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London's Best Museums

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Fiona Spinks

London’s museums are a treasure trove for every taste - whether you're into fine art, curious about the past, chasing memorable family days, or fascinated by science and innovation. This curated list of my personal favourites highlights standout spot...

Sections

Art Galleries

History Fan Favourites

Science and Tech Hubs

Family Faves

Additional Resources

Art Galleries

From classical masterpieces to cutting‑edge contemporary installations, these galleries showcase London’s creative energy. Whatever type of art you love, you'll find it in London.

A beautiful building full of sculptures, tapestries, fashion and furniture. Plus a chandelier by Dale Chihuly - my favourite artist.

V&A South Kensington

See the work of the world's most famous artists in person. Van Gogh, Monet, da Vinci, Raphael, Degas and many others are on display.

The National Gallery, London

From Tudor royalty to modern day celebrities, get up close to the faces of notable people from the last 4 centuries.

National Portrait Gallery

With works by Picasso and Warhol as well as space for large installations, this is a must see for modern art fans.

Tate Modern

History Fan Favourites

These museums dive deep into the narratives that shaped the world. Explore ancient relics, dig into pivotal moments, and connect with the stories that built nations. Whether you're into medieval artefacts, wartime history, or cultural evolution, thes...

It's not without its controversies, but the British Museum has a stunning collection of historical artefacts from around the world.

British Museum

An incredible collection of 80 million items - with galleries dedicated to dinosaurs, precious stones, earthquakes and more. World-class, and completely free to visit.

Natural History Museum

This museum doesn't shy away from difficult subjects. With galleries on the history and impact on conflict, it's an important but not always easy place.

Imperial War Museum London

This small, free gallery just inside the British Library holds some incredible documents - Shakespeare's First Folio and an original Jane Austen letter are in there with many others.

Treasures of the British Library | British Library

Science and Tech Hubs

Explore the wonders of the natural world, cutting‑edge engineering, and technological breakthroughs in these science‑driven venues. With immersive demonstrations, quirky experiments, and displays that explain how things tick.

Engineering, chemistry, biology and physics are all on display in the Science Museum. With lots of interactive display, this is a good one for kids.

Science Museum

A museum dedicated to human health and medicine, this is a smaller site but with a lot inside.

Wellcome Collection

Visit a planetarium and stand on the Prime Meridian Line - the point from which all other time zones are measured.

Royal Observatory

Family Faves

Packed with interactive exhibits and dependable fun, these family‑friendly museums are built to spark curiosity in all ages. Think hands‑on experiences, playful learning moments, and spaces where kids can explore freely.

Interactive, colourful and free! A great way to entertain your children for a few hours.

Young V&A

A perfect choice for any kids in their vehicle obsessed stage!

London Transport Museum

Slightly harder to get to than others, but you'll be rewarded with a quieter space, a reconstructed Victorian street, and plenty of interactive activities for children.

London Museum Docklands

Not exactly a museum, but it's a gorgeous building full of things for children to play with, story sessions and activities desgined to support development and creativity.

Discover Children’s Story Centre

Additional Resources

If you want some more ideas or detailed recommendations, check out these articles!

My favourite London museums, with reviews and tips to help you choose.

18 Best Museums in London (2025): From Icons to Hidden Gems You’ll Love

London has well over 100 museums, and you can find a full list here (although without reviews or details). Note, many of the museums are listed with ‘The’ as part of the name so may not be where you expect.

Ultimate List of Museums in London

Keep an eye out for the London Museum when it re-opens in a new location in 2026.

London Museum: Reopening in 2026