London Museums


	What to do in : CENTRAL LONDON


Museums in Central London

Madame Tussaud`s	Ripleys Believe It or Not	The London Dungeon

Madame Tussauds, Marylebone Road, London NW1 5LR.	The London Pavilion, 1 Piccadilly Circus, London W1J 0DA.	The London Dungeon, 28-34 Tooley Street, Southwark, London SE1 2SZ.
Visitors are sent on a unique journey through the realms of the powerful and famous. Guests can truly get up, close and personal with A-list celebrities, sporting legends and more... Madame Tussauds	Over 800 authentic exhibits From a 4 meter long model of Tower Bridge made out of matchsticks, animated T-Rex, mirror maze and an upside-down tea party to the world`s tallest man. Ripley`s Believe It or Not	Extremis: drop ride to doom, Boat ride to hell, Jack the ripper, Sweeney Todd, the great fire of London, Surgery blood and guts learn about Londons gruesome past. Not recommended for very young children. The London Dungeon

Museum of London	Bank of England Museum	The Science Museum

Museum of London, 150 London Wall, London EC2Y 5HN.	Bank of England Museum, Threadneedle Street, London EC2R 8AH.	The Science Museum, Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, SW7 2DD.
In the Museum of London you can journey through the capital’s amazing past. See as much or as little as you like – the Museum is free and here for your family all year round. Museum of London	The story of the Bank is told from its foundation in 1694 to today. Displays include silver, paintings, banknotes, coins, photos, gold bars and pikes and muskets once used to defend the Bank. Bank of England Museum	An impressive amount of activities and subjects to explore including energy, flight, space, psychology, medicine, engineering, telecommunications etc.. The famous launch pad is full of interactive exhibits. The Science Museum

Natural History Museum	The Cartoon Museum	Charles Dickens Museum

Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD.	The Cartoon Museum, 35 Little Russell Street, Camden, London WC1A 2HH.	The Charles Dickens Museum, 48 Doughty Street, Camden, London, WC1N 2LX.
A favourite trip for many. Explore the changing planet, investigate Earth`s ecology, meet a Do-Do, experience the age of the Dinosaurs, see a life-sized model of a Blue whale, the list goes on. Natural History Museum	London`s first cartoon museum opened in Feb 2006. The cartoon museum exhibits the finest examples of British cartoons, comic art and caricature from the 18th century to the present. The Cartoon Museum	This museum is in the only surviving London home of Dickens. Visitors can see paintings, rare editions, manuscripts, furniture and many items relating to the life of Charles Dickens. Charles Dickens Museum

Pollock`s Toy Museum	The Foundling Museum	The Petrie Museum

Pollocks Toy Museum, 1 Scala Street, Camden, London W1T 2HL.	The Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Square, Camden, London WC1N 1AZ.	University College London, Gower Street, Camden, London WC1E 6BT.
This museum occupies one 18th and one 19th century house. Every corner is filled with visual delights and no matter which direction you look new surprises are there to behold. Pollocks Toy Museum	This Museum tells the story of the Foundling Hospital, London's first home for abandoned children. There is a variety of FREE activities available for families and young visitors. The Foundling Museum	The Petrie Museum illustrates life in the Nile Valley from prehistory through the time of the pharaohs, the Ptolemaic, Roman and Coptic periods to the Islamic period. The Petrie Museum

Sherlock Holmes Museum	Handel House Museum	London Transport Museum

The Sherlock Holmes Museum, 221b Baker Street, London NW1 6XE.	Handel House Museum, 25 Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1K 4HB.	London Transport Museum, Covent Garden Piazza, London, WC2E 7BB.
221b Baker Street was the home of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John H. Watson from 1881-1904 according to the stories. The house is maintained as it was in Vicorian times. Sherlock Holmes Museum	The museum visit is a tour through Handel's home. You can see displays of fine and decorative arts including important works from the Handel House Collection. Handel House Museum	The London Transport Museum collection includes vehicles, rolling stock, posters, signs, uniforms, photos, maps and drawings. Story told of development of London & transport systems. London Transport Museum

The Fan Museum	Firepower - The Royal Artillery Museum	The Old Royal Naval College

The Fan Museum, 12 Crooms Hill, Greenwich, London SE10 8ER.	Firepower: Royal Artillery Museum, Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, London SE18 6ST.	Old Royal Naval College (ORNC), Greenwich, London SE10 9NN.
A collection of over 3,500 fans from around the world, dating from the 11th century to the present day. The buildings that house the Fan Museum are also of interest. The Orangery overlooks an oriental-style secret garden. The Fan Museum	The collection founded in 1778 is housed at the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich. Purchase an activity ticket and you can try out your skills on the Tank Command Firing Range or Bungee Run in the new Camo Zone. Firepower - Royal Artillery Museum	Opening April 2010 the new venue Discover Greenwich. Explore the rich history of the Old Royal Naval College and Greenwich. It will include an exhibition hall, a Learning Centre and a temporary exhibition gallery. The Old Royal Naval College

