Constantinople to Istanbul: One City, Two Empires

V&A South Kensington · Galleries 38 and 39 · London · –

Key facts

Dates
Nov 7, 2026 to May 9, 2027
Venue
V&A South Kensington · South Kensington · London · Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL
Opening hours
10:00–17:45
Closed
Closed December 24–26.
Admission
Weekday £25; Weekend £27
Highlights
The first major UK exhibition on 1,600 years of art and design in the city that was capital of the Byzantine (AD 330–1453) and Ottoman (1453–1922) empires.

The first major UK exhibition on 1,600 years of art and design in the city that was capital of the Byzantine (AD 330–1453) and Ottoman (1453–1922) empires. Over 200 objects in four sections, from fine silks, textiles and historical dress to ceramic tiles, mosaics, tableware, metalwork, jewellery, sculpture, architectural furnishings, works on paper, manuscripts and paintings, come from the V&A collection and national and international loans, many on display in the UK for the first time.

Exhibition information

Plan your visit

Opening hours
10:00–17:45 Fridays until 22:00 (some galleries close after 17:45). Galleries begin clearing 30 minutes before closing.
Closed
Closed December 24–26.
Closed during the exhibition
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Admission
  • Weekday £25
  • Weekend £27
Reservation
Concessions apply (amounts not published). Advance booking is recommended. Members go free, even when sold out.
Address
Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL

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Questions

How much is admission to Constantinople to Istanbul: One City, Two Empires?

Weekday £25; Weekend £27.

When is Constantinople to Istanbul: One City, Two Empires on?

Nov 7, 2026 to May 9, 2027.

What are the opening hours of Constantinople to Istanbul: One City, Two Empires?

Open 10:00–17:45. Fridays until 22:00 (some galleries close after 17:45). Galleries begin clearing 30 minutes before closing. Closed: December 24–26.

Is there an audio guide for Constantinople to Istanbul: One City, Two Empires?

GUAN has no guide for this exhibition; dates and visiting information are on this page.

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