London's V&A Storehouse lets public handle 250,000 objects in push for museum transparency.

The V&A Storehouse in London lets visitors handle over 250,000 objects spanning 5,000 years of history, from ancient Egyptian shoes to modern furniture. The 16,000-square-meter facility offers one-on-one appointments through its "Order an Object" service. Part of a post-Olympic regeneration plan, the Storehouse also aims to increase transparency and accessibility, amid pressure on UK museums to address the origins of their collections.