Museums & Art Galleries in London

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 1694 to its... 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

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 collections... more

Great Russell Street, London

The British Museums initial collection was bequeathed by Sir Hans Sloane in 1753 and is now one of the world´s finest museums. With a permanent display and special exhibitions of the... 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 unique... 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 era of... more

Clive Steps, King Charles Street, London

The Churchill Museum and Cabinet 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... 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 was... more

County Hall Gallery, Riverside Building, County Hall, London

Dali Universe is London´s most surreal experience lying in a labyrinth of atmospheric corridors in the heart of the South Bank. Over 500 incredible pieces by genius and eccentric... 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. Concerned as... 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 by... 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 1860. The... 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 of... more

Guildhall Yard, London

Guildhall Art Gallery & Roman London´s Amphitheatre was established in 1885. The original building was destroyed by fire in 1941 and the new Art Gallery was opened in 1999. The interior... 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 exhibitions but the... 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 Museum has... 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 endured by... more

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

Jewish Museum - Camden Town, The Museum of Jewish Life was founded in 1932, houses the world´s finest collection of Jewish ceremonial art. Awarded designated status in recognition of... more

London

Kensington Palace: The feminine influence of generations of royal women has shaped this stylish palace and elegant gardena. The birthplace and childhood home of Queen Victoria, the... 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 buses, trams... 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, MCC Museum, which... more

150 London Wall, London

Step inside Museum of London for an unforgettable journey through the capital’s turbulent past. The new £20 million Galleries of Modern London open in spring 2010 when you’ll be able to... 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 bones to WWII... 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, through two... 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 century. Discover... more

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 royal... more

St Martin's Place, London

Founded in 1856 by Philip Stanhope, the National Portrait Gallery is home to the largest collection of portraiture in the world, featuring famous British men and women who have helped... 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 exhibitions... 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 Britain´s oldest... 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

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 iniversally renowned for hosting... more

Grahame Park Way, Hendon, London

Take off to the Royal Air Force Museum and soar through the history of aviation from the earliest balloon flights to the Eurofighter. Gaze at a world-class collection of over 100... 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 from... more

Duke of York's HQ, Kings Road, London

The Saatchi Gallery at County Hall is now closed and will be re-opening in Chelsea, London in early 2007. The Gallery originally opened in March 1985 and its aim was to introduce new... 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 with the... 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 established an... 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 museum since... 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 challenging... 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 display... more

Bankside, London

Opened in 2000, Tate Modern displays the Tate collection of international modern art from 1900 to present day, including major works by artists such as Bacon, Dali, Duchamp, Giacometti,... 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 Conquerer in... 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 jewellery,... 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 displayed on... 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 Wernher, for... 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 dedicated to... 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 the... more

Twickenham Stadium, Rugby Road, Twickenham, London

Head to Twickenham Stadium´s Museum of Rugby where the world´s largest collection of rugby memorabilia helps to tell the story of how a schoolboy game became an internationally renowned... more