V&A

Cromwell Rd, London, SW7 2RL Full details & map
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The V&A houses one of the world's greatest collections of decorative arts, in such varied fields as ceramics, sculpture, portrait miniatures and photography. Among the highlights are the New British Galleries 1500-1900, which are arranged chronologically to trace the history of British design from the reign of Henry VIII to that of Queen Victoria. The major names of each era are highlighted, from Chippendale to Morris, Adam to Mackintosh. The Dorothy and Michael Hintz galleries, which are part of the museum's ten-year refurbishment plan, house sculptures from the V&A's existing collections and are located by the beautiful Madejski garden. The V&A café is deservedly famous, both for its majestic surrounds and great tea and cakes. The V&A has an extensive programme of talks and family workshops; the monthly Friday Lates are themed around current exhibitions and feature an after-hours opening of the museum with DJs, bars and special events.


Events at V&A

Theatre and Performance Galleries

Until Aug 31 2010 Museums & Attractions

The new permanent galleries showcase the best of the performing arts, not just theatre but also ballet, pantomime and...

Friday Late

Until Fri Nov 27 Museums & Attractions  

Held on the last Friday of each month (except December), Friday Lates comprise mostly free, mostly drop-in events,...

Maharaja: The Splendour of India's Royal Courts

Until Jan 17 2010 Museums & Attractions

Thrones, gem-encrusted weapons, a Rolls Royce… there's nothing particularly subtle about the world of the...

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V&A details

Address
Cromwell Rd, London, SW7 2RL

Transport South Kensington 

Telephone

020 7942 2000

V&A website

Times 10am-5.45pm daily, until 10pm Fri; closed Dec 24-26

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