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Albert Hall - General Information

Albert Hall

The Albert Hall is a monumental arts venue dedicated to Queen Victoria’s husband Prince Albert. The name of the hall was originally to be 'The Central Hall of Arts and Sciences' however, after the death of Prince Albert, and at Queen Victoria’s request, the name was changed to the Albert Hall. Its iconic oval design has made it one of London’s most recognised landmarks. A Grecian mosaic frieze depicting the ‘Triumph of Arts and Science’ encircles the exterior of the building and praises the achievements of the Great Exhibition of 1851. Since its opening by Queen Victoria in 1871, the Albert Hall has hosted some of the world’s leading artists and performers.

Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum is home to some 70 million items or objects. The collections are divided into Botany, Mineralogy, Palaeontology and Zoology. One of the museum's most famous attractions is the life-size Diplodocus cast in the central vaulted hall. Since 2001, the Natural History Museum has offered free entry however, some temporary exhibitions do charge an entrance fee. Museum opening times are 10:00 - 17:30 daily.

Victoria and Albert Museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum is the world's premier museum of Decorative Art and Design. It covers all variations and styles of art over the last 5,000 years. The huge collection includes ceramics, glass, textiles, costumes, silver, ironwork, jewellery, furniture, sculpture and much more spread over 145 galleries. In 2001, the museum began a major £150 million renovation project and some galleries are undergoing renovations until 2011 however, there is so much else to see that these works should not pose major problems to visitors. Since 2001, entrance to the museum has been free however, like the Natural History Museum, temporary exhibitions sometimes charge for entry. Opening times are 10:00 - 17:30.

Earls Court Exhibition Centre

Earls Court

The original Earls Court Exhibition Hall was completed in 1937 to rival the already established Olympia Exhibition Hall to the North. The Chocolate and Confectionary Exhibition of 1937 was the first exhibition to be held in the hall and since then, Earls Court has become established as one of London’s premier exhibition and conference spaces.

In response to a greater need for exhibition space in the capital, Earls Court 2 was constructed and opened in 1991. The new centre can accommodate the equivalent of four jumbo jets and is often used for motor shows and the yacht show.