Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm Free! The Hunterian Museum is named after its founder John Hunter (1728-1793), a distinguished surgeon, anatomist and collector of anatomical, pathological and zoological specimens which are on display in this museum. Part of the collection includes over 500 animal species (including elephants, bees, starfish and scorpions) and […]
In this museum you will find the story of transport in London over the last 200 years – whether travelling by bicycle or taxi, on the river or by tram, bus or underground and how the different forms of transport played a part in the lives of all those living and working in this city. […]
Free! This is a delightful museum which takes you through the last 400 years to the present day. You will see how homes, particularly in London, have changed. The middle classes and their living rooms are the focus of the museum and the changes in style, fashion and taste are well chronicled. Great for children and […]
Free! At The Bank of England Museum you will learn the history of the Bank of England from its foundation by Royal Charter in 1694 to its role today as the United Kingdom’s central bank. You can view unique displays of coins, banknote, books, documents, pictures, furniture and in the Rotunda area you can handle […]
Here you will find two floors of more than 250 original British cartoons, caricature, and comic art from the 18th century to the present day. Some of the original artwork on loan from The Beano, the Dandy, and Topper will surely take you back to your childhood. There are classic war cartoons, colour murals from […]
The Dairy Art Centre, so-called because the premises were once a milk depot used by Express Dairies, is a new 12,500 sq ft not-for-profit art centre located near the British Museum. Frank Cohen who earned his fortune through DIY stores, and his partner Nicolai Frahm are both avid art collectors. They are displaying some of […]
Between April and October If you are interested in all things Royal you can take a 45-minute guided tour of the Royal Mews. A Warden in striking red and navy livery will be your guide. Here you will learn about the various forms of transport used for coronations, State Visits and royal weddings. The horses […]
Unique is often a mis-used word, but this house really is. Dennis Severs, an American who died in 1999, lived in this house in Spitalfields which dates from 1724 in much the same way as its original occupants would have lived in the 18th century. The tour of the house will take you through 10 […]
Remember all those toys, posters and adverts, brands and packaging – in fact over 12,000 original items from the Robert Opie Collection can be viewed here. A most fabulous collection of the history of consumer culture and shopping. Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising 2 Colville Mews Lonsdale Road Notting Hill W11 2AR
This delightful museum was designed by the architect himself to house his personal collection of paintings and architectural salvage. On the first Tuesday of each month the museum is open until 9 pm and some parts are lit by candlelight. The Picture Room is now as it was in Soane’s day and features paintings by […]
The Sumatran tigers at London Zoo now have a new home five times the size of their current enclosure. The new enclosure has been designed with the needs of the tigers in mind and visitors can observe the big cats through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows. There are tall trees to climb, a custom built pool […]
Regent’s Park near Baker Street. Wander around the glorious Rose Garden and admire the other beautiful gardens which are a masterpiece of landscape design, enjoy a boat ride on the pond, discover the Secret Garden. It is wonderful to watch the changing seasons. Holland Park with 22.5 hectares of gardens, childrens play facilities, sports areas, […]
Opened in 2012, the View from the Shard is from a two-level deck (the first enclosed, the second partially open to the elements) on floors 68 to 72 of the Shard, offering Londoners and visitors with a good head for heights panoramic, 360-degree views across the capital and beyond, up to 40 miles or 64 […]