Empress Museum London
Empress Museum Tickets
What’s On at Empress Museum
Roll up, roll up: the Empress Museum brings all the fun of the circus - and all the songs from The Greatest Showman - as the home of Come Alive. This immersive family show, inspired by the film, is a feast for the senses as acrobats and performers swing above you, around you and display some seriously spectacular circus skills - get ready for Cirque du Soleil meets Barnum and his band of performers. Come Alive even includes songs like “This Is Me” and “Rewrite the Stars”, all performed live. If that sounds good, what are you waiting for? Take your seat in the Big Top with tickets for one of the greatest shows on earth (or London, anyway!).
About the Empress Museum
Situated in the heart of Earls Court, this state-of-the-art venue has really “come alive”. Formerly home to the BBC Earth Experience, the Empress Museum London has transformed into a big top to host Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular.
Located at Empress Place, near the former site of the Earls Court Exhibition Grounds, the Empress Museum joins Earls Court’s long history of artistic innovation.
Opened in 1887, the Exhibition Ground hosted landmarks including the Gigantic Wheel - a forerunner to the iconic London Eye - and the Empress Theatre, a musical hall and theatrical venue. Events held in the exhibition grounds included historical and international exhibitions, boat shows and entertainment events, often attended by Queen Victoria. Following World War I, buildings on the Exhibition Grounds also gave refuge to people in need.
Earls Court has since hosted numerous historic sporting events, concerts and television shows - including David Bowie’s first arena concert, the BRIT Awards and Crufts - and housed events for both the 1948 and 2012 Olympic Games.
As part of a landmark development scheme designed to reinvigorate the area, the Empress Museum continues Earls Court’s legacy as a cultural destination, showcasing Britain’s artistry and bringing new and innovative experiences to the world.
Should I get there early?
Arriving at the Empress Museum early for Come Alive! is an absolute must, and ticket holders are advised to make their way to the venue at least an hour before their show start time. There’s tonnes to do at the venue before the start of the show, including interactive performances from the roaming circus acts, who move throughout the venue, as well as many shops, bars and dining areas.
Map and Address
Empress Space, London, London, SW6 1TT
Rail: West Brompton Station, a short walk from the venue, is served by Southern rail services.
Tube: West Brompton station is served by Mildmay and District line services as well as National Rail services. The station is around a 10-minute walk from the Empress Museum. Earls Court station is a 10-15 minute walk away and is served by the Circle, District and Piccadilly lines.
Bus: The area around West Brompton Station is well served by buses, with routes 74, 190, and 430 all stopping nearby.
Car: There is extremely limited parking by the venue. There is limited, first-come, first-served Blue Badge parking on Empress Place, a short walk away. The area in front of the venue is pedestrianised, so drop-offs cannot be made.
Nearby Attractions
The Empress Museum is in a mostly residential area of London, away from the bustle of the centre of the city.
While the museums of South Kensington are a short tube ride away, the closest attractions to the Empress Museum include Stamford Bridge and the Chelsea FC Museum, a short ride on the District line from West Brompton, or the Brompton Cemetery, which is one of the Royal Parks. The Victorian cemetery is a beautifully landscaped area and the final resting place of a number of notable figures, including Emmeline Pankhurst and Sir Henry Cole.