The capitol city of England, is said to be home to over 240 museums patronised by over 42 million visitors every year. If you choose to find accommodation at a hotel in the heart of the capitol such as the Metropolitan by COMO London, you’d find yourself in close proximity to most of the well-regarded museums in Central London.
From large nationals to quirky independents, museums in London present a great variety of experiences to visitors and entrance to most of them is free of charge.
The British Museum stands out for its vast collection and long-standing history. It exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times. Highlights include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection.
The V&A houses one of the world’s greatest collections of decorative arts; in ceramics, sculpture, portrait miniatures and photography. The Natural History Museum contains some 70million plant, animal, fossil, rock and mineral specimens while the Science Museum features seven floors of educational exhibits, including the Apollo 10 command module and a flight simulator.
Founded in 1842, the National Gallery is home to over 2000 works of art, including masterpieces from almost every European school of art. Opened in 1989, the Design Museum showcases modern, contemporary industrial and fashion design, graphics, architecture and multimedia. The first underground electric train which had no windows, is a highlight amidst a variety of old and new vehicles displayed at the London Transport Museum.
Amongst the rather peculiar museums in London, Sherlock Holmes museum is an interesting one that has created a seemingly authentic setting with its multi-storey space crammed with antique artefacts that could have been used by the sleuth. The Crime museum is perhaps the most morbid, housing an extensive number of weapons used to commit murders or assaults in London; including items used by Jack the Ripper and Charlie Peace. The Magic Circle Museum is a connected space that gives its visitors insight into how the world’s greatest illusionists operate.
Museums in London are a never-to-be-missed experience.
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