With a variety of famous and fascinating museums, London is home to some of the best museums in the World. From dinosaurs to war history, there is a museum to suit every interest and taste, and many require a whole day to see everything. Most of the London Museums are along the same street in South Kensington, near to many of the other tourist attractions and conveniently close to London hotels. London museums are a great way to learn more about the history of London and a number of other interesting subjects, and best of all admission is often free, so there is no excuse not to visit a London museum!
British Museum
Established in 1753, the British Museum in London is a museum of human history and culture and one of the most famous and great museums of the world.
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London Transport Museum
The London Transport Museum, or LT Museum as it is also know is a museum dedicated to the heritage of transport in London. Situated in Covent Garden in London, the month of November in 2007 saw the museum re-open to the public after a two year, £22 million refurbishment.
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Natural History Museum
The world famous Natural History Museum in London first opened its doors to the public in 1881 and features hundreds of exciting, interactive natural exhibits divided into four zones: Green, Blue, Red and Orange.
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Science Museum
Founded in 1857, the Science Museum now holds a collection of over 300,000 objects including such famous items as Stephenson's Rocket, the first jet engine, the first prototype of the 10,000-year Clock of the Long Now, and documentation of the first typewriter.
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Imperial War Museum
The London Imperial War Museum in Southwark, South London was opened in 1920 and is seen as one of the essential sights of London. Its aim is to provide for and encourage the study and understanding of the history of past and modern war.
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Victoria & Albert Museum
Britain's national museum of art and design, the Victoria & Albert is the world's largest museum of the decorative arts with 146 galleries including national collections of sculpture, furniture, fashion and photographs.
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