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The World’s 100 Best Museums

Victoria and Albert Museum

London, United Kingdom

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST MUSEUMS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 56 2026
Victoria and Albert Museum

Museum of art, design and decorative arts in South Kensington, with fashion, jewellery, ceramics, furniture and sculpture from many countries. The Cast Courts hold full-size reproductions including Michelangelo's David and Trajan's Column.

Highlights

  • Cast Courts
  • Jewellery gallery
  • Garden and café

Good to know

  • Free entry, no booking needed
  • Some exhibitions charge a fee
  • Too large for one visit

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