Bookings & tickets

Exhibition tickets

Advance telephone and online booking

To book online visit individual exhibitions for details.

Advance telephone booking is available on +44 (0)20 7907 7073

We recommend advance booking for exhibitions to guarantee entry. A booking fee is payable on all pre-booked tickets. Advance telephone and online tickets can only be booked up to 24 hours prior to visit.

In person at the V&A - in advance or on day of visit

Tickets are available from the Ticket Desk at the Grand Entrance. Tickets are subject to availability, and no booking fee applies.

Concessions are available for senior citizens*, full-time students** and ES40 holders and disabled visitors.

Tickets are free for V&A Members and Patrons, under 12s, up to two carers accompanying a disabled visitor, and ICOM / Museums Association card holders. Art Fund and D&AD members get half price entry including concessions but excluding family tickets.

Group bookings

Groups (10+) please call the Bookings Office on +44 (0)20 7942 2211, 9.00-17.30, Monday - Friday (closed Bank Holidays) to book. The Bookings Office will be closed 24-28 December.

Special talks and tours are available to complement the exhibitions, see What's On or call +44 (0)20 7942 2711 or email bookings.office@vam.ac.uk

Educational groups (10+ visitors)

Students and teachers enjoy a special discount to all charged V&A exhibitions. Admission is £2 per person for all school, UK & European State Funded college and university groups booking at least 10 days in advance. Call +44 (0)20 7942 2211 to book (all pre-bookings are timed entry).

Community Groups (10+ visitors)

Admission to all charged V&A exhibitions is free to community groups booking at least 10 days in advance. Call +44 (0)20 7942 2211 to book (all pre-bookings are timed entry).

Tickets for activities and events

Advance telephone and online booking

Activities and events can be booked in advance by telephoning the Booking office on +44 (0)20 7942 2211, 9.00-17.30, Monday - Friday (closed Bank Holidays). The Bookings Office will be closed 24-28 December.

You can also book online 24 hours a day through What's On, although a handling charge per transaction applies.

Advance booking by post

Send cheques (made payable to Victoria and Albert Museum), or credit/debit card details (card number, expiry date, and issue number if appropriate), with a covering letter, to:

Bookings Office
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell Road
London SW7 2RL

In person at the V&A - in advance or on day of the event

Tickets are available from the Information Desk in the Grand Entrance. Tickets are subject to availability and no booking fee applies.

Concessions are available for senior citizens*, full-time students**, ES40 holders and disabled visitors.

*The senior concession is available to over 60s.

**The student concession applies to full- or part-time UK students taking state funded or private courses accredited by nationally approved agencies. A current institutional student card or NUS card is acceptable as proof of status. Overseas students with an EC student card or International Student Identity Card (ISIC) also qualify for the student rate.