The grandeur of Imperial Russia will be captured in this display of the dress and uniforms of Emperors and officials of the Russian court.
Starting in the 1720s with the lavishly embroidered coats and elaborately patterned silk banyans from the wardrobe of Tsar Peter II, the display will span a period of almost two centuries. Garments on display will include coronation uniforms and regalia of Paul I, Alexander I, Nicholas I, Alexander II and Alexander III. Magnificence of the Tsars will explore the influences and crossovers between military uniform, court dress, European fashion and traditional Russian dress and will present the power and majesty of masculine uniform at its finest.
Travel
Nearest Tube: South Kensington (Piccadilly/Circle & Disctrict lines)
The V&A is within a few minutes walk of South Kensington tube station, on the corner of Cromwell Road and Exhibition Road.
Access
Wheelchairs: Both Cromwell Road and Exhibition Road entrances are negotiable by wheelchair users. Please remember that The V&A is a Grade 1 listed building, some areas of which were designed and built without considering the needs of wheelchair users.
Hearing Impaired: Sound enhancement equipment is available for gallery talks and tours. Please ask at the Cromwell Road Information Desk.
All guide dogs and service dogs are welcome.
Notes
The following individuals are entitled to free admission to the V&A (guaranteed entry if tickets are prebooked):
- Under 12s
- People with disabilities, with up to two carers
- Individual teachers or lecturers (on production of evidence of professional status)
- Individual Blue Badge Guides
- Museums Association (MA) members
- International Council of Museums (ICOM) members
- Staff from other museums (UK or overseas) on production of staff identification from their institution
- Press (with Press card)
Customers must produce valid ID to be eligible for free admission.
Friends of the V&A and Patrons are entitled to free entry without prebooking; it may be necessary to queue during very busy periods.