Victoria and Albert Museum

Always free to visit, the V&A is a fantastic museum that celebrates the world of decorative art and design. Founded in 1852, it holds artifacts spanning over 5,000 years from some of the world’s richest cultures, notably housing the most comprehensive collection of British art and design from 1500 to 1900. The museum features a permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects, including furniture, ceramics, photography, sculpture, silver, ironwork, jewelry, and much more.