Museums

Strand, Somerset House, London, [map]

Famous for its Impressionist and Post-impressionist masterpieces as well as outstanding earlier paintings and drawings, The Courtauld Gallery is one of the finest small museums in the world.

28 Shad Thames, London, SE1 2YD [map]

The Design Museum is the world’s leading museum devoted to contemporary design in every form from furniture to graphics, and architecture to industrial design.

40 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AZ [map]

The Foundling Museum tells the story of the Foundling Hospital, London’s first home for abandoned babies established by Royal Charter in 1739.

Kingsland Road, London, E2 8EA [map]

One of London's most friendly and charming museums, the Geffrye presents the history of the English domestic interior from 1600 to the present day.

Duxford, Cambridge, CB2 4QR [map]

Imperial War Museum Duxford is one of the world’s finest aviation heritage sites.

12-13 New Wharf Road, London, N1 9RT [map]

The London Canal Museum tells the colourful story of London's canals, their people, cargoes, boats and trade, and the horses that pulled the boats and carts on the streets.

Queen Elizabeth's Walk, London, SW13 9WT [map]

The London Wetland Centre is a unique wildlife visitor attraction just 25 minutes from central London. Run by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT), it is acclaimed as the best urban site in Europe to watch wildlife

Lord's Ground, London, NW8 8QN [map]

Guided tour of Lord's Cricket ground including the Long Room, MCC Museum, Real Tennis Court, Mound/Grand Stand, Investec Media Centre and Indoor School.

150 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5HN [map]

Step inside the Museum of London for an unforgettable journey through London’s turbulent past.

Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HT [map]

How Britain's past has helped shape our present and future, from 1066 to the present day. From Kids Zone to celebrity lectures, there's something for everyone.

Greenwich, Romney Road, London, SE10 9NF [map]

Head to the National Maritime Museum and recall the romance of the great ocean liners, appreciate the elegance of Prince Frederick’s golden barge, delve into the traditions of maritime London and explore the controversial history of trade across the Atlantic.

Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD [map]

Meet dinosaurs, creepy-crawlies, a dodo and see meteors from space! Explore the natural world in London at the Natural History Museum.

Grahame Park Way, London, NW9 5LL [map]

The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation and science of flight.

(Flamsteed House), Greenwich Park, London, SE10 9NF [map]

The Greenwich Meridian Line, Longitude 0°, is the centre of world time, defined by transit instrument and line across the Royal Observatory courtyard.