Victoria and Albert Museum
museum · London · United Kingdom
- Address
- Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL
- Prices
- Permanent galleries: Free
Special exhibitions are ticketed.
- Links
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About
Museum of art and design in South Kensington, with fashion, ceramics, sculpture and furniture from around the world.
History
It was founded in 1852.
Good to know
- Entry to the permanent galleries is free; special exhibitions are ticketed.
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