Visit V&A South Kensington
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Visit V&A South Kensington
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V&A South Kensington
Cromwell Road,
London, SW7 2RL
View on a map
Opening times
Daily:
10.00
–
17.45
Friday:
10.00
–
22.00
(some galleries close after
17.45
)
We begin clearing the galleries 30 minutes before closing
Closing 3pm on 2 July 2026 only
Closed 24 – 26 December
Admission is free
Some exhibitions and events carry a separate charge
Members visit free – join now
Map of V&A South Kensington
Plan your visit with our interactive map
V&A South Kensington is open seven days a week. General admission is free and you don’t need to book.
Our seven miles of inspiring galleries are waiting for you, with plenty of opportunities to
capture the perfect photo
. Not sure where to start? Explore our
trails
to help guide your visit around the galleries or find out
What's On
.
Digital map
For self-guided formal education group visits, including schools, colleges and nurseries, please see our
schools page
.
Underground stations: South Kensington (5-minute walk), Gloucester Road (10-minute walk). Step-free: Knightsbridge (14-minute walk)
Victoria Station (35-minute walk)
Bike-hire is available at Exhibition Road and Thurloe Place
Several bus routes stop at V&A South Kensington
Plan your journey with Transport for London.
Find
parking
or
Blue Badge parking
nearby.
The nearest step-free tube stations are
Knightsbridge
(0.6 miles) and Earl's Court (1.2 miles).
The
Cromwell Road
and
Exhibition Road
entrances are step-free and wheelchair accessible.
If you'd like to borrow a wheelchair or walking stick, fill in this
accessibility aid form
at least 24 hours in advance of your visit.
Disabled visitors are entitled to discounted exhibition tickets. You can add a free companion or carer ticket to every disabled ticket.
Find out what's on and book online
.
Our
visual story
shows pictures of the museum and how to access our spaces.
Access information
Please note that some galleries may close at short notice due to weather conditions, particularly during colder and hotter months.
On 24 April 2026, the Sacred Silver and Stained Glass galleries will open to the public from 13:30, following maintenance works.
The
Fashion Gallery (Room 40)
is closed to undergo a period of redevelopment and will reopen in Autumn 2028.
The
South Asia Gallery (Rooms 41
&
47B)
is closing to the public from Monday 2 March for refurbishment and will reopen in Spring 2028.
Find out more about this project
.
The
Toshiba Gallery of Japanese Art (Room 45)
is closed from 9 April for a major gallery rotation and will reopen on 30 April 2026.
Support for the V&A is more important than ever – we'd like to thank all of our members for continuing to support us.
Please remember to bring your Membership card and identification when you visit. Find out
how to make the most of your Membership
or see our
Membership FAQs.
Toilets
Our toilets are across the building. Find
toilets on our Digital Map
.
We have 13 accessible toilets. The nearest Changing Places toilet is at the
Science Museum
.
Cloakrooms
Cloakrooms are located at both the Cromwell Road and Exhibition Road entrances.
Open 10.00 – 17.30 daily (10.00 – 21.30 on Fridays).
Luggage is charged per item:
£3 – Coats, small bags (smaller than an average cabin bag), umbrellas, child scooters
£5 – Cabin bags (56 × 45 × 21cm)
£7 – Larger bags, folding bikes and adult scooters
Luggage with wheels, and bags larger than 56 × 45 × 21cm, are not allowed in the galleries. As part of our security procedures we may ask to search your bag.
E-bikes, e-scooters or similar devices containing rechargeable batteries are not permitted in our cloakroom or anywhere on our premises due to the potential fire hazard they present. They can be stored outside the building where bike storage is provided.
Drones are not permitted in our cloakroom or anywhere on our premises.
Buggy park
A buggy park is available near the
Exhibition Road entrance
and
Cromwell Road Entrance
.
Find out about
visiting the V&A as a family
.
Lifts
Find lifts on our Digital Map
.
Shops
The V&A Main Shop, Fashion Shop and Exhibition Road Quarter Shop are open 10.00 – 17.30 daily (10.00 – 21.45 on Fridays). Find
shops on our Digital Map
.
You can also
shop online
.
The V&A is a charity and every purchase made in our shops helps to support us.
Food and drink
Enjoy a range of cakes and pastries, hot & cold meals and drinks, teas and coffee available to purchase from our caf
é
s.
