Museums in London

London is a city with some of the biggest and best museums in the world, as well as those with some of the finest collections of arts and artefacts. The following are some of the museums in London that you may want to visit:

  1. Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum
    Museum within St Mary's Hospital preserving the laboratory where Alexander Fleming discovered and developed penicillin.
  2. Arsenal Football Club Museum
    Museum preserving the memorabilia related to the famous football club.

  3. Bank of England Museum
    Museum documenting the history of the bank as well as showcasing money-related exhibits.

  4. Benjamin Franklin House
    Museum housed in the only surviving residence of Benjamin Franklin.

  5. Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum
    Archives and museum to the first and oldest mental hospital in the world.

  6. British Dental Association Museum
    Museum with the largest collection of dentistry items in the United Kingdom.

  7. British Museum
    One of the greatest museums in the world on human history and culture.

  8. British Red Cross Museum
    Museum documenting the history of the British Red Cross, its involvements and relief works as well as medals, awards and equipment related to it.

  9. Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms
    Museum preserving the offices of key ministers during the Second World War.

  10. Crypt Museum of All Hallows-by-the-Tower Church
    Museum within the crypt of the ancient church exhibiting discovered artifacts and church records.

  11. Horniman Museum
    Museum with the largest collection of stuffed animals in the northern hemisphere.

  12. Imperial War Museum
    Museum showcasing military weapons, vehicles and other paraphernalia related to war.

  13. London Canal Museum
    Museum providing information on the history of the canals in London.

  14. Museum of London
    Museum documenting London from prehistoric times to present day.

  15. Museum of London Docklands
    Museum documenting the history of London Docklands, the River Thames and the Port of London Authority.

  16. National Maritime Museum
    Leading maritime museum of the United Kingdom.

  17. Natural History Museum
    One of the leading museums of natural history in the world.

  18. Royal Mail Archive
    The main component of The British Postal Museum & Archive.

  19. Science Museum
    Museum showcasing the collection of the Royal Society of Arts, and surplus items from the Great Exhibition.

  20. The Guards Museum
    Military Museum on Birdcage Walk in Central London.

  21. Victoria & Albert Museum
    One of the world's biggest museums of decorative arts and design.

  22. Wellington Museum
    Museum showcasing the memorabilia related to the Dukes of Wellington.