The Victoria and Albert Museum (often abbreviated as the V&A)was founded in 1852. It is the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects.
The museum is named after Prince Albert and Queen Victoria,since its inception it has grown to now cover some 12.5 acres (0.05 km2)[2] and 145 galleries. Its collection spans 5000 years of art, from ancient times to the present day, in virtually every medium, from the cultures of Europe, North America, Asia and North Africa.
The museum is a Non-Departmental Public Body sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport
