Find a wealth of fantastic art and fascinating artefacts in London's top museums.

Top 10 museums in London

London is a real treat for museum lovers and museums are a popular destination among London s many attractions. There are hundreds to choose from, including the British Museum, the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum.

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London. Don't miss the new Galleries of Modern London, from 1666 to the present. Free entry.

Natural History Museum

As well as the permanent (and permanently fascinating!) dinosaur exhibition, the Natural History Museum boasts a collection of the biggest, tallest and rarest animals in the world. See a life-sized blue whale, a 40-million-year-old spider, and the beautiful Central Hall. Free entry.

Royal Museums Greenwich

Visit the Royal Museums Greenwich and immerse yourself in the fascinating history of this UNESCO's World Heritage site. The complex includes the National Maritime Museum, the Queen's House, the Royal Observatory (incorporating the Peter Harrison Planetarium) and the spectacular tea clipper Cutty Sark.

Science Museum

From the future of space travel to asking that difficult question: "who am I?", the Science Museum makes your brain perform Olympic-standard mental gymnastics. See, touch and experience the major scientific advances of the last 300 years; and don't forget the awesome Imax cinema. Free entry.

Victoria and Albert Museum

The V&A celebrates art and design with 3,000 years' worth of amazing artefacts from around the world. A real treasure trove of goodies, you never know what you'll discover next: furniture, paintings, sculpture, metalwork and textiles. Free entry.

Bank of England Museum

Unveil the fascinating history of the Bank of England, from its foundation in 1694 to its role today as the nation's central bank. Step into the Bank of England Museum's impressive building and explore the unique collection of banknotes and coins. There's even a true gold bar you can touch! Free entry.