BRITISH MUSEUM Great Russell Street, WC1 Tel:(020) 7636 1555
Open: Sat-Wed 10.00-17.30 Thur-Fri 10.00-20.30; Great Court Mon-Wed
09.00-18.00, Thurs-Sat 09.00-23.00, Sun 09.00-18.00 Free Admission
Founded in 1753 it is the oldest museum in Britain. Over 90 galleries display spectacular
examples of every aspect of international cultural history. Tour available.
Tottenham Court Road
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IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM Lambeth Road, SEl Tel: (020) 7416 5320
Open : daily 1000-1800. Admission adults £7.00 children £5.00
Museum tells the story of 20th century war from Flanders to the present day. Special features
include the Blitz Experience. Interactive
videos and children's activities.
Lambeth North
JEWISH MUSEUM Raymond Burton House, 129 Albert Street,
NW1 Tel: (020) 7284 1997
Open:Sun-Thu 1000-1600. Admission adults £3.50 children £1.50
Collection of Jewish ceremonial art and history. Excellent audio-visual programmes
explaining the Jewish faith and customs. Gallery devoted to the history of the Jewish
community in Britain.
Camden Town
LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM Wellington Street, Covent Garden, WC2 Tel: (020) 7565
7299
Open: daily 1000-1800 Admission adults £5.95 children free
A spectacular collection of vehicles - trolleybuses, trams, steam and electric trains -
with hands-on working exhibits plus the very latest interactives. New art and history
galleries and regular programme of events and activities.
Covent Garden
MUSEUM OF LONDON London Wall, EC2 Tel: (020) 7600 0807
Open: Mon-Sat 10.00-17.50; Sun 12.00-17.50 Admission free
The largest and most comprehensive City museum in the World, it illustrates the history of
London and its people from prehistoric times to the present day.
St Paul's
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National Gallery Trafalgar Square,
London WC2 Tel: (020) 7747 2885
Open: Daily 10.00-18.00 Admission Free
Features the national collection of Western European painting with over
2,000 works of art.
Charing Cross
NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM Romney Road, Greenwich, SE10
Tel:(020) 8312 6565
Open Daily 10.00-17.00 Admission free
An extensive Museum celebrating Britain's maritime history illustrated by actual craft and
models, art and personal relics.
British Rail: Greenwich, DLR: Cutty Sark or take the RiverBoat from Charing Cross
or Westminster.
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Cromwell Road, London SW7 Tel:(020) 7942 5000
Open: Mon-Sat 10.00-17.50 Sun 11.00-17.50 Admission free
One of the major sites of London housed in one of London's most beautiful buildings.
Features include the Dinosaur and Evolution exhibitions and the Earth Galleries.
South Kensington
SCIENCE MUSEUM Exhibition Road, SW7 Tel: 0870 870 4868
Open: Daily 1000-1800. Admission free
The National Museum of Science and Industry. Highlights include a space flight simulator
and an On Air Radio Studio and many interactive multimedia displays.
South Kensington
Tate Britain Millbank, SW1 Tel:
(020) 7887 8008
Open: Daily 10.00-18.00 Admission Free
Formally known as the Tate Gallery housing contemporary and traditional
collections of British paintings from all periods.
Pimlico
Tate Modern Bankside, SE1 Tel (020) 7887 8008
Open: Sun-Thurs 10.00-18.00 Fri-Sat 10.00-22.00 Admission Free
Spectacular gallery built in what was the Bankside
power station featuring the Tate's collection of international contemporary art.
Southwark
VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM Cromwell Road, SW7 Tel:(020)
7942 2000
Open: Daily 1000-1745 Late view on Wednesday until 21.30. Admission free
The world's greatest museum of decorative arts housing priceless collections of jewellery,
silver, glass, furniture and paintings and a magnificent dress collection. Changing
exhibitions and displays.
South Kensington
