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1. National Gallery

Art Museums

Trafalgar Square / Embankment

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By by FeetinDaSand

Wow! Amazing originals from works by artists as diverse as Leonardo da Vinci and Vincent van Gogh to Rembrandt, Miche...

2. The British Museum

Speciality Museums • Art Museums

Bloomsbury

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Temporarily closed

Beautiful building Fantastic artefacts Superb guide Lots to see Donation for entrance fee Possibly bring your own picnic

3. V&A - Victoria and Albert Museum

Art Museums

Knightsbridge

By by 817paulah

Lots of great exhibits featuring architecture, design, glass (AMAZING!) and art/craft from a good variety of cultures.

4. Wallace Collection

Historic Sites • Art Museums

Marylebone

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By by 987chriss987

Must see if you are a medieval weapons and armoury buff, but also a beutiful house with great painting galleries and...

5. Tate Britain

Art Museums

Pimlico

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by fiftyshadesofgraham

By by fiftyshadesofgraham

Great selection of Turner and Constable paintings, ranging to sculptures by Barbara Hepworth, Henry Moore and Anthony...

6. National Portrait Gallery

Art Museums

Trafalgar Square / Embankment

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by 968nicholash

By by 968nicholash

Fascinating insight into how a wide variety of artists, film makers and photographers saw the impact Michael Jackson...

7. The Courtauld Gallery

Art Museums

Trafalgar Square / Embankment

This little gem has a wonderful collection of medieval art, and a very strong collection of 19th and early 20th Centu...

8. Tate Modern

Art Museums

Southwark

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by krenno2

An easy museum to do, with a recommended donation (so a free museum) with plenty of very unique artwork between the t...

9. Sir John Soane's Museum

Art Museums

Holborn

by MarmeladeGypsy

By by MarmeladeGypsy

Start with the crypt (yes, a crypt) and view statues, artifacts from the ancient worlds, even a huge sarcophagus.

10. Royal Academy of Arts

Educational sites • Art Museums

Mayfair

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By by LindaS646

Wonderful, superb opportunity to see portraits and great works of art brought together by inspirational curators.

11. The Queen's Gallery

Art Galleries • Art Museums

Victoria

by TERRAvelista

By by TERRAvelista

The third room, with lots of manuscripts and poems depicting life during the Mughal and nowadays Iran was equally int...

12. Wellcome Collection

Speciality Museums • Science Museums

Bloomsbury

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Temporarily closed

By by tintinfan2013

Great collection but don’t forget to visit the shop (amazing scientific, art and design books, cards and gifts) and t...

13. Banqueting House

Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

Westminster

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by Carmenda

You will be able to quietly and slowly, admire exquisite ceiling paintings by the artist Rubens, without the crowds o...

14. Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology

Art Museums • History Museums

Bloomsbury

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by kcdenman

... but if you savor your favorite section (jewelry, pottery, carved stoneware, clothing) it will be easier to enjoy ...

15. Somerset House

Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

Trafalgar Square / Embankment

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by 968nicholash

By by 968nicholash

Somerset House is the perfect space for this wonderful exhibition of photography, which occupies all of the East Wing...

16. Freud Museum

Speciality Museums • Art Museums

by oopsydaisey

By by oopsydaisey

The museum features awesome antiquities upon which he meditated as he listened to patients tell the stories of their...

17. Barbican Centre

Theatres • Art Museums

City of London

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By by gkburton2019

Wonderful evening..the acoustics are fantastic and it was amazing to see Simon Rattle for real.

18. Guildhall Art Gallery

Art Galleries • Art Museums

City of London

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Temporarily closed

by GOMS2013

Free entry, free introductory tours (c40mins) with fabulous guides and includes the Roman Amphitheatre remains.

19. Horniman Museum and Gardens

Natural History Museums • Art Museums

Open now

by AnnabelleH_12

By by AnnabelleH_12

Fantastic, park with great picnic spots and musical play area, great little farm section, amazing butterfly house, on...

20. Kenwood House

Historic Sites • Art Museums

Open now

By by jackpine2

magnificant grounds, wonderful view of london, amazing art collection , helpful docents and perfectly restored house...

21. Saatchi Gallery

Art Museums

Chelsea

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by chestnut6547

By by chestnut6547

... amazing experience, the gallery has really laid out the exhibits beautifully and created a story of the kings life.

22. Dulwich Picture Gallery

Art Galleries • Parks

Open now

By by SDKDublin

What a treasure trove of wonderful paintings beautifully displayed in this amazing gallery.

23. Queen's House

Architectural Buildings • Art Museums

Greenwich

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By by tinker2010

... the house on your own, you will miss a lot of lovely amazing facts and info (entrance is free, guided tour £10).

24. Leighton House Museum

Art Museums

Kensington and Hyde Park

by clairehI4106JL

By by clairehI4106JL

This is absolutely gem of the place with divine rooms including a fountain from the floor, statues.

25. The Foundling Museum

Art Museums • History Museums

Bloomsbury

A fantastic collection of fine art, historical artefacts and on the day I visited, a free classical piano concert.

26. Jewish Museum

Speciality Museums • Art Museums

Camden

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This is a lovely museum with information on Jewish life and Jewish history and also a changing special exhibition.

27. Japan House London

Art Museums

South Kensington

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by Jeremy314

By by Jeremy314

Kensington High Street is busy in its own way: stop off at Japan House and you'll find respite and beauty - well wort...

28. Hayward Gallery

Art Galleries • Art Museums

Southbank

by Keenomanjaro

By by Keenomanjaro

We recently visited for the Bridget Riley showcase which was fantastic - the contrast of beautiful art and brutalist...

29. Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art

Art Museums

Islington

By by Ahungrybear

Established by a wealthy husband and wife team, emigrees from the US to the UK, this delightful gallery focuses on th...

30. Whitechapel Gallery

Art Galleries • Art Museums

Whitechapel

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by 227ianc

It runs a stimulating and enjoyable series of art exhibitions, mostly on contemporary art, with the library space gen...

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These places are best for art museums in London:

National Gallery
The British Museum
V&A - Victoria and Albert Museum
Wallace Collection
Tate Britain

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These are the best places for kid-friendly art museums in London:

The British Museum
Wellcome Collection
Kenwood House
Horniman Museum and Gardens
The Foundling Museum

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These are the best places for couples seeking art museums in London:

National Gallery
The British Museum
V&A - Victoria and Albert Museum
Wallace Collection
The Courtauld Gallery

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These are the best places for groups seeking art museums in London:

National Gallery
The British Museum
V&A - Victoria and Albert Museum
Wallace Collection
Tate Britain

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These are the best places for budget-friendly art museums in London:

National Gallery
The British Museum
V&A - Victoria and Albert Museum
Wallace Collection
The Courtauld Gallery

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These are the most romantic places for art museums in London:

National Gallery
Wallace Collection
The Courtauld Gallery
Kenwood House
Somerset House

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These are the best hidden gems for art museums in London:

Wallace Collection
The Courtauld Gallery
Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
Sir John Soane's Museum
Guildhall Art Gallery

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