Victoria and Albert Museum

Photo of The V&A Museum building, a red brick structure. Photo of The V&A Museum building, a red brick structure.
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The V&A is a quieter experience than the other Kensington museums, and I think my favourite.

It has exhibits relating to art, fashion and design housed in some breathtakingly spacious halls.

You can even see Michelangelo’s David, though alas he is a replica donated by Queen Victoria.

Free - Some paid exhibitions

vam.ac.uk

Exhibitions

Design and Disability

Learn about the impactful work of Disabled, Deaf, and neurodivergent designers from the 1940s to today.

£16.00

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Design

Talks

Legacy of Le Train Bleu

You can hear how this famous ballet first wowed people in 1924, see the huge Picasso-painted backdrop after its careful conservation, and learn how it’s still inspiring dance today.

£18.00

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Classical Art Fashion

An Afternoon with Rudolph Walker

Rudolph Walker shares stories from six decades as an actor, talks about his move from Trinidad, his much-loved roles and his new autobiography.

£15.00

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Literature