A History of Photography at Victoria and Albert Museum
Overview
In 1852, the V&A became the first museum to collect photographs and in 1858, the first to hold a photography exhibition. The Photographs Gallery draws upon the V&A's internationally renowned collection and chronicles the history of photography from the 1840s up to the 1970s. It showcases some of the most technically brilliant and artistically accomplished photographs in the history of the medium.
Practical Information
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01 Oct 2012 - 31 Jan 2014 Mon - Thu, Sat, Sun 10:00 AM - 5:45 PM; Fri 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Closed Boxing Day, Christmas Day, Christmas Eve
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| Adult Ticket: | Free (USD0.00) |
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Cromwell RoadLondonSW7 2RL
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- +44 (0)20 7942 2000
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- Tube: South Kensington, Knightsbridge Train: Victoria. Follow the Museums tunnel from South Kensington Underground.
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