Museums & Galleries in London
Culture at every turn
London’s eclectic mix of world-renowned museums and stunning galleries is second to none. From the inspiring collections of art and design at the V&A to the ancient archives held at the British Museum, you will never be in short supply of heritage, culture and fine arts.
Natural History Museum
Located in South Kensington, the Natural History Museum is a fascinating celebration of life and earth science, comprising some 80 million items – most famously its collection of dinosaur skeletons and palaeontology. A wonderful space for all the family, there is lots to keep the little ones entertained, including the unique “Dino Snores” sleepovers!
Victoria & Albert Museum
Inside one of London’s most beautiful buildings, the V&A is the world’s largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects. It was founded in 1852 and named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
Royal Academy of Arts
The Royal Academy of Arts (RA) is an art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly in London. Founded by King George III, it has a unique position as an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects. This stunning space showcases fine art, installations, architecture, drawing and design.
British Museum
Home to a vast collection of world art and artefacts, spanning Ancient Greece and indigenous culture to modern anthropology, this iconic building was first opened to the public in 1759. Every Friday evening, the British Museum and its cafés are open late – perfect for a Friday night culture fix.
Tate Britain
Showcasing historical British art, Tate Britain is the founding gallery in the Tate collection. It houses a substantial collection of the works of J. M. W. Turner, and has rooms dedicated to revered artists such as Tracey Emin, John Latham, Douglas Gordon and Sam Taylor-Johnson.
Science Museum
The Science Museum was founded in 1857 as part of the South Kensington Museum, and gained independence in 1909. A marvellous experience for all the family, the museum is world renowned for stimulating displays, awe-inspiring galleries and inspirational exhibitions.
Tate Modern
The more contemporary sister gallery to Tate Britain, Tate Modern is a modern art gallery located on London's South Bank. It is Britain’s national gallery of international modern art and houses a wealth of inspiring collections and photography exhibitions.
National Gallery
Presiding over Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900, including work by Monet, Van Gogh and Rembrandt. Adjacent lies the National Portrait Gallery, featuring paintings, drawings, sculptures and photography.
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