Museums & Art Galleries in London

Romney Road, Greenwich, London

The National Maritime Museum tells the story of Britain´s adventures at sea with features on voyages of exploration, liners, historic events and environmental issues. A golden... more

St Martin's Place, London

The National Portrait Gallery, founded in 1856, is home to the largest collection of portraits in the world, with works dating from the Middle Ages to the present day. With... more

Buckingham Palace, London

The Queen´s Gallery, situated adjacent to Buckingham Palace, hosts a programme of changing exhibitions of magnificent works of art from the Royal Collection.... more

Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, London

The Royal Artillery Museum - Firepower, is housed in the historically secret Royal Arsenal at Woolwich. `Firepower´ tells the history of artillery from slingshot to shell and... more

No 1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London

From Roman settlement to Docklands’ regeneration, unlock the history of London’s river, port and people in this historic warehouse. Discover a wealth of objects from whale... more

Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London

In the Heart of the City of London, Barbican Art Gallery shows an exciting programme of changing exhibitions of photography, art and design.... more

272 Island Row, Limehouse, London

Limehouse Gallery is affiliated with Bronze Age Sculpture Foundry, which has been in operation since 1989 on the Limehouse Basin. Our shared premises and partnership form a... more

13 Lincolns Inn Fields, London

The Sir John Soane´s Museum, houses collections amassed by the architect Sir John Soane (1753-1837). The three linked houses built by him between 1793 and 1824, have been a... more

Millbank, London

Tate Britain holds the greatest collection of British art in the world, including works by Blake, Constable, Epstein, Gainsborough, Hockney, Moore, Stubbs and Turner. Also on... more

9a St Thomas Street, Southwark, London

The Old Operating Theatre Museum is at the top of a spiral staircase in the roof space of an old church and built in the old Herb Garret of St Thomas´s Hospital. It is... more

Raymond Burton House, 129/131 Albert Street,Camden Town, London

Jewish Museum - Camden Town: From the moment you step inside this outstanding new museum the journey of discovery begins. The Jewish Museum offers a unique and celebratory... more

Trafalgar Square, London

Situated in London´s Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery´s stunning collection of Western European paintings spans the period from the Middle Ages to the early 20th... more

Clive Steps, King Charles Street, London

The Churchill War Rooms is the world´s major museum dedicated to the life of Winston Churchill with its permanent exhibition housed in the Cabinet War Rooms. The War Rooms... more

28 Shad Thames, London

The Design Museum, opened in 1989 as part of Terence Conran´s `village on Butler´s Wharf´ and is the world´s first museum of industrial design, fashion and architecture.... more

Great Russell Street, London

British Museum A museum of the world, for the world.Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history. Visitors enjoy... more

Tower Hill, London

The ancient stones reverberate with dark secrets, priceless jewels glint in fortified vaults and ravens strut the grounds. The Tower of London, founded by William the... more

Hertford House, Manchester Square, London

Both a national museum and the finest private art collection ever assembled by one family. It was bequeathed to the nation by Sir Richard Wallace´s widow in 1897 and is... more

Burlington House, Piccadilly, London

The Royal Academy of Arts, founded in 1768, is the oldest fine arts institution in Britain. Situated in the heart of the West End on Piccadilly, it is universally renowned for... more

Duke of York's HQ, Kings Road, London

The Saatchi Gallery: The Gallery originally opened in March 1985 and its aim was to introduce new contemporary art, or art largely unseen in the UK, to a wider audience. Many... more

136 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch, London

Set in former almshouses, the Geffrye Museum presents the changing style of the English Domestic interior through a series of 11 period rooms from 1600 to the present day. One... more

Chesterfield Walk, Blackheath, London

Home to the magnificent `Wernher Collection´, Rangers House, an 18th century red brick villa, housing over 700 works of art, all purchased by diamond magnate Sir Julius... more

Twickenham Stadium, Rugby Road, Twickenham, London

Women's Rugby World Cup: This August sees the IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup kick-off in Guildford, Surrey, as twelve nations from around the globe will compete for the ultimate... more

