Museum of London (150 London Wall, London) — this is the world’s largest urban museum, with many historic objects and exhibitions chronicling London’s past. Exhibits cover prehistoric London, the city under Roman rule, and the grandeur of medieval London. There’s also the new Galleries of Modern London, from 1666 to the present. Admission: free. Hours: […]
London Transport Museum (Covent Garden Piazza, Covent Garden, London) – this museum hosts exhibitions connecting transport with the social and cultural history of London. Inside, there are over 80 vehicles spanning 200 years of London’s history, including a red Routemaster bus and the world’s first Underground steam train. There are some great posters and artwork […]
Kensington Palace (Kensington Palace State Apartments, Kensington Gardens, London) – this is a palace of secret stories and public lives that has been influenced by generations of royal woman. Visitors can see life as a 17th and 18th century royal courtier whilst making one’s way through the magnificent King’s and Queen’s State Apartments adorned with […]
Imperial War Museum (Lambeth Road, London) – this museum tells the stories of those who lived, fought and died in conflict from World War I to the present at the Imperial War Museum. Learn about WW1 in The Trench Experience, explore espionage in The Secret War, and visit the acclaimed Holocaust Exhibition. Admission: free. Hours: […]
Houses of Parliament (Westminster, London) — Inside one of London’s most iconic buildings, tours of the Houses of Parliament offer visitors more than 900 years of history and intrigue, as well as spectacular art and architecture. Admission: £15.00 (adult), £6.00 (child), £37.00 (family). Hours: Tuesday to Saturday (summer) and Saturday (all year round). Times vary. […]
HMS Belfast (The Queen’s Walk, London) — HMS Belfast, part of Imperial War Museums, chronicles life on board this warship during World War II and beyond. Imagine sleeping in one of the tightly-packed hammocks during convoy duties in Arctic waters. Visitors can see nine decks of amazing history, from the heavily protected Shell […]
Hampton Court Palace (East Molesey, Surrey – located just outside of London, visitors can explore Henry VIII’s majestic palace (including his magnificent state apartments and the vast Tudor kitchens). There’s also the haunted gallery, the Baroque Palace, the formal gardens and the famous maze. Admission: £16.00 (adult), £8.00 (child). Hours: 10 am – 4:30 pm […]
Design Museum (28 Shad Thames, Bermondsey, London) — this is the world’s leading museum that covers contemporary design in every form: from furniture to graphics, and architecture to industrial design. Visitors can see its regular exhibitions dedicated to the rich creativity found in all forms of design, and its importance to our world. Admission: £10.75 […]
Cutty Sark (King William Walk, Greenwich, London) — this is one of the world’s most famous ships and last surviving tea clipper, which visitors can board, including walking the decks in the footsteps of merchant seamen who sailed her over a century ago. Visitors can also explore her rich history and the cargoes she transported […]
Buckingham Palace (Buckingham Gate, near Buckingham Palace Gardens, London) — this is both the office and London residence of Her Majesty The Queen. It is one of the few working royal palaces remaining nowadays. During the summer, visitors can see the nineteen State Rooms (which are the heart of the Palace). These spectacular rooms have […]