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London is the capital and largest city of England, and the largest city of Western Europe and the European Union, situated on the river Thames. It is a true international capital of culture, music, education, politics, commerce and finance. London is the most visited city in the world among international tourists and has the world's largest city airport system measured by passenger traffic.

London contains 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: The Tower of London, The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, The Palace of Westminster and Maritime Greenwich. The city is also home to many important museums, galleries and libraries, including the British Museum, the Natural History Museum, the National Gallery, Tate Modern and the British Library.

London is the capital and largest city of England, and the largest city of Western Europe and the European Union, situated on the river Thames. It is a true international capital of culture, music, education, politics, commerce and finance. London is the most visited city in the world among international tourists and has the world's largest city airport system measured by passenger traffic.

London contains 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: The Tower of London, The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, The Palace of Westminster and Maritime Greenwich. The city is also home to many important museums, galleries and libraries, including the British Museum, the Natural History Museum, the National Gallery, Tate Modern and the British Library.

There are 234 museums in London.

Discount passes

These discounts and discount passes are valid in London.

Museums Association

28 museums – A card that offers free entry and discounts to museums, galleries and exhibitions.

English Heritage pass

7 museums – A pass that offers unlimited access to the most important historical attractions in England.

National Trust pass

12 museums – A pass that offer free entry to national Trust museums and sites in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

National Art Pass

15 museums – A pass that offers you free entry or discounts to museums, galleries and historic houses across the UK

London Pass

1 museum – A pass that offers you free entry to tourist attractions in and around London with optional public transport travel.

Ace Card

1 museum – A card that offers 2 for 1 entry at London attractions and discounts on restaurants, clubs, shops, theatres, concerts, cinemas and gyms.

SmartSave

1 museum – vouchers that entitles you with 20% discount on various attractions in London.

iVenture Card

1 museum – A smartcard that offers access to attractions, restaurants and entertainment in London.

London Explorer Pass

1 museum – A pass that provides you with free access to several popular attractions in London.

Merlin's Magical London Pass

1 museum – A ticket that offers you discounts at selected attractions in London.

London City Pass

1 museum – A ticket that provides free entry or discounts and fast track entry at highlights in London.

London Day Travelcard

A ticket that gives you unlimited travel on public transport in London.

Visitor Oyster Card

A smartcard to pay for journeys on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail, River Bus and most National Rail services in London.

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To see and do in London

Discover the best museums in London.

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Popular museums

These museums in London are popular.

British Museum

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Tower of London

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National Gallery

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Buckingham Palace

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Tower Bridge

London

Churchill War Rooms

London

Natural History Museum

London

Victoria and Albert Museum

London

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Exhibitions in London

These exhibitions are on display in London.

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Three Centuries of English Freemasonry

Three Centuries of English Freemasonry

From future kings to secret rituals and hidden meanings: through the rich collection at the museum this introductory exhibition illustrates the history of English freemasonry since the formation of th...

Museum of Freemasonry, London

James Watt and our World

James Watt and our World

Explore the legendary attic workshop of engineer James Watt, preserved as it was when he died in 1819. The workshop is an astonishing time-capsule containing its original furniture, windows, doors and...

Science Museum, London

First World War in the Air

First World War in the Air

Eleven years after the first powered flight, aviation emerged as a force capable of changing the face of battle. In 1914 the Royal Flying Corps numbered just 1,500 people. By 1918, when the Royal Air...

Royal Air Force Museum, London, Edgware

First World War Galleries

First World War Galleries

In the new First World War Galleries, made up of 14 areas, visitors will discover the story of the First World War, how it started, why it continued, how it was won and its global impact, through the...

Imperial War Museum London, London

Architecture of London

Architecture of London

400 years of London's architecture through the eyes of artists Guildhall Art Gallery’s forthcoming exhibition brings together works from the 17th century to the present day to illustrate how London...

Guildhall Art Gallery, London

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Nearby London

Discover other popular museums and cities near London.

Hampton Court Palace

East Molesey

Dorking Museum and Heritage Centre

Dorking

Polesden Lacey

Great Bookham

North Weald Airfield Museum

North Weald Bassett

de Havilland Aircraft Museum

Shenley

Waltham Abbey

3 museums

Bushey

2 museums

Esher

2 museums

Dartford

3 museums

Ewell

1 museum

Reviews

This is what people say about museums in London.

We were definitely not disappointed when we decided to visit the Wallace Collection. What an amazing experience! We were interested in seeing the house and collection on our o... (read more)

Jessica about The Wallace Collection

4 months ago

I visited Kensington Palace on Friday 23rd March 2018 - very excited to be visiting another royal palace (have been to Buckingham Palace and Hampton Court) and also the Diana... (read more)

Claire about Kensington Palace

1 year ago

A beautiful, world class museum that can absolutely be visited more than once. You can spend an entire day here and still have many things left to see. They feature the most u... (read more)

Frank about British Museum

2 years ago

The National Portrait Gallery is very well laid out. The collection is very complete and you see and learn a lot. We started at the top with the older art and then went down f... (read more)

Frank about National Portrait Gallery

2 years ago

Great insight into Churchill's background and war time life. Interesting interactive displays and an immense amount of personal correspondence and information. Definitely wort... (read more)

Stefan about Churchill War Rooms

2 years ago

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