Exhibition Road, London

The Science Museum opened in 1857 and has over 40 galleries where visitors can experience the major scientific advances of the last 300 years. The largest museum of its kind... more

65 Peckham Road, London

South London Gallery opened in 1891 with an aim `to bring contemporary art to the working people of South London´. The Gallery, has an international reputation for its... more

Bankside, London

Tate Modern displays the Tate collection of international modern art from 1900 to the present day, including major works by artists such as Picasso, Matisse, dali, Rothko,... more

Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London

The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is the world's greatest museum of art and design, with collections unrivalled in their scope and diversity. Discover sparkling... more

Grahame Park Way, Hendon, London

If you’re searching for something different to do with younger family members this year, why not set course for the Royal Air Force Museum London and soar through the history... more

80/82 Whitechapel High Street, London

The Whitechapel Art Gallery is London´s most prestigious independent gallery and has been at the cutting-edge of art for one hundred years. It was the first public gallery... more

London

Kensington Palace is now the Enchanted Palace... Until 2012 Kensington Palace has been transformed into a unique multi-sensory visitor experience weaving contemporary fashion,... more

Lambeth Road, London

At the Imperial War Museum, discover the story of those who have lived, fought and died in conflict from the First World War to the present day. Learn about the conditions... more

Somerset House, Strand, London

The Courtauld Gallery has one of the most important and best-loved small collections in the country, including world-famous Impressionist and post-Impressionist paintings. It... more

150 London Wall, London

Step inside Museum of London for an unforgettable journey through the capital’s turbulent past. Now open, our brand new Galleries of Modern London let you walk the streets of... more

Bartholomew Lane, London

The Museum is housed within the Bank of England itself, right at the heart of the City of London. It traces the history of the Bank from its foundation by Royal Charter in... more

100 London Road, Forest Hill, London

The Horniman Museum & Gardens, are housed in Townsend´s stunning Arts and Crafts building which has outstanding collections illustrating the natural and cultural world. The... more

Gallery Road, London

Dulwich Picture Gallery was designed by Sir John Soane, opened in 1814 and is the oldest public gallery in Britain. The magnificent collection of masterpieces, including works... more

Cromwell Road, London

The Natural History Museum is situated in one of the most impressive buildings in London and one of the world´s finest and largest museums of natural history. The permanent... more

Museum Building, AELTC, Church Road, Wimbledon, London

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum provides visitors the opportunity to embark on a stunning multi-dimensional tour of the evolution, the traditions, and the sights and sounds of... more

Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London

As part of London´s South Bank Centre, the Hayward Gallery, which opened in 1968, is one of London´s finest venues for large art exhibitions. There are no permanent... more

Lord's Ground, London

Lord´s Tour & MCC Museum is renowned as the home of cricket and England´s premier ground for international matches. The fully guided tour includes the Pavilion (Dressing... more

Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London

At the National Army Museum, discover the colourful story of the British Army and how the men and women who have served in it have lived and fought, from the middle ages,... more

Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, London

The Centenary Museum was opened by Chelsea Football Club in 2005 to celebrate its club's 100th year. The many exhibitions for fans of the beautiful game to enjoy include every... more

Guildhall Yard, London

Guildhall Art Gallery & Roman London´s Amphitheatre: Discover the art collection of the City of London Corporation and visit Guildhall Yard, a tranquil and historic square in... more

Kensington Gardens, London

The Serpentine Gallery, situated in the heart of Kensington Gardens within a 1934 classical tea pavilion, was founded in 1970 by the Arts Council of Great Britain. It has... more

St Thomas Hospital, 2 Lambeth Palace Road, London

The Florence Nightingale Museum, dedicated to Florence Nightingale, is world famous for her influence on nursing, she founded the first ever nursing school at St Thomas´s in... more

39 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London

London´s Transport Museum is located in the heart of London´s Covent Garden, housed in the original Victorian Flower Market. Offering a unique perspective of the histroic... more

96 Euston Road, London

On display in The British Library are hundreds of items from the world´s greatest collection of books, manuscripts, music, stamps, sound recordings and maps. The Library´s... more