Exhibition Road is a street in South Kensington, London which is home to several major museums and academic establishments, including the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Science Museum and the Natural
Exhibition Road following opening of shared space scheme during 2012
South of Thurloe Place near South Kensington tube station
Looking south prior to the shared-space scheme
The Natural History Museum and winter ice rink
Albertopolis is the nickname given to the area centred on Exhibition Road in London, named after Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria. It contains many educational and cultural sites.
Exhibition Road
…just inside Hyde Park at the northern end of the road. After the central road in the area, Queen's Gate, it is the second thoroughfare in what was once Albertopolis. It provides access to many nationally significant institutions, including…
An aerial view of Albertopolis, South Kensington. The Albert Memorial, Royal Albert Hall and Royal College of Art are visible near the top. The Victoria and Albert Museum and Natural History Museum are at the lower end. Imperial College, the Royal College of Music, and Science Museum are in between.
The Victoria and Albert Museum.