Thursday 30th April 2026
Guests: £16
*Only members of the Cambridge Society of London (and their one guest) may book tickets – if you are not currently a member and would like to become one, please enrol via this link.
Please note the earlier time of this tour
The Victoria and Albert Museum is the largest and foremost museum of decorative and applied arts in the world, innovative from day one. Its original purpose was to educate designers, manufacturers and consumers and it continues to fulfil this vision today.
On this highlights tour we’ll explore various galleries in search of the stories behind a number of the museums treasures; we’ll visit the British, Middle Eastern and Asian galleries, view the sculpture and jewellery galleries and the outstanding cast courts.
Among other exhibits, we’ll see the largest carpet in the world, the greatest gift given to the museum by a living artist and a very special tiger.
Meeting Time: at 14.15 for a prompt start at 14.30
Meeting place: outside the main entrance of the Victoria and Albert Museum on Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RL, at the bottom of the steps. Nearest Underground station: South Kensington
End: approx 16.30 in the museum
Post tour drinks: Hoop and Toy, 34 Thurloe Pl, South Kensington, London SW7 2HQ
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About Your Guide
Karen is a prize-winning London Blue Badge tourist Guide and a former international adviser and learning consultant. A London resident for forty years, she delights in sharing her love of the city. Her interests are eclectic, ranging from art through history, fashion and textiles (she has diploma in costume diploma) to music (she is a guitarist, vocalist and band member), science, sport and urban regeneration.
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Cambridge Society of London Transfer and Refund Policy
i) At least 14 calendar days before the event: We will provide full refunds (minus any booking/transaction fees, which are nonrefundable). Alternatively, if you have found a suitable replacement, we can change the name on the ticket on the understanding that you will reclaim the ticket price from them separately.
ii) Between 4 and 14 calendar days before the event: Our arrangements with our hosts are always finalised 4 calendar days before each event. With more than 4 calendar days’ notice we can still change the name to someone named by you on the understanding that you will reclaim the ticket price from them separately. Alternatively, we MIGHT be able to sell it to someone else; there is no guarantee of that but we will do our best and then refund you if successful.
iii) Less than 4 calendar days: We regret that we cannot offer refunds if given less than 4 calendar days’ notice.