London: museums, exhibitions & activities

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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.

Discount passes

These discounts and discount passes are valid in London.

Museums Association

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

English Heritage pass

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

National Trust pass

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

National Art Pass

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

London Pass

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

Ace Card

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

SmartSave

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

iVenture Card

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

London Explorer Pass

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

Merlin's Magical London Pass

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.

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British Museum

London

4.5

Tower of London

London

4.5

National Gallery

London

4.5

Victoria and Albert Museum

London

4.5

Buckingham Palace

London

4.5

Tower Bridge

London

4.0

Churchill War Rooms

London

4.5

Natural History Museum

London

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Exhibitions in London

This exhibition is on display in London.

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

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