Guide to... Sightseeing in London
Whether you are visiting London for the first time or you have lived in London all your life there is never a shortage of impressive historical places to visit. Our guide to sightseeing in London has lots of recommendations to help you make the most from your time in London.
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Crossness Pumping Station
Victorian sewage pumping station with preserved steam enginesRead more
Crystal Palace Museum
History and memorabilia of The Crystal Palace[6]Read more
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Cubitt Gallery
Cuming Museum
Local history, culture; small collection of Ancient Egyptian objects. Closed since March 2013 due to fire damage.Read more
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Cutty Sark Museum
Mid-19th century clipper, museum shipRead more
David Gill Galleries
David Gill inaugurated his first gallery on London’s Fulham Road in 1987. From the opening he exhibited work by...Read more
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Dorich House
Former studio of the Estonian sculptor Dora Gordine, with a collection of her works and of Russian Imperial art. Part...Read more
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Dover Street Market
Dover Street Market is a unique retail concept, set over six floors, packed with avant-garde fashion, design and art...Read more
Down House
Operated by English Heritage, home of naturalist Charles Darwin where he wrote "On the Origin of Species"Read more
Duncan R Miller Fine Art
Duncan R. Miller Fine Arts was founded in 1976 and has since that time established itself as one of London's noted...Read more
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E & R Cyzer
Situated in a newly refurbished gallery space on Bruton Street in Mayfair, E&R Cyzer regularly exhibits work by...Read more
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Eastbury Manor House
Owned by the National Trust, 16th century Tudor gentry house, local history displaysRead more
Ebury Galleries
Founded in 1990, at our present location in the Pimlico Road Design District, Belgravia, John Adams Fine Art has over...Read more
Eltham Palace
Operated by English Heritage, 1930s Art Deco house with mediaeval Great HallRead more
Florence Nightingale Museum
A tribute to the famous nurse. Includes opening hours, location and directions as well as background information her...Read more
Forty Hall Museum
Local history, 17th and 18th century ceramics and pottery, 19th and 20th century china, glasswareRead more
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Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum
Collection of material relating to the history of BelarusRead more
Freemasons` Hall
The Grand Lodge of Freemasonry for Men and Women was Inaugurated on the 18th February 2001, as a result of a need of...Read more
Fusiliers Museum
History of the Royal Fusiliers, uniforms, regalia, medals, weapons and memorabilia, located at the Tower of LondonRead more
Galton Collection
Part of the University College London, open by appointment only, scientific instruments, papers, and personal...Read more
Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
18th century folly built by actor David Garrick to celebrate the genius of William Shakespeare, includes display on...Read more
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Gasworks Gallery
Contemporary art organisation with exhibition space and studiosRead more
Getty Images Gallery
Bringing you closer to this extraordinary photographic resource, the Gallery offers beautiful, affordable photographs...Read more
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Gordon Museum of Pathology
The largest medical Museum in the United Kingdom,[8] part of King's College LondonRead more
Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons
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Greater London Hire Limited
Cab and courier company. Details of services and vehicles with contact form.Read more
Gunnersbury Park Museum
Local history of Hounslow and Ealing boroughs, archaeology, costume, fine art, ceramics, also Edwardian era kitchen...Read more
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Hall Place
16th & 17th century former stately home, exhibits from the Bexley Museum's collections including art, social history,...Read more
Hampton Court Palace
Come face to face with mysterious mythical beasts, storm the battlements and discover the secret grotto in the Magic...Read more
Hampton Court Palace
Former royal palace, King Henry VIII exhibition, Tudor kitchen, Tudor-period living history programmes, gardens, mazeRead more
Handel House Museum
Handel House was home to Handel from 1723 until 1759. It is here Handel composed many of his famous works, such as...Read more
Handel House Museum
18th century period townhouse, home of baroque composer George Frideric HandelRead more
Harrow Museum
Local history, industry, archaeology, also known as Headstone Manor MuseumRead more
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Old Speech Room Gallery and Museum, Harrow School
Egyptian and Greek antiquities, English watercolours, Modern British paintings, sculpture, printed books and natural...Read more
Havering Museum
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Hazlitt Holland-Hibbert
Formed in 2002, Hazlitt Holland-Hibbert is an independent association between Hazlitt, the long-established London...Read more
Heath Robinson Museum
Life and work of cartoonist Heath RobinsonRead more
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HMV (Oxford Street)
HMV is a leading specialist retailer of music, film, games and technology products offering a wide selection of new...Read more
Honourable Artillery Company Museum
Regimental artefacts and memorabiliaRead more
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Horniman Museum
Musical instruments, art, natural history, anthropology, African arts and culture, aquarium, gardensRead more
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House Mill
18th–19th century tidal millRead more
House of Dreams Museum
House turned into outsider art sculpture by former textile designer and art director Steven WrightRead more
Hunterian Museum
Hunterian Collection of preserved anatomical specimens, history, artefacts and developments in surgery, part of the...Read more
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Imperial War Museum
Exhibits relating to conflicts from First World War to present times, particularly those involving Britain and the...Read more
Inns of Court & City Yeomanry Museum
Regimental history and artefacts of the Inns of Court & City YeomanryRead more
Jack the Ripper Museum
History of the East London in the 1880s, providing a serious examination of the crimes of Jack the Ripper within the...Read more
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Jean-Luc Baroni
Jean-Luc Baroni belongs to the third generation of a family of connoisseur art dealers. The family business first...Read more
