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The Victoria and Albert Museum was erected in 1872 in memory of Prince Albert, the German hubby of Queen Victoria, after his death in 1861. The latest addition to the enormous collection is the 'Boiler house' Project which will house a state-of-the-art multimedia gallery. The Natural History Museum opened in 1881 to display the British Museum's natural history collection, this huge museum has had several high-tech refits since. The Science Museum as you would expect is crammed full of science and technology exhibits, past, present and future.
Underground: Circle/Piccadilly/District Lines
Bus Routes: 14, 49, 70, 74, 345
| | Connections for Kensington and Chelsea: The area is easily reached by public transport as tube and bus connections to the rest of London are excellent. If you are flying into Heathrow Airport, you can take the Airbus or Underground (Piccadilly Line, change at Earl's Court for the District Line to High Street Kensington). If you arrive at Gatwick Airport, take the Gatwick Express (train) to Victoria Station and then take the Underground to your destination (Circle, District and Victoria Lines). With buses a good number to remember is 15, this will take you round the major tourist attractions at a much cheaper price than an official sight seeing tour!
Travel essentials for London
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| Europe | England, UK | +44(0)20 | 240V | Pound Sterling (GBP) |
| Related Categories- Hyde Park
- Kensington Palace
- Knightsbridge
- Museums
- The Royal Albert Hall
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