London Major Area Walks 4: South Kensington Museums

Focus: Museums in South Kensington

Historical Context

• Medieval Times: The lands in and around this area belongs to Westminster Abbey. A leper’s hospital is near what is now the Royal Albert Hall.
• Victorian Times: Most of the complex around the Royal Albert Hall emerged in the late Victorian era and was financed with the income from the Crystal Palace Exhibition.

Places to Visit in This Area When You Have More Time

Science Museum, Oratory of St. Philip Neri, Victoria and Albert Museum, Natural History Museum, Baden-Powell International Scout Centre, Royal Albert Hall