What does V&A Museum do?

The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is the world's largest museum dedicated to art, design, and creativity, located in South Kensington, London. Founded in 1852, it houses a permanent collection of over 2.8 million objects that span 5,000 years of human creativity, covering various disciplines including decorative arts, design, photography, and performing arts. The museum is a family of sites, including V&A South Kensington, Young V&A, V&A Dundee, and V&A Wedgwood, with plans for further development in East London. The V&A offers a range of educational programs, research opportunities, and public engagement activities. Visitors can enjoy temporary exhibitions, lectures, and guided tours, as well as access digital resources and virtual exhibitions. The museum also provides venue hire for events and sells a variety of retail merchandise, including books, design objects, and art supplies. With approximately 3.5 million annual visitors, the V&A continues to inspire and educate diverse audiences while championing creativity and cultural knowledge.