Museums in London [1] [2] [3]
Museums in London is your guide for entertainment scene. Feel free to recommend your local London museums or any museum in particular. Museums in London are sorted in alphabetical order. more - (London museums and galleries locations and tel. no.)
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The British Museum - This is one of the most popular tourist attractions in London with millions of people visiting the museum each year. It is located on the Great Russell Street, London, WC1 and you can reach it by taking the Tube to Russell Square. You will find almost everything under one roof starting with collections from Egypt, Greek and Roman art, China, old Mesopotamia, Antiques, coins and medals, Prints and drawings, Renaissance and Anglo-Saxon Britain, etc.
The
sheer size of the museum (2,5 miles of galleries) suggests to you, to wear a good
pair of walking shoes and be prepared to spend most of the day there. Whatever
your cup of tea is you will have a memorable day out. Open from: Mon-sat 10am-5pm,
Sun noon-6pm. Tel: 0207 323 8000. exhibitions
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Churchill
Museum and Cabinet War Rooms - Visit
the highly interactive and innovative Churchill Museum, the world's first major
museum dedicated to life of the 'greatest Briton', plus the secret underground
headquarters that were the nerve centre of Britain's war effort. Situated at Clive
Steps, King Charles Street
London, SW1A 2AQ. Tel: 020 7930 6961. Textphone:
020 7839 4906
www.iwm.org.uk
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The Clockmaker`s Museum - It is to be found at Guildhall Library, Aldermanbury, London EC2P 2EJ and is open from Monday to Friday (except public holidays) from 9.30am until 4.30pm. Entry is free, via the historic Guildhall Yard. Its collection is the property of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers and is run by its educational charity. It was founded in 1813 and has been open to the public since 1873. The museum has recently been entirely reconstructed to tell the story of the "Clockmakers of London".
It is a priceless collection of clocks, watches, portraits and tools. The most
famous single item is John Harrison's 5th Marine Timekeeper, familiar to visitors
from around the world because of Dava Sobel's astonishingly successful book, "Longitude".
Around Guildhall Yard is grouped the Clock Museum, Guildhall Library (which holds
regular temporary exhibitions), the Mediaeval Guildhall and its crypt, Guildhall
Art Gallery, the recently discovered east gate to the Roman Amphitheatre and the
Wren church of St. Lawrence Jewry, so there is much to see in the immediate vicinity.
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The
Design Museum - The stylish white edifice is the perfect showcase
for an unpretentious display of design products ranging from classic cars to home utensils. Whilst first floor `Review Gallery` acts as a host for new ideas and temporary exhibitions, the top floor `Collections Gallery` is constantly evolving. To replenish your body energy please go to Conran restaurant located on top floor. Shad Thames, London SE1, Tower Hill or Bermondsey tube station.
Tel: 0207 940 8790.
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The
Florence Nightingale Museum - Florence Nightingale was a legend
in her lifetime but the Crimean War years which made her famous were just two
out of a life of ninety years. If you want to find out more than please visit
this museum.
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The
Foundling Museum -
This museum tells the story of the 18th Century Foundling Hospital, and of its
Founders and Governors: the campaigning philanthropist Thomas Coram, the artist
William Hogarth and the composer George Frideric Handel. A significant collection
of works by the hospital's early artist supporters including Gainsborough and
Reynolds are displayed in interiors preserved from the original Foundling Hospital.
The Foundling Hospital was established at a time when there was scant provision
for society’s vulnerable. The Museum traces the history of London’s
first children’s charity and features many poignant objects of social history
including personal mementoes left by mothers with their infants as means of their
identification. The Museum’s top floor houses the Gerald Coke Handel Collection,
one of the most important collections of memorabilia relating to the composer,
who himself was a Governor of the Foundling Hospital.
Tues-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun
12-6pm, Admission £5, Concessions £4, Children up to 16 years FREE,
Special rates apply to groups and school parties.
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The
Geffrye Museum - This museum presents the changing style of English middle-class interiors from
1600 to the present day through a series of period rooms. It is set in elegant
18th- century almshouses with attractive gardens, including an award-winning herb
garden and a series of period gardens (open Apr to Oct). An imaginative education
programme for children, families and adults is run throughout the year. Open Tuesday
- Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm, and Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays from Noon - 5.00pm.
Free Admission. Tel: 020 7739 9893.
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Handel
House Museum - The
great baroque composer George Frideric Handel lived at 25 Brook Street from 1723
until his death in 1759. Here he composed famous works such as ‘Messiah’,
‘Zadok the Priest’ and ‘Music for the Royal Fireworks’. Today
Handel House Museum is a beautifully restored historic house, live music venue
and museum offering an insight into Handel’s life, 18th-century music and
culture. Throughout the House, paintings and prints of Handel and his contemporaries
provide a backdrop to Handel’s life in London. Today, the House is alive
with music as it was during Handel’s residence, a special experience for
all visitors. There are weekly Thursday evening recitals, events at the weekend
and family trails, quizzes and activities. Opening
times: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm; Thursday 10am – 8pm; Sunday 12pm
– 6pm (last admission half an hour before closing) Admission
prices: £5 adult, £4.50 concession; £2 child or FREE on Saturdays. Handel House Museum, 25 Brook Street, London, W1K (entrance
around the back in Lancashire Court).
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