London Museums

London is famous for the many Museums that it has. There are Museums and Galleries to suit every taste, some of which require an entire day set aside to visit.

• Science Museum

Science Museum’s collections form an enduring record of scientific, technological and medical change since the eighteenth century. Though rich in British material, they result from worldwide acquisition. Vigorous collecting keeps them up-to-date, and we constantly strive to improve not only their condition and accessibility but also our understanding of their significance. The Science Museum Library has an international reputation in the history and the public understanding of science and technology. Science Museum also have a number of drama shows, talks and IMAX films on every day: such as Gene Cernan; Lights! Camera! Action!; Orchard Days; 3D Mania; Santa vs. the Snowman; Cyber-world; Space Station 3D.

• Victoria & Albert Museum

The V&A is the greatest museum of applied and decorative arts in the world. Explore the breathtaking permanent collections from the four corners of the globe including fashion and textiles, sculpture, ceramics and glass, metalwork, silver and jewellery, furniture, photography and paintings.

• Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum is the UK's national museum of natural history, and a centre of scientific excellence in taxonomy and biodiversity.

• Museum of London

Museum of London is the largest city museum in the world, telling the fascinating story of London from prehistoric times to the present day.

• National Maritime Museum

National Maritime Museum tells the history and future of Britain and also the sea, the story of time, astronomy and navigation and of the historic buildings at Greenwich.

• RAF Museum

Britain’s only museum dedicated to all things aviation, this is a huge and impressive collection of over 70 aircraft and related memorabilia and artefacts. There are rare air force uniforms and medals, over 6,500 paintings, drawings and posters, and 250,000 photographs dating from World War One to modern day. There’s also a library and film archive, and plenty of hands-on, child-friendly exhibits, including a flight simulator.

• Imperial War Museum

The Imperial War Museum is unique in its coverage of conflicts, especially those involving Britain and the Commonwealth, from the First World War to the present day. It seeks to provide for, and to encourage, the study and understanding of the history of modern war and 'war-time experience.'

• London Toy and Model Museum (21-23 Craven Hill, W2, Nearest Tube: Bayswater)

This museum tells the story of toys through the ages right to the present day. There are antique toys that still work, models of those that don't, miniature cars, trains and aeroplanes and even a miniature funfair from the 1920s. And for the more sentimental, there are teddy bears galore. It goes without saying that children will love this museum, especially the miniature train ride and the roundabout. But big kids are sure to love it too.

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