Museums & galleries London

The British Museum
Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DG
020 7323 8181

The British Museum is one of the great museums of the world; it has a collection of seven million objects showing the works of man from prehistoric to modern times with collections drawn from the whole world. Some famous objects include sculptures from the Parthenon, the Rosetta stone and the Sutton Hoo and Mildenhall treasures.
Free entrance but donations are welcome.

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Imperial War Museum
Lambeth Road, London, SE1 6HZ
Email: mail@iwm.org.uk
Tel: 020 7416 5000

Discover the story about people who have lived, fought and died in conflict from the First World War to the present day. Discover the conditions which were endured by First World War troops in The Trench Experience, and find out about some of the children’s experiences from those who had to live through evacuation and the Blitz in The Children’s War. There are interactive displays and a changing programme of the temporary exhibitions. The Museum also houses the Holocaust Exhibition, and art galleries holding some of the twentieth century’s best known paintings making this Museum a fascinating and captivating day out.

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Wallace Collection
Hertford House, Manchester Square, London, W1U 3BN
Tel: 020 7563 9516

The Wallace Collection is a national museum, displaying splendid works of art collections displayed at Hertford House a historic London townhouse,
There are twenty eight rooms within the town House displaying well know paintings by artists such as Titian, Rembrandt, Gainsborough and also for its superb array of princely arms and armour in Britain.
Entrance to the Museum is free and open every day.

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National Portrait Gallery
St Martin's Place, London, WC2H 0HE
Tel: 020 7306 0055

The National Portrait Gallery houses the world’s largest collection of portraits of historically important and famous British people. The collection includes photographs and caricatures as well as paintings, drawings and sculpture. Some of the famous portaits include the Chandos portrait of William Shakespeare and Holbein’s portrait of Henry VIII.

Visitors can come face to face with the people who have shaped British history from kings and queens to musicians and film stars.

Exhibitions on display of contemporary works and portaits by individual artists change frequently and there are activities and events running throughout the year.

The roof top Portrait restaurant has stunning views of london and is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Free of charge but some charges apply for special exhibitions.

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