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London's Best Museums
Museum of London is one of London's Best Museums.

1. Museum of London

150 London Wall, London, Greater London
History Museum · Aldersgate · 146 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Follow the timeline through London’s history from the prehistoric era to modern day. A very interesting place to spend an afternoon with exhibits that appeal to all ages.

Tate Modern is one of London's Best Museums.

2. Tate Modern

9.2
53 Bankside, London, Greater London
Art Museum · South Bank · 821 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: The most visited modern art gallery in the world, Tate Modern features a vast collection of art and exhibitions of all shapes and sizes. Go to the bar at the top for a great view of London.

British Museum is one of London's Best Museums.

3. British Museum

9.4
Great Russell St (btwn Montague & Bloomsbury St), London, Greater London
History Museum · Bloomsbury · 1012 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: This 258 year old museum houses more than 7 million objects of history and culture. The Egyptian exhibit is very popular here.

Natural History Museum is one of London's Best Museums.

4. Natural History Museum

9.3
Cromwell Rd (at Queen's Gate), London, Greater London
Science Museum · Kensington and Chelsea · 623 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: One of the world's best museums for all things life and earth. Use the other entrance on Exhibition Road to avoid the long lines into this beautiful building.

London Transport Museum is one of London's Best Museums.

5. London Transport Museum

8.9
Covent Garden Piazza, London, Greater London
Museum · City of Westminster · 128 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Learn about the history of London's famous double decker buses, tube system, and more. Get the chance to be a tube operator in a fun simulation!

Science Museum is one of London's Best Museums.

6. Science Museum

9.1
Exhibition Rd, London, Greater London
Science Museum · Kensington and Chelsea · 445 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: A fun stop on any family tour. You can easily spend 5- 6 hours exploring this free museum, where science comes to life.

Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is one of London's Best Museums.

7. Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)

9.4
Cromwell Rd, London, Greater London
Art Museum · Kensington and Chelsea · 657 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: With art ranging over a 5,000 year span, the V&A has everything from ancient Greek statues to 18th century European furniture. While you're there, check out the courtyard café for great tea!

Madame Tussauds is one of London's Best Museums.

8. Madame Tussauds

8.8
Marylebone Rd, Marylebone, Greater London
Museum · Marylebone · 434 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Take a picture with Princess Diana or Brad Pitt! The original house of wax statues can be found in the former London Planetarium.

Imperial War Museum is one of London's Best Museums.

9. Imperial War Museum

8.9
Lambeth Rd, London, Greater London
History Museum · Lambeth, London, Greater London · 139 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: This free museum is a must-see for history lovers! There are a lot of interesting exhibitions, so be sure to take the time to get the full experience.

Benjamin Franklin House is one of London's Best Museums.

10. Benjamin Franklin House

7.6
36 Craven St, London, Greater London
History Museum · Charing Cross · 12 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Don’t expect a traditional museum experience here! The world’s only remaining Franklin home does not have much period furniture. Instead, there are video presentations and an actress to guide you!