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This list of museums in London, England contains museums which are defined for this context as institutions (including nonprofit organizations, government entities, and private businesses) that collect and care for objects of cultural, artistic, scientific, or historical interest and make their collections or related exhibits available for public viewing. Also included are non-profit art galleries and university art galleries. Museums that exist only in cyberspace (i.e., virtual museums) are not included.
There are over 240 museums in London, England. The government publishes visitor figures for its own establishments. The majority of government-funded museums stopped charging admission fees in 2001[1] and, although this was challenged in 2007, this has remained the case.
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| Following the removal of admission charges, attendances at London museums increased, with a large percentage of the 42 million annual visitors nationwide The central area and the most important sights, theatres and restaurants are within the London underground train Circle Line on the northern bank of the River Thames. The trendy and tourist-ridden West End of London lies within the western portion of the loop and includes Soho, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square and Regent Street. Those without local roots will find this gigantic metropolis surprisingly diverse, and besides English, around 200 different languages are spoken within its confines, and all major religions are represented. At times, London can seem more like a country than a city. |
Bank of England Museum
The charming Bank of England Museum traces the history of the bank from its foundation by Royal Charter in 1694 to its role today as the country's central bank. There are gold bars, coins and banknotes, as well as many items you might not expect to find...
Bank of England Museum
The charming Bank of England Museum traces the history of the bank from its foundation by Royal Charter in 1694 to its role today as the country's central bank. There are gold bars, coins and banknotes, as well as many items you might not expect to find... British Dental Association Museum
The British Dental Association Museum retraces the advances of Dentistry through the ages.
British Museum
Founded in 1753 by an Act of Parliament, the British Museum is one of the great museums of the world, showing the works of man from prehistoric to modern times with collections drawn from the whole world.
Cuming Museum
The Cuming Museum combines the fascinating Cuming Family collection with the history of Southwark. The permanent exhibition outlines the story of the museum's founders, beginning in 1782 when six-year old Richard Cuming received a mogul coin as a gift. The exhibition includes over 700 objects from around the world and other intriguing collections such as the Lovett collection of charms and superstitions.
The Dana Centre
The Science Museum has a public events centre that brings the most controversial themes in modern science to life. No two days are the same at the Dana Centre and it is the audience that sets the agenda by suggesting issues for discussion.
Foundation of Chinese Art
There is a marvellous collection of 1,700 pieces of Chinese porcelain at the Foundation of Chinese Art, reckoned to be the foremost in the world outside of the Imperial Collection in Taiwan.
