With a permanent collection that tops 4 million pieces, the Victoria and Albert Museum is the largest decorative arts museum in the world. It's also one of London's most interesting and diverse museums.
Founded in 1852 and opened at its current location in 1857, this amazing museum boasts 3,000 years worth of artifacts from the world's richest cultures. The collection currently numbers about 4.5 million pieces, which include everything from paintings and photographs to jewelry, ceramics, and textiles.