Best Museums in London

The National LGBTQ+ Museum in King’s Cross, dedicated to LGBTQ+ rights, activism, and history in Britain.

A museum in Southwark that was once an operating theatre, showcasing surgical practices from the 19th century before the use of anaesthesia.

A museum in Holborn featuring satirical machines created by Tim Hunkin, offering an irreverent and humorous take on modernity.

A Grade II-listed Georgian home in Shoreditch, restored and reinvented by Dennis Severs to evoke the lives of a fictional family.

A museum in Mile End preserving the history of ragged schools, which provided education and refuge for poor children.

A museum in Notting Hill displaying a collection of past purchases and branding from the Victorian era to the present.

A materials testing laboratory in Southwark, housing machines that crush, stretch, batter, shatter, dent, or twist materials.

A unique museum in Lambeth dedicated to the art, history, and diversity of British gardening, located within a Victorian church.

A modern and contemporary art museum housed in a former power station, offering free entry to its vast collections and stunning city views from its terraces.

Location of The Garden Cafe.

A museum curation backstage experience.

Grand without being stiff, full of art, design, fashion, and unexpected beauty.

A leading museum dedicated to art and design, showcasing a comprehensive collection of decorative arts and design objects.

A mix of history, modern portraiture, and British storytelling through faces.

A free museum and library exploring health and human experience, mixing science, medicine, art, and anthropology in unexpected ways.

The Freud Museum is hosting Juliet Mitchell and Lili Owen Rowlands to revisit her landmark text, Psychoanalysis & Feminism, and The Life You Want by Adam Phillips.

Keats House is hosting a reading of Keats’s poem 'The Eve of St. Agnes'.

Dr Johnson’s House is hosting a talk on David Garrick and Queer Georgians: A hidden history of lovers, lawbreakers and homemakers.

A place to stop and play.

A world-renowned museum showcasing a vast collection of natural history exhibits, famous for its architecture and dinosaur displays.

The Science Museum features interactive exhibits exploring science, technology, and industry, with a focus on innovation and discovery.

A world-renowned public institution dedicated to art, culture, and human history, offering incredible exhibits and photo opportunities.

A popular exhibit within the Science Museum, known for being highly engaging for children and featuring shows.

A small, free, and child-friendly museum.

A museum visited after playing in Holland Park.

An artifact housed in the British Museum.

Sculptures housed in the British Museum.

A good museum that was enjoyed by all, but not a must-do especially since it’s not free.

A museum that the travelers regretted missing.

A quirky museum.

A quirky museum.

A museum with small but beautifully curated exhibitions.

The London Transport Museum celebrates the history of London's transport network with historic vehicles and engaging exhibits.

A museum featuring ship-themed exhibits and a dedicated play zone called 'Mudlarks', providing toddler-friendly fun.

A museum with hands-on exhibits and a miniature underground mail train ride suitable for children.

An impressively decorated former home of artist Frederic, Lord Leighton, located in Kensington.

A museum and gardens in Forest Hill offering panoramic London views without the usual crowds.

The Royal Observatory is a historic site famous for the Prime Meridian Line and its astronomical research, offering great views of London.

One of the world's largest maritime museums, it offers a comprehensive overview of maritime history, exploration, and naval battles.

Located in Greenwich Park, this observatory is the center of the world's time and astronomical history, marking the Prime Meridian.

A world-class art museum in Trafalgar Square, housing a vast collection of European paintings free to the public.

The Victoria and Albert Museum is a leading museum of art and design, showcasing a vast collection spanning centuries and cultures.

A unique museum where you can explore the history and evolution of brands, packaging, and advertising over time.

An intriguing museum housing preserved human remains and historical medical artifacts, offering an edgier experience.

A world-renowned museum in London dedicated to human history, art, and culture, housing a vast collection of artifacts from around the globe.

The world's leading museum of art and design, featuring a diverse collection spanning centuries and cultures.

Located in Greenwich Park, this museum offers insights into London's maritime history and is surrounded by beautiful autumn colours.

The National History Museum showcases a vast collection of exhibits related to natural history, including dinosaurs and the Earth's evolution.