Until 8 Nov
Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art
Victoria and Albert Museum · London
March 28 – November 8, 2026
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London, United Kingdom10 on view1 upcoming
Victoria and Albert Museum
Planning your visit
Free admission
FreeNo ticket needed for the permanent collection.
Admission to the collection is always free.
Special exhibitions require a separate ticket.
Ticketed exhibitions are sold by the museum only.
Where to stay
Last verified August 18, 2026
On view now
Until 18 Oct
The Long Goodbye, Carrie Mae Weems
Victoria and Albert Museum · London
April 18 – October 18, 2026
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Until 10 Jan 2027
The Music is Black: A British Story
Victoria and Albert Museum · London
April 18, 2026 – January 10, 2027
Until 10 Jan 2027
Rising Voices: Contemporary Art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific
Victoria and Albert Museum · London
June 14, 2026 – January 10, 2027
Until 11 Mar 2027
Metalworking Now (2026-27)
Victoria and Albert Museum · London
September 12, 2026 – March 11, 2027
Photo: Diliff / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Until 9 May 2027
Sun Artists: A Serial of Artistic Photography
Victoria and Albert Museum · London
September 12, 2026 – May 9, 2027
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Until 18 Oct
Dispersal
Victoria and Albert Museum · London
September 12 – October 18, 2026
Photo: Diliff / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Until 30 May 2027
Golden Threads: Dress from Saudi Arabia
Victoria and Albert Museum · London
September 12, 2026 – May 30, 2027
Photo: Diliff / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Until 18 Oct
Tom Hunter Selects
Victoria and Albert Museum · London
September 12 – October 18, 2026
Photo: Diliff / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Until 18 Oct
I Was Born Here
Victoria and Albert Museum · London
September 12 – October 18, 2026
Photo: Diliff / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Upcoming
Opens 7 Nov
Constantinople to Istanbul: One City, Two Empires
Victoria and Albert Museum · London
November 7, 2026 – March 7, 2027
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Before you go
Visiting Victoria and Albert Museum — common questions
What exhibitions are on at Victoria and Albert Museum right now?
10 special exhibitions are on at Victoria and Albert Museum right now: The Long Goodbye, Carrie Mae Weems (until October 18, 2026), Dispersal (until October 18, 2026), Tom Hunter Selects (until October 18, 2026) and I Was Born Here (until October 18, 2026) — plus 6 more currently on view.
Is Victoria and Albert Museum free?
Yes — admission to Victoria and Albert Museum is free. Admission to the collection is always free.
Do I need to book Victoria and Albert Museum tickets in advance?
No. Advance booking is not required at Victoria and Albert Museum.
Are special exhibitions included in Victoria and Albert Museum admission?
Special exhibitions require a separate ticket. Ticketed exhibitions are sold by the museum only.
What time does Victoria and Albert Museum open?
Victoria and Albert Museum is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00–17:45, Friday 10:00–22:00. On Fridays some galleries close after 17.45, and clearing of galleries begins 30 minutes before closing.