British Galleries
The Victoria & Albert Museum in South Kensington is a treasure house that is hard to define - galleries include artwork, curiosities, dresses, Indian and Oriental art, statues and monuments, sculpture, and objects d'art. With seven miles of corridors, this is one museum where it is simply Impossible to fully appreciate the collection in one visit.
A stunning addition to the Victoria & Albert Museum is the recently opened British Galleries, a permanent exhibit that celebrates four centuries of British art, architecture, sculpture, and other treasures. This well presented, fascinating insight into changing styles, cultural movements, political, historical, and social landmarks is quite simply a 'must see'.
Highlights are too numerous to mention - although the huge Bed of Ware and the reassembled room interiors of great houses are favourites. With the galleries covering two floors, there is too much to absorb in one visit.
An excellent online gallery is also provided at the museum, and many exhibits are augmented by audio and video displays.
Thankfully, entrance is free. For more information, visit the museum website at www.vam.ac.uk.
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