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Freddie Mercury | Splendid Things

Exhibition

When: Sat, October 24, 2026 · 10:00 – Sun, January 17, 2027 · 17:45
Where: V&A South KensingtonCromwell Road, London SW7 2RL, United Kingdom

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What to expect

🎤 Explore 8 looks from Freddie Mercury’s stage and private wardrobe on a self-guided trail across the museum, developed with Mary Austin. Highlights include the Magic Tour crown and cloak and the Made in Heaven costume. Allow around 35 minutes.
📍 V&A South Kensington. Medieval & Renaissance Rooms 50a/50b, Japan Room 45, Paintings Room 82, Tapestry Room 94 and Photography Room 108.
🗓 24 October 2026–17 January 2027. Museum visitor hours are daily 10:00–17:45, with Friday opening until 22:00. Friday access varies by gallery. Galleries begin clearing 30 minutes before closing. The trail is open during Festive Fridays on 20 November and 4, 11 and 18 December. Closed 24–26 December.
🎟 Free, with no booking required.
🖼 Official archive promotional photograph from the Made in Heaven music video by Simon Fowler, © Mercury Songs Ltd.

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