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

Begins

Design

Talks

The Rose Revealed

Hear stories about how roses have shown up in fashion, art and design, from ancient times to today, and how they’ve meant so many things to so many people.

£18.00

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Fashion Design

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