
As featured in 3 days in London
Ranked #17 of 819 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 1258 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Specialty Museums, Museums, History Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Arts and crafts
Fee: No
Owner description: Quite possibly the largest museum of applied art in the world, the Victoria and Albert displays extraordinary collections from around the world from...... more » Owner description: Quite possibly the largest museum of applied art in the world, the Victoria and Albert displays extraordinary collections from around the world from Venetian glass and Chinese art, to high-button shoes and tapestry cartoons by Raphael. « less
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Denver, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Give yourself plenty of time for this one. The Tudor exhibit was so intriguing that there wasn't enough time to see much else! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

I real relaxing and cultural day with the perfect weather in London. More

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Denver, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Most museums I've been to are organized by topic or culture or era or artist. Most of the V&A is organized by material. For example, there's an architecture section and an ironwork section (both fascinating to me). I found the spider silk exhibit truly memorable and I especially enjoyed the new acquisitions room. When I was there it had extremely... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

This museum had a wonderful variety of decorative arts. I wish we would have had time to see the entire museum. Really enjoyed the beautiful collection of decorative wrought iron. I was disappointed in the the ball gown collection, which was a temporary exhibit. I would certainly make a point of visiting again. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

A world and wealth of information and history. A must see in London. More

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Edmond, Oklahoma, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Their is so much in here to see it would take you all day to see it. Very diverse in what is in there. One of our favorite places to see. More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

We had a fantastic time here at the Victoria and Albert Museum. So much to see- not at all boring. Probably more of a girly museum! We had great fun- lots of Royal costumes to see if you like that sort of thing. the gift shop is very good too! and outside is a shallow water feature- so go on... More

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Kuwait City, Kuwait
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

My 'must visit' place every time I am in London. Always mesmerizing, fresh, the permanent collection or the interesting exhibitions hosted, beautiful place in general . Even just to spend a morning or afternoon with a friend. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

One of the worlds best museums in a truly amazing building..dont miss it More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Willing to admit we may have been " museum-ed out" by our fourth day. We went for the Dress/Gown Collection but were somehow expecting the garments to be the ones worn by Royals. Okay- not sure why we thought that but did and were in/out quickly when we realized we had mis understood. Lovely place! As noted, we may have... More

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