The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is the world's largest museum of applied and decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.8 million objects. Founded in 1852 and named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, the museum is located in the heart of "Albertopolis" in South Kensington. Admission is free, and visitors can explore 145 galleries spanning 5,000 years of global art, including works from Europe, North America, Asia, and North Africa.
