The extraordinary history of London and the world is revealed in the city’s world-class museums and galleries. Many of London’s largest museums and galleries are free to enter, providing a fabulous experience for visitors and residents alike.
Check out our listing highlighting some of the main free museums and galleries in London.
The British Museum
A treasure trove of British and world artefacts and history. One of the world’s most important museums.
Area: Bloomsbury. Address: Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG. MAP
Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)
One of the world’s leading museum of art, design and performance, including its dedicated Theatre Performance space. The beautiful building is also an attraction in itself.
Area: South Kensington. Address: Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL. MAP
Science Museum
London’s home of science and technology, featuring award-winning exhibitions and iconic objects.
Area: South Kensington. Address: Exhibition Road, London SW7 2DD. MAP
Natural History Museum
A world-class visitor attraction and a leading science research centre in London, housed in an extraordinary Victorian building.
Area: South Kensington. Address: Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD. MAP
National Gallery
Britain’s premiere gallery for art, featuring a collection of over 2,300 works, including many iconic paintings and art from van Eyck, Velázquez, Turner, Van Gogh and more. .
Area: West End. Address: Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN. MAP
National Portrait Gallery
The National Gallery houses an incredible collection of portraits of historically important and famous British people. Currently closed for renovation, re-opening in 2023.
Area: West End. Address: St. Martin’s Place, London WC2H 0HE. MAP
Tate Modern
Housed in the old Bankside Power Station, Tate Modern is one of the world’s most popular art galleries, packing a huge collection of modern art from Britain and around the world.
Area: Southbank. Address: Bankside, London SE1 9TG. MAP
Tate Britain
The original Tate gallery, Tate Britain is a national gallery of British art and international art.
Area: Pimlico/Westminster. Address: Millbank, London SW1P 4RG. MAP