Major London Museums

You'll be amazed at what you can discover in London's museums. 

There are many London museums to choose from, including the British Museum, the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum. Many of London's big museums are free, so it won't cost you a penny to see all that London's museums have to offer.

At London's museums you can see one of the world's finest collections of Ancient Egyptian artefacts; examine a 26-metre-long dinosaur; find out what it was like to live in medieval London and get up close to a human torpedo.

British MuseumWatch London TV about British Museum

The world-famous British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times from around the world. Highlights include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection. Entry is free but special exhibitions require tickets.

Science MuseumWatch London TV about Science Museum

From the future of space travel to asking that difficult question, "Who am I?", the Science Museum makes your brain perform Olympic-standard mental gymnastics. See, touch and experience the major scientific advances of the last 300 years; don't forget the awesome Imax cinema. Entry is free but some exhibitions require tickets.

Victoria and Albert MuseumWatch London TV about Victoria and Albert Museum

The V&A celebrates art and design with 3,000 years worth of amazing artefacts from around the world. A real treasure trove of goodies, you never know what you'll discover next: furniture, paintings, sculpture, metalwork, and textiles, the list goes on and on… Entry is free but special exhibitions require tickets. 

Natural History MuseumWatch London TV about Natural History Museum

As well as the permanent (and permanently fascinating!) dinosaur exhibition, the Natural History Museum boasts a collection of the biggest, tallest and rarest animals in the world. See a life-sized Blue Whale, a 40-million-year-old spider, and the beautiful Central Hall. Entry is free but special exhibitions require tickets.

Museum of LondonWatch London TV about Museum of London

The Museum of London is the world's largest urban museum, packed with historic objects and exhibitions telling the story of London's past. Discover prehistoric London, the city under Roman rule, and the grandeur of medieval London. Don't miss the new Galleries of Modern London, from 1666 to the present. Free entry

Imperial War MuseumWatch London TV about Imperial War Museum

Discover the story of those who lived, fought and died in conflict from the First World War to the present at the Imperial War Museum. Learn about WW1 in The Trench Experience, explore espionage in The Secret War, and visit the acclaimed Holocaust Exhibition. Entry is free but some special exhibitions require tickets.

Design Museum

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. Check out the regular exhibitions dedicated to the rich creativity found in all forms of design, and its importance to our world.

National Maritime MuseumWatch London TV about National Maritime Museum

One of the world's greatest maritime museums, the National Maritime Museum contains models, paintings and trophies from every continent. Find out about the traditions of maritime London, recall the romance of great ocean liners, and study the controversial history of trade across the Atlantic. Free entry; some exhibitions require tickets.

London Transport Museum

The London Transport Museum hosts exhibitions connecting transport with the social and cultural history of London. Inside you'll find more than 80 vehicles spanning 200 years of London's history, including a red Routemaster bus and the world's first Underground steam train. There are some great posters and artwork too!

A Map of London's Major Museums

British Museum
See the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies and more in London
Science Museum
Step into the future and explore the past at the Science Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum
London's V&A celebrates 3,000 years of art and design
Natural History Museum
Don't miss the dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum!
Museum of London
Museum of London is the world's largest urban museum
Imperial War Museum
A museum devoted to Britain and the world war conflicts
Design Museum
The world's leading museum devoted to contemporary design
National Maritime Museum
Part of maritime Greenwich, one of London's World Heritage Sites
London Transport Museum
A museum celebrating London's historic transport system

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