Free London museums are very common. In a city such as London, culture and history are not just paper priorities; the government and the people are willing to foot the bill to make sure the public has access to these very important experiences.
Indeed, it can be hard to select which museums to go see.
Since cost is no barrier, why not see them all?
For those who are fascinated by London’s rich history, there is no shortage of destinations.
The Museum of London is a good place to start, with exhibits that tell the tale of the earliest prehistoric occupants of the city onwards.
Sir John Soane’s Museum is a grand house museum that was once the domain of the famed architect and 19th century London gentleman.
The British Library Newspapers Section tells the story of London and Britain through their vast collections of millions of newspapers and periodicals.
Taking a broader view, the British Museum is one of the pre-eminent museums of human culture and history, and make sure not to miss its famous Egyptian Gallery.
Another cultural treasure is the Victoria and Albert Museum (V & A), a museum of the decorative arts where everyday items become extraordinary details in the stories of times gone by.
The Natural History Museum is a wonderful free museum; the dinosaur skeletons and earthquake simulator are popular exhibits there.
The Science Museum has a world-renowned medical collection and the engineering and history of the Industrial Revolution in Britain exhibits are very interesting.
The National Maritime Museum will give visitors important insight into the role of seafaring and shipping in the development of the British Empire, and you can even try your hand at steering a ship in their Bridge Simulator.
The Royal Observatory gives you the opportunity to stand at the beginning of longitude, and straddle both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres should you so wish.
The Imperial War Museum tells the story of war and the toll it takes on everyone in society.
Free London museums are plentiful, so make sure to take advantage of the opportunities available.
Doing research at the British Library Newspapers Section is a breeze: they have a copy of almost every British paper published since 1840.
Of all the cultures represented at the British Museum, Ancient Egypt is one of the most famed and visited exhibits.
Few museums deliver the impact you find at the Imperial War Museum; an unflinching chronicle of man’s inhumanity to man.
An amazing city museum is the Museum of London where Roman-era bikinis rub elbows with Edwardian penny toys.
Seafarers and landlubbers alike will enjoy the National Maritime Museum; its extensive collections are the best of its kind and its garden setting is lovely.
Dinosaur lovers will surely want to visit the Natural History Museum, where the dinosaur skeletons are a major draw to people of all ages.
At the Royal Observatory, you can stand with one foot in each hemisphere, touch a meteorite, and watch the Time Ball drop.
The famed Science Museum is a great place to learn about the history and development of science and technology, and have some fun, too!
Anyone looking for a good house museum in London should try the Sir John Soane’s Museum; it is full of quirky and interesting details.
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V & A) is a must see destination, with over 3000 years of decorative art and design represented, there is nothing like it in the world.
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