Museum
British Museum
London, United Kingdom
A vast museum of world cultures and ancient treasures, with free entry to the main collection.
Museum · United Kingdom · England
Victoria and Albert Museum
The world's leading museum of art and design, with free entry to the main collection.
Free to enter about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Victoria and Albert Museum matters
This museum is all about how humans make beautiful things. One moment you are in front of a Renaissance sculpture, the next you are looking at fashion, jewellery or a Japanese tea house. It is huge, so pick two or three galleries and finish in the courtyard garden, which makes a calm pause in the middle of Kensington.
Talking points
- It is dedicated to art and design.
- The courtyard has a shallow pool popular in summer.
- Entry to the permanent collection is free.
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