The world's largest museum of decorative arts and design, the Victoria and Albert Museum is located in London’s Brompton district. It is named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and boasts a rich history, having been founded in 1852 and now housing more than two million objects.
The collection dates back to ancient times and includes objects from Europe, North America, Asia and North Africa. Sculptures, glassworks, textiles and costumes are all exhibited, together with jewelry, furniture and photography. There’s an outstanding collection of Italian Renaissance works and East Asian ceramics and metalwork while the Islamic collection is one of the largest in the Western world. Due to the staggering number of objects that comprise the Victoria and Albert Museum’s collection, only a small fraction is displayed at any one time.
Discover the history of British architecture through models, photographs and original drawings, then wander through the European period rooms...