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Welcome to the family of art, design and performance museums, where everyone is invited to enjoy the power of creativity. Admission is free. Some exhibitions and events carry a separate charge. Members visit free – join now. South Kensington, London. Dundee, Scotland. Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent. Bethnal Green, London.
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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
From its early beginnings as a Museum of Manufactures in 1852, to the foundation stone laid by Queen Victoria in 1899, to today's state-of-the-art galleries, the museum has constantly evolved in its collecting and public interpretation of art and design.
Apr 23, 2024 · Victoria and Albert Museum, British museum that houses what is generally regarded as the world’s greatest collection of the decorative arts. It is located in South Kensington, London, near the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Visit one of the world’s leading museums of art, design and performance with a visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum. The V&A is a treasure trove of objects celebrating many forms of craftsmanship. It also plays host to a stellar lineup of temporary exhibitions, including blockbuster shows on fashion designers and cultural trends.
Jun 4, 2019 · Victoria and Albert Museum. Address. Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL, UK. Phone +44 20 7942 2000. Web Visit website. Always free to visit, The V&A is a fantastic museum that celebrates the world of decorative art and design.
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