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British
Museum is the UK's largest museum, with 94 different galleries.
It can get very crowded during the summer and if time is short the
90 minute highlights tour is worth considering.
Great Russell Street, London WC1, Tel: 020 7323 8000
Opening: Museum Opening Times: Saturday-Wednesday: 10.00-17.30
Thursday and Friday: 10.00-20.30 Closed: 24-26 December, 1 January
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The
Design Museum has a comprehensive
collection of innovative designs. It will not take long to get around
and can easily be added to a trip to Tower Bridge.
Shad Thames,
London SE1, Tel: 020 7940 8790
Opening: Opening daily 10.00am -5.45pm
Last admission 5.15pm Late opening until 9pm every Friday
Last admission on Friday at 8.30pm |
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London
Toy and Model Museum has been recently refurbished. This museum
houses the most varied collection of toys and models in the world.
A toy collectors paradise.
Bayswater, London W2, Tel: 020 7706 8000
Opening: Open daily. Admission: Fee charged. Near Paddington
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London
Transport Museum charts the development of London's public transport
network.
Covent Garden Piazza, London WC2, Tel: 020 7565 7299
Opening: Monday-Sunday: 10.00-18.00 Friday: 11.00-18.00 (Last
admission: 17.15) Closed: 24-26 December |
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National
Army Museumis located approximately 15 miles from central London.
This museum is worth the journey if you are interested in military
aircraft.
Royal Hospital Road, LondonSW3, Tel: 020 7730 0717
Opening: Daily: 10am- 5.30pm daily
Admission free |
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Natural
History Museumhas excellent displays of dinosaurs and other
creatures. It can get very crowded at weekends, the quietest times
are weekday mornings.
Cromwell Road, London SW7, Tel: 020 7942 5000
Opening:10:00am to 5:50pm Mon- Sat, and 11:00am to 5:50pm
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Victoria
and Albert Museum is an excellent and informative museum
Cromwell Road, London SW7, Tel: 020 7938 8500
Opening: Open from 10:00am to 5:50pm daily and from 11:00am
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The
Science Museum is a celebration of modern technology and is
now geared more towards children.
Exhibition road , London SW7, Tel: 020 7942 4454
Opening: Open from 10:00am to 6:00pm Monday-Saturday and
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National Maritime Museumis located in scenic Greenwich. This museum houses the world's largest
collection of marine art and charts the history of seamanship through
to the Gulf War.
Romney Road, London SE10, Tel: 020 8858 4422
Opening: 10am - 5pm daily |
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