London Kensington And Earl’S Court

South Kensington’s “Albertopolis” is home to a triumvirate of London’s biggest and best museums: the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum, and the Science Museum. While it’s tempting to try and “do” them in a day, visiting more than two is a feat of superhuman stamina (not to mention a waste of at least one perfectly good museum). For those in a hurry, we’ve provided highlights so you don’t miss the must-see treasures.

Victoria And Albert Museum

When the V&A was founded in 1852 as the Museum of Manufactures, the curators were deluged with objects from around the globe. Today, as the largest museum of decorative (and not so decorative) arts ...more

Other Museums In Kensington And Earl’s Court

In the first floor’s “Who am I?”, you can research your family tree, meet a 200-year-old skeleton, and participate in a series of (potentially demoralizing) games that test your levels of intelligence ...more

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