About The Tour
The V and A is considered by many to be the world鈥檚 greatest museum of Art and Design. Your expert guide will show you many of the Museum's highlights dating from ancient times to the present day such as:-
Leonardo Da Vinci鈥檚 Notebooks, Michelangelo鈥檚 wax model, the most important carpet in the World, and the intricate timber fa莽ade of a 杏吧原创 home that survived the Great Fire of 杏吧原创 in 1666. The Museum鈥檚 Cast Courts house a staggering display of life-size plaster casts made in the 19th Century of famous European statues and monuments; the awe-inspiring cast of Trajan鈥檚 Column in Rome is made up of sections reaching from the floor to the ceiling.
Also see the enamel and copper Becket Casket made in the 12th century in Limoges, France, which contained the Archbishop鈥檚 relics as well as decorative arts from the reigns of Henry Vlll to Queen Victoria. Modern design includes stunning works by the American glass sculptor Dale Chihuly and original artwork of the Rolling Stones.
Alternatively ask us to design an itinerary around your specific interests such as Modern Scandinavian Design, Oriental Art, the World鈥檚 Most Famous Carpets or Islamic Decorative Art.