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Probably the most impressive collection in the UK, the amazing British Museum is a must-see for any visitor to London. The collection of seven million objects representing the rich history of human cultures mirrors the city of London's global variety. In no other museum can the visitor see so clearly the history of what it is to be human. Don't miss the central courtyard, the Elgin Marbles and the Rosetta Stone. And best of all, it's completely free!
Open daily 10am - 5.30pm (last entry), free admission.
T: +44 020 7323 8299 |
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Russell Square or Tottenham Court Road |
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| www.britishmuseum.org |
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The Imperial War Museum is unique in its coverage of conflicts, especially those involving Britain and the Commonwealth, from the First World War to the present day. Exhibits range from tanks and aircraft to photographs and personal letters; they include film and sound recordings, and some of the 20th century's best-known paintings.
Open daily 10am-6pm, free admission.
T: 020 7416 5320
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Lambeth North or Waterloo |
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| www.iwm.org.uk |
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The National Gallery in London houses one of the greatest collections of European painting in the world. These pictures belong to the public and entrance to see them is free.
Open 10am-6pm (till 9pm Wed), free admission.
T: 020 7747 2885 |
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Charing Cross |
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| www.nationalgallery.org.uk |
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The National Maritime Museum (NMM) is the largest maritime museum in the world with a collection of over two million objects related to seafaring, navigation, astronomy and measuring time. The NMM incorporates the Royal Observatory, Greenwich and the Queen's House - the Museum forms the centre of Maritime Greenwich - a World Heritage Site.
Open daily 10am-5pm, free admission.
T: 020 8858 4422
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Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich (Docklands Light Railway) |
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| www.nmm.ac.uk |
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Displays of dinosaurs, mammals etc. The Earth Gallery which shows the making of our planet from earthquakes to volcanoes and hurricanes.
Open 10am-5.50pm Mon-Sat, Sun 11am-5.50pm, free admission.
T: 020 7942 5000 |
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South Kensington |
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| www.nhm.ac.uk |
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The Science Museum takes visitors on a journey of discovery through the history of science, industry and medicine and how they have impacted our daily lives. There are also a number of very popular interactive exhibitions.
Open daily 10am-6pm, admission free.
T: 0870 870 4868
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South Kensington |
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Showcases British talent through the ages, from Renaissance to the present day.
Open 10am-6pm daily, admission free.
T: 020 7887 8000 |
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Pimlico |
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| www.tate.org.uk/britain |
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One of Europe's leading modern art galleries.
Open 10am-6pm (till 10pm Fri & Sat), admission free.
T: 020 7887 8000 |
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Blackfriars or Southwark |
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| www.tate.org.uk/modern |
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