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Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A South Kensington): free entry days, tickets & hours

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Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A South Kensington)
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€0EVERY DAY
Always free

V&A is free to enter.

  • Open today 10:00–22:00.

Verified Friday, 23 October 2026 against official sources

Before you go

How to actually get in for free

  • On 29-30 Oct 2026 most of the museum is closed because of industrial action - check before going.
  • Friday late opening to 22:00, but some galleries shut at 17:45.
  • Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art is sold out (until 15 Nov 2026).

All free options

Who gets in free, and when

Free optionWhoConditionsBook?
Always freeGeneral admission is free for everyoneeveryoneSome exhibitions and events carry a separate charge (e.g. 'Constantinople to Istanbul', 'Rising Voices'). Free displays such as 'Freddie Mercury | Splendid Things' (from 24 Oct 2026) are included.No

Official prices

V&A ticket prices

'Constantinople to Istanbul: One City, Two Empires' exhibition (opens 7 Nov 2026), weekday price (£27 weekends) — Major new exhibition on Byzantine and Ottoman Istanbul.£25
'Rising Voices: Contemporary Art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific' (until 10 Jan 2027)£17

Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.

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Opening hours & how to get there

Mon10:00–17:45
Tue10:00–17:45
Wed10:00–17:45
Thu10:00–17:45
Fri10:00–22:00
Sat10:00–17:45
Sun10:00–17:45

Daily 10:00-17:45; Friday until 22:00 (some galleries close after 17:45). Galleries start clearing 30 minutes before closing.

Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL, United Kingdom

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