Things to do in London - The Victoria & Albert Museum -V&A

The Victoria & Albert Museum (abbreviated as the V&A ) placed near South Kensington tube station welcomes its visitors with its extensive collection of furniture, painting, tapestry cartoons, sculpture, glass, photographs, silver and an excellent collection of Samurai swords. This establishment was founded in 1852 and holds the status of the world’s largest museum of decorative arts and design with as many as over four milion objects being displayed. The works that are included within this home of applied art. are dedicated to the period from antiquity to the present day (art deco). They boast comprehensive collections of Islamic, Indian, Chinese and Japanese art, as well as this deriving from Europe, North America or Africa. Because of the wide array of exhibits and their variety there is something for even most demanding visitor. On Wednesdays they organize special theme nights. Lectures may be integral part of them but are charged additionally.