🗺️ Central
🏙️ Kensington & Chelsea
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What it is
Museum tags: Art; World history; Design; Fashion; Culture; Social history; Society; World cultures; Decorative arts; Historic building; Asia; Africa; America; Europe; Religious art
One of London’s greatest museums, and possibly its most eclectic. Amogng the world’s largest and best collections of art, design and culture, with more than 100 galleries showcasing everything from photography, to Raphael’s cartoos, ancient Buddhist sculpture and Islamic carpets, alongside modern design and fashion.
Designed by the Victorians, its setting is just as jawdropping as the artefacts; the first ever museum cafe, designed by William Morris and co, and a gorgeous courtyard. The real highlight is Cast Courts, with casts of some of the most famous art works from world history – the Statue of David, Trajan’s Column (accommodated by the hall’s 25 metre high ceiling!). A jaw dropping display.
Also has a reputation for cutting edge and high quality temporary exhibitions, recently on everything from the Korean ‘wave’ of culture; African fashion; and divas.
Curated by Jamie George, creator of What’s Down That Street.
Jamie has personally visited 65+ London museums so far and regularly updates this guide with practical, first-hand information.
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