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John Martin Gallery
The John Martin Gallery specialises in contemporary art from Britain & Ireland. The gallery has a rolling...Read more
Jonathan Tucker - Antonia Tozer
Jonathan Tucker and Antonia Tozer are a husband and wife team. Both are former specialists with the venerable trading...Read more
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Julian Hartnoll
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Julian Simon Fine Art
Julian Simon Fine Art, run by brothers Michael and Julian Brookstone, has been established in London for over 30...Read more
Kelmscott House Museum
London home of William Morris, exhibits of his designsRead more
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Kennel Club Dog Art Gallery
Exhibits and collection of dog paintings, open by appointmentRead more
Kew Gardens
Includes Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art, Marianne North Gallery, exhibits on plants and conservation, Kew...Read more
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Queen Charlotte's Cottage
Located within the Kew Gardens, 18th century rustic country retreat built for Queen Charlotte, open seasonallyRead more
Kingston Museum
Local history, Eadweard Muybridge gallery of photographs, exhibits of art, photography, cultureRead more
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Kirkaldy Testing Museum
Materials testing machines used by engineer David KirkaldyRead more
L-13 Light Industrial Workshop
Contemporary art spaceRead more
La Galleria Pall Mall
La Galleria Pall Mall Gallery is located at the entrance of the oldest arcade in London, on Pall Mall street,...Read more
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Landmark Arts Centre
Arts centre with visual art gallery, located in the former St Alban's Church[12]Read more
Langdon Down Museum of Learning Disability
Operated by the Down's Syndrome Association in the Langdon Down Centre, history of treating people with learning...Read more
Little Holland House
Arts and Crafts home of the artist Frank Dickinson (1874–1961) with interior influenced by John Ruskin and William...Read more
London Canal Museum
At the London Canal Museum you can see inside a narrowboat cabin, learn about the history of London's canals, about...Read more
London Fire Brigade Museum
Open by appointment only, history of the London Fire Brigade, equipment, apparatusRead more
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London Motorcycle Museum
Over 150 classic and British motorcyclesRead more
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London Scottish Regimental Museum
London Sewing Machine Museum
Collection of sewing machines[13]Read more
MacConnal-Mason
The MacConnal-Mason family have now been established as art dealers for over one hundred and twenty years, and I felt...Read more
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Madame Tussauds
Millions and millions of people have flocked through the doors of Madame Tussauds since they first opened over 200...Read more
Mall Galleries
Central London's leading gallery celebrating contemporary visual arts through a lively and diverse programme of...Read more
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Mall Galleries
Gallery exhibits of the Federation of British ArtistsRead more
Marina D'Or
Marina d'Or was founded in Spain in 1983 and, ever since, has been active in the areas of real estate development,...Read more
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Markfield Beam Engine and Museum
Victorian 100 horsepower beam pumping engineRead more
Martyn Gregory
The Martyn Gregory Gallery, at 34 Bury Street in the London district of St James's, is located half way between...Read more
Media Space
Located on the second floor of the Science Museum, showcases the collection of the National Media Museum, explores...Read more
Medici Gallery
The gallery shows specialist contemporary figurative art, contemporary representational art, crafts from Britain's...Read more
Merton Heritage Centre
Local history[14]Read more
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MOCA, London
Museum dedicated to Contemporary Art of varied media. Curated by Michael PetryRead more
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Morley Gallery
Part of Morley College, exhibitions include painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, ceramics, textiles,...Read more
Museum of Army Music
Open Wednesday afternoons and by appointment, history of British military bands and music, includes musical...Read more
Museum of Asian Music
Musical instruments, music extracts and video clips of music from across AsiaRead more
Museum of Comedy
Located in the undercroft of St. George's, Bloomsbury, photos, posters, memorabilia, scrips, video and film about the...Read more
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Museum of Croydon
Local history, culture, social history, Riesco Gallery with collections of Chinese pottery and ceramics, and Roman...Read more
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Museum of Domestic Design and Architecture
Open by appointment only, research museum of Middlesex University, 19th and 20th century decorative arts for the home...Read more
Museum of Immigration and Diversity
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Museum of Life Sciences
Historic biological and pharmaceutical collections, including skeletons, fluid-preserved material, taxidermy, and...Read more
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Museum of London
City's history, culture, archaeologyRead more
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Museum of Richmond
Local history, cultureRead more
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Museum of Wimbledon
Local history, culture[15]Read more
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Musical Museum
Collection of music boxes and automatic instrumentsRead more
National Portrait Gallery
Portraits of historically important and famous British peopleRead more
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Natural History Museum Ice Rink
The Natural History Museum in London is a treasure in every way. Join us for updates on our science, collections and...Read more
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Part of Natural History Museum
Odyssey Fine Arts Ltd
In September 2012, Online Galleries was acquired by 1stdibs, the world’s largest online marketplace for rare and...Read more
Palace of Westminster
Today, the Palace of Westminster covers eight acres (3.24 hectares). It contains around 1100 rooms, 100 staircases...Read more
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Panter & Hall
Since we began in 2000, and with more than 300 gallery exhibitions behind us, Panter & Hall has continued to grow...Read more
Parasol unit foundation for contemporary art
Exhibitions of works by international contemporary artists working in various mediaRead more
Peckham Platform
Contemporary artRead more
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