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Welcome to V&A South Kensington, a world of creativity in the heart of London. From unmissable exhibitions to extraordinary collections, there is something for everyone at the global destination for art, design and performance.
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From lambchops to handlebar moustaches: famous facial hair in Music hall
From lambchops to handlebar moustaches: famous facial hair in Music hall
Find out more about how facial hair fashions in 19th-century Music Hall helped carve out personas for some of the most famous performers in history
Freddie Mercury | Splendid Things trail
Freddie Mercury | Splendid Things trail
Go on a trail around V&A South Kensington and discover outfits worn by Freddie Mercury that showcase iconic moments in his career
A short history of knitting patterns in Britain
A short history of knitting patterns in Britain
From watching and doing, to following written instructions, discover a history of the knitting pattern
Comics and graphic novels at the V&A
Comics and graphic novels at the V&A
From the early 19th century to the present day, find out more about the V&A's collections of comics and graphic novels
Creepy or Beautiful? Unboxing Memento Mori Skull Jewellery
From the Collections
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Tippoo's Tiger, mechanical organ, about 1793, Mysore, India -
(Detail) Trajan's column, plaster cast, by Monsieur Oudry, about 1864, Paris, France -
The Great Bed of Ware, designed by Hans Vredeman de Vries, 1590 – 1600, Ware, England -
3D-printed Extinction Rebellion logotype woodblock -
Progress Pride flag, designed by Daniel Quasar, manufactured by Custom Flag Company Inc., 2020, Westminster -
(Detail) Pérou evening ensemble, designed by Christian Dior, by Bodin Brossin, 1954, Paris, France -
Costumes for 'Le Train Bleu', designed by Coco Chanel, 1924
Gifting at Christmas
What better place to find gift inspiration than the V&A? Get your festive shopping all wrapped up with these ideas for the perfect present!
- Surprise someone with gift membership
- Gift a course or workshop led by V&A experts
- Book a day out at an exhibition
- Find everything on their wish list in our shops
