The focus of the V&A (Victoria and Albert) Museum is "the world's leading museum of art, design, and performance." Indeed, the variety of objects is amazing.
Silver
Above- Christening cup and cover, King George II (1683-1760)
Above- soup tureen and ladle, 1740s, Paul de Lamerie, London
Paintings
Gold and amazing jewelry
Copies of massive works from outside the UK
And a cornucopia of smaller objects as well
Below- bowl from Egypt c 1000-1050
Below Right Jar, Parkistan c 3000-2000 BC
Resources
V& A Museum Books- Calligraphy, Embroidery, Patchwork & Quilting, Museum Art, and more
There's more--including special exhibits
Basic Information
Location: Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL
Underground stations: South Kensington, Gloucester Road
Train nearby: Victoria Station
Buses: see tfl.gov.uk
Facilities
Toilets can be found throughout the museum
There is a buggy park/family area
Lifts are available
There are Cafes
There is a garden with outdoor seating--where I had lunch on my last visit.
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