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From the Collections. From ancient Chinese ceramics to Alexander McQueen evening dresses, take an incredible journey through 5000 years of human creativity with our online collections.
- V&A · Vivienne Westwood
The V&A's fashion collection holds garments from some of the...
- V&A · Photography
The history of the photography collection in the V&A is...
- Jewellery
Highlights include a gold Celtic breastplate, jewelled...
- V&A · The Raphael Cartoons
The Raphael Cartoons are a set of seven full-scale designs...
- V&A · Paintings
Collectors in the 19th century made large donations of...
- V&A · Korea
The first group of Korean objects arrived at the Museum in...
- V&A · Frames
Varying in shape, style, size, period and material, our...
- V&A · Vivienne Westwood
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A / VAM) is the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects.
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Dec 2, 2023 · Discover the treasures of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London with this ultimate guide! Explore must-see artworks, from the breathtaking Raphael Cartoons to the dazzling jewelry collection. Get insider tips for a seamless visit and delve into the world of art, design, and culture.
The Victoria and Albert Museum (abbreviated V&A) in London is the world's largest museum of applied arts, decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.27 million objects. It was founded in 1852 and named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
- 1852; 171 years ago
- Non-departmental public body of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
- Museum of Manufactures, South Kensington Museum
The Victoria and Albert Museum was founded with a mission: to educate designers, manufacturers and the public in art and design. Its origins lie in the Great Exhibition of 1851 – the world's first international display of design and manufacturing.
Shop the official range inspired by the ‘David Bowie is’ exhibition – including books, exclusive prints, t-shirts, postcards and accessories. Background image: Photograph of David Bowie, Kevin Cummins, 1970s, Uk. Museum no: S.1326-2010. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London.