V&A South Kensington is open seven days a week. General admission is free and you don’t need to book. Look at our Digital Map – or one of our trails. Digital map. For self-guided formal education group visits, including schools, colleges and nurseries, please see …
Welcome to V&A South Kensington, a world of creativity in the heart of London. From unmissable exhibitions to extraordinary collections, there is something for everyone at the global destination for art, design and performance.
From ancient Chinese ceramics to Alexander McQueen evening dresses, take an incredible journey through 5000 years of human creativity with our online collections.
The V&A is a family of museums dedicated to the power of creativity. Our mission is to champion design and creativity in all its forms, advance cultural knowledge, and inspire makers, creators and innovators everywhere.
Discover the story of the V&A's eclectic buildings in this self-guided trail. Take a look at the winning and runners up entries of our Winnie-thePooh competition. Show more. The V&A is the world’s leading museum of art, design and performance.
Spanning five centuries, our Fashion collection is the largest and most comprehensive collection of dress in the world. Key items in the collection include rare 17th century gowns, 18th century ‘mantua’ dresses, 1930s eveningwear, 1960s daywear and post-war couture. Read more.