World renowned museum of art and design, with unrivalled collections of artefacts from the past 3,000 years including a dazzling array of ceramics, fashion, furniture, glass, jewellery, metalwork, paintings, photographs, sculpture and textiles. At weekends and during half term and school holidays, there is a multitude of family-oriented drop-in sessions.
When
Jan-Dec, Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.45pm, Fri 10am-10pm, selected galleries open after 6pm, closed Dec 24-26
Cost
free, charge for some exhibitions
20 October 2012 - 27 January 2013
25 January 2012 - 05 June 2012
Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.45pm, Fri 10am-10pm, ends Jun 5
31 March 2012 - 12 August 2012
From Mar 31, Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.30pm, last adm 5pm, Fri 10am-9.30pm, last adm 9pm, ends Aug 12
19 May 2012 - 06 January 2013
From May 19, Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.45pm, Fri 10am-10pm, ends Jan 6
Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.45pm, Fri 10am-10pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Jun 30
07 September 2008 - 02 September 2012