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How Did the Victoria and Albert Museum Come About? The site of the Victoria and Albert Museum was purchased largely through the proceeds from the Great Exhibition of 1851. This was the first international exhibition of its time, though certainly not the last. Many of the wonderful items showcased at these exhibitions held all over Europe during the 19th and 20th centuries. They eventually found a home at this museum and are still on display today. When walking through the exhibit halls, I felt like I was on a scavenger hunt. I enjoyed looking for these pieces of history which were seen by millions of people during the course of exhibition and are still breathtakingly beautiful to behold more than 160 years […]
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