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Victoria and Albert Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum
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The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is the world’s leading museum of art, design, and decorative arts, boasting an incredible collection of over 2.3 million objects
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The V&A’s collection is vast and varied, covering everything from Renaissance sculptures to modern fashion, ceramics, textiles, jewelry, and more. For design and fashion lovers, the V&A is a dream. The fashion galleries showcase pieces spanning centuries, from 18th-century gowns to contemporary couture. The museum also houses works by famous designers like Christian Dior and Alexander McQueen.
The V&A is enormous, with multiple floors and countless galleries, so don’t try to cover it all in a single visit. Pick a few sections that interest you most, whether it’s fashion, medieval art, or sculpture, and spend time exploring those areas
Did you know?
The V&A’s collection includes the world’s oldest surviving wedding dress, dating back to 1759. The dress, made of silk satin, reflects the luxurious fashion of the time and is one of the many historic garments on display in the museum’s renowned fashion galleries