Situated on Cromwell Road, in the heart of the London district of Brompton, the Victoria and Albert Museum is a one of a kind venue and historical landmark. Built in 1852, the V&A is the biggest museum of decorative arts and design on the globe. Featuring an original Victorian architecture, the venue can also be hired for hosting special events like weddings and parties. The maximum capacity is for 600 guests. Starting with 2001, the Victoria and Albert Museum has undertaken a huge renovation project.
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Getting there
Due to its central position in the Brompton district of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, the museum can easily be accessed via all modes of transport.
By train and tube: Those who ride the train should know that the Victoria and Albert Museum is within a 29-minute walking distance from the Victoria Station. The closest subway station, South Kensington Station, which serves the lines Circle, District and Piccadilly, is just a 4-minute walk to the venue.
By bus: The museum is right next to the Victoria and Albert Museum bus stops L (route 360), Stand R (route 430) and M (routes 14, 74, 414, C1, N74 and N97).
By car: Seeing as it is located right on the Cromwell Road/A4 main road, drivers should have no trouble finding this venue.
International: If you land at the Heathrow International Airport, it will take you about 26 minutes to drive to the Victoria and Albert Museum. As an alternative, you could get from the airport to the venue via the Piccadilly tube connection.
Parking facilities
The closest parking facility, Union Car Parks Ltd, is a seven-minute walk to the Victoria and Albert Museum. Inside this car park, you’ll find a large array of spots for Blue Badge holders.
Access for people with special needs
This state-of-the-art facility provides many modern amenities for people with special needs, like wheelchair-accessible toilets and seats, walking frames, induction loops or sound enhancement equipment. Visually impaired people benefit from tactile books and can go in accompanied by guide dogs.