interior of the British Museum'S Egyptian Hall with Egyptian statues and museum visitors. © London and Partners/Jon Reid

Museums in London

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British Museum Tour

Uncover two million years of history, art and culture.

Twist Museum

Immerse yourself into a world of multisensory experiences.

London Transport Museum

Discover London's transport history with fun exhibits.

The Postal Museum

Travel back through hidden tunnels and see rare letters.

Be amazed by iconic artefacts, vast permanent collections and exciting exhibitions at the best museums in London. Browse free museums such as the British Museum, Museum of London, Science Museum, Natural History Museum and The V&A, or delve into the city’s past and present at London museums such as The Postal Museum and London Transport Museum.

Museums in London for kids

Best museums in London

Explore ancient history and modern art.

Unusual London museums

Seek out unique, quirky and intriguing museums.

Best museum exhibitions

Catch the best museum exhibitions in London.
A child looking impressed by one of the shark teeth exhibits during a learning session at the Horniman Museum and Gardens.

London museums for kids

Take your pick of the top interactive museums.

Quirky museums

Household Cavalry Museum

Celebrate the history and heroes of the British Army.

Twickenham Museum

See a world-class collection of rugby football memorabilia.
A young girl steers the wheel of the Cutty Sark ship in Greenwich London.

Royal Museums Greenwich

Explore the Cutty Sark and Royal Observatory.

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A young woman is admiring a few objects exhibited under a glass protection at the Museum of Brands in London.

Museum of Brands

Walk the time tunnel and discover iconic packaging.

Jack the Ripper Museum

Learn about one of the most notorious murderers.

Chelsea FC Museum

Discover the home and history of Chelsea FC.

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A vast light-filled white hall at Victoria and Albert Museum, featuring sculptures and statues on pedestals, artefacts on walls and a curved, glass roof.

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Natural History Museum

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