Articles related to "London Museums"

London's Geffrye Museum isn't on most tourist's must-see lists - but it should be. Appealing to adults and children, it explores our changing views of interior design.

The Museum of London opened in 1976 and has become one of the world's largest urban history museums with over 2 million artefacts among its collection.

The fascinating Science Museum next to the Natural History Museum in London's trendy South Kensington is a great day out for the whole family and is free to enter.

The London Motorcycle Museum is located in a quiet suburb of the English capital. But its contents scream motorcycle history, with bikes dating back as early as 1902.

The Science Museum has numerous hands-on working displays from the Victorian Bathroom to the Space Age. Many activities for children.

Enjoy summer evenings late into the night in May 2009 at HMS Belfast, National Gallery, Royal Observatory, Benjamin Franklin House, Sir John Soane's Museum.

An Order founded to give medical help to Crusaders and pilgrims now helps people of all nations. Their museum is a fascinating and little-known City of London attraction.

London has enough free museums to keep you busy for months. They range from the huge to the tiny and each is packed with unique character.

The old operating theatre in London's St Thomas's Hospital is now one of the city's most fascinating little museums

The Wallace Collection is a public museum in a stately London townhouse. Tour one of the greatest private collections of art ever bequeathed to the British nation.

For an exciting day away from London's typical tourist scene, venture out to Docklands in East London, where you'll find attractions for the whole family.

The British Museum is celebrating 250 years of continuous growth. Visitors can explore mankind's history and cultures through 7,000,000 objects from around the world.

When people say nothing in life is free, they are wrong. London has a host of award winning museums and admission is free of charge.

Families traveling to London will find many unique museums to entertain and educate children.

The Museum of Garden History, St Mary-at-Lambeth Church - London, reopened in November 2008 with a new name, The Garden Museum, and modernized interior exhibit spaces.

It would cost more than a life's fortune to explore the world, but in London's Natural History Museum visitor's can do it for nothing.

Andy Warhol and G. F. Watts, Van Eyck to Titian, Bruegel to Rubens, or Turner to Gauguin: London's art galleries are bursting with exciting exhibitions for Winter 2008

During Winter 2008 the V&A is offering a wide choice of shows. However, check in advance for gallery closures and wheelchair access restrictions due to refurbishment.

From the River Thames to Greenwich and Richmond, from South Kensington's museums to the Tower of London, there are free sightseeing adventures for visitors and locals.

"The art of the poster", tells the story of one hundred years of poster design and shows how London's public transport system has become "London's longest art gallery".

"War and Medicine" looks at the relationship between war and medicine through the experiences of doctors, nurses, military personnel, civilians, artists and writers.

The holidays will soon be upon us and London offers a wide choice of exhibitions and events to help us enjoy the season. This is a small selection of what's on offer.

London's Winter Shows include 400 years of Christmas traditions, Choosing the Chintz, Top to Toe - 250 years of fashion for children, Biscuit Bonanza or Sweet Sixties.

The beautiful exhibition about one of Mexico's last indigenous leaders ends 24th January. Visit now for an insight into how Hernan Cortes overthrew the mighty Montezuma.

The Tower of London is one of the city's finest open-air museums and top tourist attractions. Tickets can be pre-purchased online and it's a brilliant family day out.

London's historic hospital museums are located in ancient buildings. These attractions are fun, free and give visitors a different view of the city's history.

This unique museum is offering three exhibitions: "Design Cities", "Alan Aldridge - the Man with the Kaleidoscope Eyes" and "Patricia Urquiola - Purely Porcelain".

Sir Robert Crawford CBE, Director-General of the Imperial War Museum retires in October 2008. Diane Lees, Director of the Museum of Childhood, will step into his shoes.

Think you can't experience London's West End theatre or explore the British Museum on a budget? Think again!

A short guide to three of London's famous bridges across the River Thames, including transport details on how to get there and tips on when to see them at their best

The new Indiana Jones movie the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull takes us where archeologist/adventurer Indy has rarely went in movies past: Latin America.

London has some great family days out, with free attractions open to tourists and locals alike. End holiday boredom, save money and go green by using public transport.

Cruise up the coast and explore the home state of many writers past and present. Tour the homes of three famous California writers.

London's Natural History Museum is one of the most important of its kind in the world, with over 70 million specimens. There are many 'hand's on' activities for children.

Ever since the 17th century, London scientists have kept a garden for the study of plants and their healing powers. Ancient apothecaries helped to foster green medicine.

Help with identifying British woodlice, and why they are usually found huddled together in damp crevices.

The BM offers children's events for the 2009 winter holiday related to its current exhibitions, Professor Munakata's British Museum Adventure, and Moctezuma Aztec Ruler.

Kensington Palace has been home to royalty for over 200 years, including William and Mary, Queen Victoria, Queen Mary, and Princess Diana.

Who is Chuck Jones? The legendary Looney Tunes animator directed classics like "Duck Amuck," What's Opera, Doc?" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."