The Wellington Museum, Apsley House	Geffrye Museum	National Maritime Museum

Apsley House, 149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, London W1J 7NT.	The Geffrye Museum, Kingsland Road, Hackney, London E2 8EA.	National Maritime Museum, Romney Road, Greenwich, London SE10 9NF.
Try and spot Wellington`s Boots. Apsley house was the home of the first Duke of Wellington and his descendants. Inside there is an outstanding art collection and you can see aspects of first duke`s life and work. The Wellington Museum	Walk through time, from the 17th century, past the Georgian period and the high style of the Victorians, to 20th century modernity as seen in a 1930s flat. Surrounded by a series of period gardens. The Geffrye Museum	Steer a ship into port, learn about waves and tides. Explore Britains encounter with the world from the sea. Parts of museum are closed due to construction work. Please check website for excact details. National Maritime Museum

London Canal Museum	National Army Museum	Victoria & Albert Museum

London Canal Museum, 12-13 New Wharf Road, Islington, London N1 9RT.	National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London SW3 4HT.	Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, Kensington & Chelsea, London SW7 2RL.
See inside a narrowboat cabin, learn about the history, the cargoes, the people and the horses that pulled their boats. Children`s activities in museum and special summer activitiy days too. London Canal Museum	Find out how Britain's past has helped to shape our present and future. Discover the impact our Army has had on the story of Britain, Europe and the world. Kids Zone on Ground floor (see Action & Fun). National Army Museum	A vast array of collection and works including ceramics, fashion, furniture, glass, metalwork, paintings, photographs, prints, sculpture and textiles.Parts of museum are closed for redevelopment. Victoria and Albert Museum

Imperial War Museum London	The Garden Museum	Horniman Museum & Gardens

Imperial War Museum London, Lambeth Road, London SE1 6HZ.	The Garden Museum, Lambeth Palace Rd, London SE1 7LB.	Horniman Museum/Gardens, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ.
This museum contains permanent galleries and exhibitions, including 1st and 2nd world war galleries, large exhibits gallery, Holocaust Exhibition and more. Some parts unsuitable for younger children. Imperial War Museum	Explore gardening with collections and gardens. A programme of events, talks and activities run throughout the year. The Garden café serves freshly-made vegetarian food and is worth a visit in itself. The Garden Museum	Permanent and temporary exhibitions incl. collections of anthropology and natural history. 16 acres of gardens. A range of events and activities including storytelling and art and craft sessions for children. Horniman Museum

The Clink Prison Museum	Design Museum	Fashion & Textile Museum

The Clink Prison Museum, 1 Clink Street, Southwark, London SE1 9DG.	Design Museum, Shad Thames, Southwark, London SE1 2YD.	Fashion and Textile Museum, 83 Bermondsey Street, Southwark, London SE1 3XF.
Built on Clink Prison site (from1144). Visitors can handle artefacts incl. torture devices and can view/hear stories of inmates. Reported to be haunted. Unsuitable for young (and easily scared) children. The Clink Prison Museum	Devoted to contemporary design in every form from furniture to graphics, and architecture to industrial design. They aim to show how design impacts our life. Many changing exhibitions so check website for details. The Design Museum	The Fashion and Textile Museum is a cutting edge centre for contemporary fashion. The centre houses permanent and changing exhibitions exploring elements of fashion, textile and jewellery. Fashion and Textile Museum

London Fire Brigade Museum	Old Operating Theatre & Herb Garret	Winston Churchill`s Britain at War Experience

Winchester House, 94a Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1 0EG.	Old Operating Theatre & Herb Garret, 9a St. Thomas St, London SE1 9RY.	Britain at War Experience, 64-66 Tooley Street, London Bridge, London SE1 2TF.
Housed in Winchester House, 1820. Exhibits range from early leather helmets to recently replaced breathing apparatus illustrating the history of firefighting in London from the Great Fire of 1666 to modern times. London Fire Brigade Museum	One of the more unusual museums in London. The Operating Theatre is the oldest in Europe, and the Herb Garret is a unique chance to explore the Roof space of a Church. Both have recently been restored. Old Operating Theatre	The Britain at War Experience recreates the LONDON BLITZ in all its fury with special effects highlighting the sights and sounds, the artifacts, and even the dust and smoke of an air raid at its height. Winston Churchill`s Britain at War Experience

What to do in : CENTRAL LONDON

Museums in Central London