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The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) was originally founded in 1852 to inspire and educate British designers and manufacturers. Today it houses over 4 million items spanning centuries and hundreds of cultures. The stunning collection covers European, Indian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Islamic artefacts ranging from ceramics, glass, metalwork and sculpture to costume, armour, weaponry and furniture. Among the museum's highlights are the dress collection which spans the 17th century to present day haute-couture; and the four-poster, Jacobean Great Bed of Ware, immortalized by Shakespeare in 'Twelfth Night'. Galleries and facilities within the museum include the Theatre & Performance Galleries , the Sackler Centre for Arts Education and the Medieval and Renaissance Galleries . Additionally, 2017 saw the opening of a new purpose-built underground gallery and magnificent courtyard space as part of the £48 million Exhibition Road Quarter . The building itself - a mix of Victorian and Edwardian design - also presents a truly formidable display. The two halls (Cast Courts) form a major focal point for the gallery with their high glass roof, elevated corridors and walkways. The V&A has become renowned for its major exhibitions, covering everything from David Bowie to the 1960s Revolution, and is a must-visit for tourists and locals alike.
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London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
17 Egerton Terrace, SW3 | 4 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
Set back from a tree-lined garden square in exclusive Knightsbridge, with prime shopping nearby at Harrods or along the King's Road and the Natural History Museum ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
9- 11 Sydney Street, SW3 | 8 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
The Sydney House Chelsea is a converted town house located in a Grade II listed building, just moments from the King's Road in London's fashionable Chelsea ... More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
100 Queen's Gate, SW7 | 8 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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London > Attractions > Museums
Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 3 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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London > Attractions > Museums
Science Museum, Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 3 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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London > Attractions > Museums
Science Museum, Exhibition Road, SW7 | 3 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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London > Attractions > Sights
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Brompton Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 2 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
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London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Exhibition Road, Knightsbridge, South Kensington, London SW7 | 3 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Institut Francais Cultural Centre, 17 Queensberry Place, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
The Cine Lumiere is a shining beacon for all fans of European and World cinema. Attached to the Institut Francais, its programme is varied and intelligent, ... More

London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Prince Consort Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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London > Shopping > Delicatessens
24-25 Cromwell Place, South Kensington, London SW7 | 3 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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London > Shopping > Florists
Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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London > Shopping > Menswear
268 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 5 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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London > Restaurants > Afternoon Tea
The Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 | Same location as Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
Providing the chance to enjoy a quintessentially British experience within one of London's most beautiful buildings, Benugo has partnered with the Victoria and Albert Museum ... More

London > Restaurants > British restaurants
3 Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 2 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
39 Thurloe Place, South Kensington, London SW7 | 2 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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London > Education > Evening Classes
165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, South Kensington, London SW7 | 6 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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London > Education > Other Attractions
Hyde Park, Hyde Park, London W2 | 15 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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London > Education > Evening Classes
23 Kensington Square, Kensington, London W8 | 16 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
63-81 Pelham Street, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
104 Draycott Avenue, SW3 | 6 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
40 Hans Crescent, Knightsbridge, London SW1X | 10 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
35 Walton Street, South Kensington, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 6 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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17 Mossop Street, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 7 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
13 Britten Street, Chelsea, London SW3 | 11 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
100 Draycott Avenue, SW3 | 6 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
92 Old Brompton Road, SW7 | 7 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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London > Nightlife > Bars
Chelsea Cloisters, Sloane Avenue, Chelsea, London SW3 | 7 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | Same location as Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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1 Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 7 minutes from Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
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