Main Café – 10.00 – 17.00 (Friday 10.00 – 21.00)
Patisserie – 10.00 – 17.00 (Friday 10.00 – 19.00)
Garden Café – 11:00 – 15:30 (On 24 April 2026, the Garden Café will be open to the public from 14:00 – 15.30)
Friday Late Views
Main Café
–
last orders for hot meals 15:00
Friday Late Contemporary Views
(Held on selected Fridays, usually towards the end of the month – please check with staff for confirmation)
Main Café – hot meals available from 18:30 – 20:00
Visitors are welcome to carry bottled water in our galleries. Packed lunches can be enjoyed in our Garden, Exhibition Road Courtyard and the Learning Centre Lunchrooms (outside of school visiting hours).
Quiet space
Find out more about our designated quiet space.
Garden
On 24 April 2026, the garden will be open to the public from 13:30, following maintenance works.
The John Madejski Garden is open from 10.00 – 16.00 Monday to Sunday. Please note we will begin to close the garden from 15.40.
This hidden oasis in the centre of the building is a fantastic location to rest and reflect during your visit.
To keep the garden at its best we ask that you:
Use the pond responsibly and respect our lawns
Do not feed the birds
Do not smoke or vape
Use the bins provided
Do not tamper with the water jets in the pond
Do not use buckets, spades, and water toys
Always accompany children
Visitors are welcome refresh their feet in the pond, however running, splashing, swimming, and sitting in the water are not permitted. Users of the garden must remain fully clothed.
The Garden Café will be open from 14:00 on 24 April 2026.
Stay at our neighbouring hotels during your stay in London, conveniently located for you to enjoy your visit to the V&A. The V&A is grateful to our Hotel Corporate Members for their support:
The Capital Hote
l
The Clermont
Crimson Hotels
The Doyle Collection
Edwardian Hotels
The Egerton House Hotel
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
Hotel Café Royal
The Langham London
Maybourne
The Other House South Kensington
See our
visiting FAQs
and
Membership visiting FAQs
for further information.
Can't find the answer? Email us:
hello@vam.ac.uk
.
Skip to main content
Home
Plan your visit
V&A South Kensington
Cromwell Road,
London, SW7 2RL
View on a map
Opening times
Daily:
10.00
–
17.45
Friday:
10.00
–
22.00
(some galleries close after
17.45
)
We begin clearing the galleries 30 minutes before closing
Closing 3pm on 2 July 2026 only
Closed 24 – 26 December
Admission is free
Some exhibitions and events carry a separate charge
Members visit free – join now
Map of V&A South Kensington
Plan your visit with our interactive map
V&A South Kensington is open seven days a week. General admission is free and you don’t need to book.
Our seven miles of inspiring galleries are waiting for you, with plenty of opportunities to
capture the perfect photo
. Not sure where to start? Explore our
trails
to help guide your visit around the galleries or find out
What's On
.
Digital map
For self-guided formal education group visits, including schools, colleges and nurseries, please see our
schools page
.
Underground stations: South Kensington (5-minute walk), Gloucester Road (10-minute walk). Step-free: Knightsbridge (14-minute walk)
Victoria Station (35-minute walk)
Bike-hire is available at Exhibition Road and Thurloe Place
Several bus routes stop at V&A South Kensington
Plan your journey with Transport for London.
Find
parking
or
Blue Badge parking
nearby.
The nearest step-free tube stations are
Knightsbridge
(0.6 miles) and Earl's Court (1.2 miles).
The
Cromwell Road
and
Exhibition Road
entrances are step-free and wheelchair accessible.
If you'd like to borrow a wheelchair or walking stick, fill in this
accessibility aid form
at least 24 hours in advance of your visit.
Disabled visitors are entitled to discounted exhibition tickets. You can add a free companion or carer ticket to every disabled ticket.
Find out what's on and book online
.
Our
visual story
shows pictures of the museum and how to access our spaces.
Access information
Please note that some galleries may close at short notice due to weather conditions, particularly during colder and hotter months.
On 24 April 2026, the Sacred Silver and Stained Glass galleries will open to the public from 13:30, following maintenance works.
The
Fashion Gallery (Room 40)
is closed to undergo a period of redevelopment and will reopen in Autumn 2028.
