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Victoria and Albert Museum

Cromwell Road | South Kensington, London SW7 2RL, England (Kensington and Hyde Park)
020 7942 2000
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Ranked #19 of 890 attractions in London
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Type: Art Museums, Specialty Museums, Museums, History Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Arts and crafts
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner description: The world's greatest museum of art and design.The V&A's collections are unrivalled in their diversity. Explore historical and contemporary art and... more » Owner description: The world's greatest museum of art and design.The V&A's collections are unrivalled in their diversity. Explore historical and contemporary art and design, including works of art from many of the world's richest cultures. Admission free. « less
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Athens, Greece
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

I had bought tickets for the David Bowie exhibit but arrived early so enjoyed a delicious lunch in the cafe. Went browsing in the main shop and found all sorts of goodies at reasonable prices, the exhibit itself was fantastic, both I and my niece , who belongs to another generation thoroughly enjoyed it, I also had time to see... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Fantastic museum located in the heart of the museum campus. Great collections and fantastic building, lot's of stuff to see This is a must see in London and also it's located near Hyde Park

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Temple Hills, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

It claims to be the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design, and I can certainly believe it. Love the blown glass chandelier in the rotunda at the main entrance. You can spend hours here, and there is something for everyone.

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Seattle, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

I never tire of the V&A - it is an incredible collection that is very well displayed. Everything from colonial treasures (which they do a good job putting in the right cultural context, and have done an amazing job preserving some pieces which would otherwise be destroyed) to a huge collection of everyday design objects like iron-wrought railings. There is... More

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

We went to see the Royal Treasures of the Stuarts, Tuders and Tsars. The exhibition is stylish, fantastic, magnificent and mind blowing in its richness of exibits. Cameo's of two faces one on top of the other and only as big as a £2 coin. The jewelry is small brooches, ear rings bracelets in silver and jewels, some larger cups,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

I completely judged this place thinking it was full of old clothes and costumes. This place brings out your inner child. Please allot a few hours to your V&A roam. You will not regret going.

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East Greenwich, Rhode Island
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

ate at the cahfetaria typical cafetaria experience in a museum dining hall nice could use more crews to clean up after guests food variety excellent

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Absolute brilliant the use of the headsets certainly made it feel like a personal Bowie in your head experience ...

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california
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

I was very excited about visiting the Victoria Albert Museum because I love decorative arts and the museum is famous for it's great international collection I was not disappointed. There was so many pieces and each demanding so much time to examine and admire. The food in the cafeteria is very good, too, and that is usually never the case... More

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Atlanta
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Coming from the US it's hard to imagine such an extensive collection that is available to the public without charge. In the summer the inner courtyard is a beautiful spot to think about the Empire and the art the fills these beautiful buildings.

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