Top 10 museums in London

Find a wealth of fantastic art and fascinating artefacts in London's top museums.
London is a real treat for museum lovers and museums are a popular destination among
London's many attractions. There are hundreds to choose from, including the British
Museum, the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum. Below is a list of
London's top museums (in no particular order). Many are free, so it won't cost you a
penny to see all that they have to offer. Work out how to find them all London
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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. Free entry.

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. Free entry.

Imperial War Museum

Discover the stories of those who lived, fought and died in
conflict from the First World War to the present at
the Imperial War Museum. Learn about life at home and
on the front during WW1 at the First World War Galleries,
examine the role of the United Nations, and visit the
acclaimed Holocaust Exhibition. Free entry.

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! Tickets from £16.
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.

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. Free entry.

Royal Museums Greenwich

Visit the Royal Museums Greenwich and immerse
yourself in the fascinating history of this UNESCO's World
Heritage site. The complex includes the National Maritime
Museum, the Queen's House, the Royal Observatory
(incorporating the Peter Harrison Planetarium) and the
spectacular tea clipper Cutty Sark.

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; and don't forget the awesome Imax
cinema. Free entry.

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. Free entry.

Bank of England Museum

Unveil the fascinating history of the Bank of England, from
its foundation in 1694 to its role today as the nation's
central bank. Step into the Bank of England Museum's
impressive building and explore the unique collection of
banknotes and coins. There's even a true gold bar you
can touch! Free entry.