The
South Asia Gallery (Rooms 41
&
47B)
is closing to the public from Monday 2 March for refurbishment and will reopen in Spring 2028.
Find out more about this project
.
The
Toshiba Gallery of Japanese Art (Room 45)
is closed from 9 April for a major gallery rotation and will reopen on 30 April 2026.
Support for the V&A is more important than ever – we'd like to thank all of our members for continuing to support us.
Please remember to bring your Membership card and identification when you visit. Find out
how to make the most of your Membership
or see our
Membership FAQs.
Toilets
Our toilets are across the building. Find
toilets on our Digital Map
.
We have 13 accessible toilets. The nearest Changing Places toilet is at the
Science Museum
.
Cloakrooms
Cloakrooms are located at both the Cromwell Road and Exhibition Road entrances.
Open 10.00 – 17.30 daily (10.00 – 21.30 on Fridays).
Luggage is charged per item:
£3 – Coats, small bags (smaller than an average cabin bag), umbrellas, child scooters
£5 – Cabin bags (56 × 45 × 21cm)
£7 – Larger bags, folding bikes and adult scooters
Luggage with wheels, and bags larger than 56 × 45 × 21cm, are not allowed in the galleries. As part of our security procedures we may ask to search your bag.
E-bikes, e-scooters or similar devices containing rechargeable batteries are not permitted in our cloakroom or anywhere on our premises due to the potential fire hazard they present. They can be stored outside the building where bike storage is provided.
Drones are not permitted in our cloakroom or anywhere on our premises.
Buggy park
A buggy park is available near the
Exhibition Road entrance
and
Cromwell Road Entrance
.
Find out about
visiting the V&A as a family
.
Lifts
Find lifts on our Digital Map
.
Shops
The V&A Main Shop, Fashion Shop and Exhibition Road Quarter Shop are open 10.00 – 17.30 daily (10.00 – 21.45 on Fridays). Find
shops on our Digital Map
.
You can also
shop online
.
The V&A is a charity and every purchase made in our shops helps to support us.
Food and drink
Enjoy a range of cakes and pastries, hot & cold meals and drinks, teas and coffee available to purchase from our caf
é
s.
Main Café – 10.00 – 17.00 (Friday 10.00 – 21.00)
Patisserie – 10.00 – 17.00 (Friday 10.00 – 19.00)
Garden Café – 11:00 – 15:30 (On 24 April 2026, the Garden Café will be open to the public from 14:00 – 15.30)
Friday Late Views
Main Café
–
last orders for hot meals 15:00
Friday Late Contemporary Views
(Held on selected Fridays, usually towards the end of the month – please check with staff for confirmation)
Main Café – hot meals available from 18:30 – 20:00
Visitors are welcome to carry bottled water in our galleries. Packed lunches can be enjoyed in our Garden, Exhibition Road Courtyard and the Learning Centre Lunchrooms (outside of school visiting hours).
Quiet space
Find out more about our designated quiet space.
Garden
On 24 April 2026, the garden will be open to the public from 13:30, following maintenance works.
The John Madejski Garden is open from 10.00 – 16.00 Monday to Sunday. Please note we will begin to close the garden from 15.40.
This hidden oasis in the centre of the building is a fantastic location to rest and reflect during your visit.
To keep the garden at its best we ask that you:
Use the pond responsibly and respect our lawns
Do not feed the birds
Do not smoke or vape
Use the bins provided
Do not tamper with the water jets in the pond
Do not use buckets, spades, and water toys
Always accompany children
Visitors are welcome refresh their feet in the pond, however running, splashing, swimming, and sitting in the water are not permitted. Users of the garden must remain fully clothed.
The Garden Café will be open from 14:00 on 24 April 2026.
Stay at our neighbouring hotels during your stay in London, conveniently located for you to enjoy your visit to the V&A. The V&A is grateful to our Hotel Corporate Members for their support:
The Capital Hote
l
The Clermont
Crimson Hotels
The Doyle Collection
Edwardian Hotels
The Egerton House Hotel
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
Hotel Café Royal
The Langham London
Maybourne
The Other House South Kensington
See our
visiting FAQs
and
Membership visiting FAQs
for further information.
Can't find the answer? Email us:
hello@vam.ac.uk
.