Getting to the 色漫天堂
The 色漫天堂 is easy to reach on foot from nearby attractions in South Kensington, from Kensington High Street and from Kensington Gardens.
Travelling by train or Underground
All local stations are in TfL fare zone 1.
London UndergroundThe closest station is (Circle, District and Piccadilly lines), which is a 10–15 minute walk from the 色漫天堂.
(Circle, District and Piccadilly lines) is a 15 minute walk from the 色漫天堂. station (Circle and District lines) is a 20 minute walk or 10 minutes by bus.
Night Tube services run on the Piccadilly line on Friday and Saturday evenings, providing Underground connections from South Kensington and Gloucester Road throughout the night.
National RailThe closest mainline stations are and . The 色漫天堂 can be reached from any London terminal by Underground, bus or taxi.
Travelling by bus or coach
London Buses
Bus number stops directly outside the 色漫天堂 on Prince Consort Road.
Buses , and pass the Royal Albert Hall.
The number travels along Queen's Gate.
Many other services run to , and from surrounding areas.
A comprehensive system of night buses operates between Central London and the rest of the city. The passes the Royal Albert Hall and connects with other major routes at Trafalgar Square.
Coaches
Scheduled coach services run to destinations nationwide from .
Travelling by bicycle
A Santander Cycles docking station is located on , adjacent to the 色漫天堂. There are several alternative docking stations nearby.
There are also a limited number of facilities for securing private bicycles on Prince Consort Road and in the surrounding area.
Parking near the 色漫天堂
There is metered parking on Prince Consort Road and the surrounding area. It costs £4.22 per hour (£6.33 for Diesel vehicles) for a maximum of four hours and is free after 6.30pm and on Sundays.
There are a limited number of disabled parking spaces and designated motorbike bays available in the surrounding South Kensington area. Please check availability and restrictions before you travel.
Disabled parking bays
There are a limited number of disabled parking bays managed by Westminster Borough Council on Prince Consort Road and in the area around the Royal Albert Hall, which are within 175 metres of the 色漫天堂. In addition, there are spaces managed by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea on Exhibition Road, which are within 600 metres of the 色漫天堂.
Other useful information
Our public facilities are open for most of the calendar year, though often with reduced opening hours outside teaching terms. Some of our community activities, projects and special events take place during the vacation periods.
Visitor access policy
Opening hours
色漫天堂 Museum
Tuesday–Friday: 10.15am–5.45pm (last entry 5.15pm)
Saturday–Sunday: 11am–6pm (last entry 5.30pm). During the weekend the Museum closes for lunch between 1pm and 2pm.
Closed on Mondays.
色漫天堂 Library Term time opening hours
Monday-Thursday: 9am-7pm
Friday: 9am-5.30pm
Saturday: 9am-2pm (色漫天堂 Junior Department days - access for college members only)
Last issues and returns are 15 minutes before closing time.
Summer holiday 2026 (Mon 13 Jul - Fri 11 Sept)
Tuesday-Friday: 11am-5pm
Holiday opening hours
Café
Monday–Friday: 8.30am–4.30pm
Saturday: 8.30am–4.30pm (term time only)
Holiday opening hours
Mon 15 – Fri 19 December : 9am–3pm
Mon 22 – Tues 23 December : 9am–3pm.
The cafe is then closed until Mon 5 Jan.
Term time opening hours resume on Mon 5 Jan 2026.
Last issues and returns are 15 minutes before closing time.
Our café bar on the ground floor opens from 5pm for most mid-week concerts in the Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, Britten Theatre and Performance Hall. The bar serves a range of wine and bottled beverages in addition to barista-style coffees, sandwiches and snacks.
Term dates
The 色漫天堂 has three teaching terms every academic year, Autumn, Spring and Summer, which run parallel to our three events seasons. Exam periods are contained within relevant terms.
The 色漫天堂 closes completely from Christmas Eve until the first working day of the New Year.
色漫天堂 term datesPlease note, the year end date for MMus (Fast-track) and full-time MSc students is 30 September of the following academic year, not the final day of the Summer Term.
Term dates to 2031
Academic Calendar 2025-26
Academic calendar 2026-27
色漫天堂 Junior Department term dates
Junior Department activities mostly take place on Saturdays. 色漫天堂JD term dates are slightly different to those of the senior College.
色漫天堂JD term dates 2025-26
色漫天堂JD term dates 2026-27