Museum – Articles about London

The Design Museum has revealed next year's programme of temporary exhibitions and free displays. The foremost museum devoted to contemporary design in the world, London's Design Museum always brings something interesting and unexpected to the table, whether that's and exhibition dedicated to the evo...

On select days throughout the year, Hampton Court Palace throws open the doors to its garden and welcomes visitors for free, no ticket required. Formerly the home of the infamous Henry VIII, Hampton Court is a stunning Grade I-listed royal palace surrounded by more than 800 acres of gorgeous parklan...

Opening on 13 September 2025, the David Bowie Centre at V&A East Storehouse is the permanent home of Bowie's extensive archive, housing over 90,000 items, including 414 costumes, nearly 150 instruments, stage designs, props, personal diaries, lyrics, and over 70,000 photographs. David Bowie with...

The annual ceramics fair returns to the Museum of the Home on 13–14 September 2025 as part of the London Design Festival, celebrating exceptional craftsmanship and artistry. Set in East London's creative hub, the event brings together talented ceramicists from across the UK and beyond. Visitors can...

Once a year during its annual Ice Heritage Weekend, the London Canal Museum invites visitors into its massive Victorian ice well. Located underground, it's where they used to keep ice imported all the way from Norway and delivered via London's waterways. In addition to the unique opportunity to see...

Dinosaurs are landing in London, and not just any dinosaurs. This summer, Lightroom in King's Cross is being transformed into an incredible 360-degree prehistoric adventure with Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs. Launching on July 9, the show is a collaboration between Lightroom and Apple TV...

The Great Exhibition Road Festival returns to South Kensington on Saturday and Sunday, offering a free weekend of science and arts events for all ages. Visitors can explore hands-on workshops, engaging talks, performances, and installations from top institutions like Imperial College London, the Nat...

Not to be confused with the Windmill Brixton concert venue, Brixton Windmill is the last working windmill in London. More than 200 years old, this Grade II-listed landmark still makes its own flour, and you can get a glimpse behind the scenes on of its guided tours. Taking place every second weekend...

Wassailing, historically linked to ensuring a good apple harvest, has long been a festive tradition in parts of England. The Belles of London City are inviting you to an underground wassail in Rotherhithe, blending traditional Yuletide celebrations with music, dance, and merrymaking. Starting off wi...

The AdWomen exhibition at the Museum of Brands, in collaboration with the History of Advertising Trust, delves into the fascinating 100 years of women in advertising. Drawing from the world's largest brand communication archive and the Robert Opie collection, it analyses how advertising has both sha...

The Natural History Museum is set to unveil its brand-new mixed-reality exhibition, Visions of Nature, this Thursday, 24 October 2024, where visitors will get to step into the future of wildlife. The brand-new, nature-filled exhibition encourages you to explore together, using mixed-reality headsets...

To celebrate Black History Month, which starts on 1st October, London Museum Docklands is hosting a series of free talks exploring the stories of Black lives in London, spanning from the Tudors to the Windrush generation. The free talks will take place every weekend in October at the Museum of Londo...

The eclectic South London museum is hosting a family-friendly day of Caribbean music, food, and culture this weekend. Music, Jerk 'n Tings is a day-long celebration of Caribbean culture, celebrating its contribution to Britain through a varied programme of events, activities, and cuisine. Taking pla...

Sir John Soane's Museum is a renowned museum in Holborn, based in the home of the neo-classical architect and packed with fascinating artwork, models, and antiquities. There's a special Soane Late event on 28th June, celebrating Pride Month by exploring objects with LGBTQ+ connections within the div...

A mind-boggling new museum is set to open in London this summer, offering entertainment for all ages. Paradox Museum is opening to the public on 17th July, located opposite Harrods in Knightsbridge and offering a huge array of fascinating and puzzling illusions designed to challenge your perceptions...

Arts charity Art Fund has announced the shortlist for its annual Museum of the Year competition, and two London museums are included in the nominees. Each shortlisted museum receives £15,000 of funding, whilst the eventual winner will get £120,000 to continue funding their activities.  This yea...

The Natural History Museum is already one of the capital's top attractions but soon it will offer something new and exciting for visitors to explore. The museum is opening its new Evolution Garden on 18th July and it'll be free to visit, just like the main museum.  The garden will cover five ac...

The Science Museum in West London has been one of the capital's most popular attractions since it opened almost 100 years ago. Families who want an exclusive experience of the museum can book in for Astronights, an exciting sleepover event that's ideal for children aged 7-11 and their guardians. The...

The National Maritime Museum in Greenwich is laying on a one-day family festival on 17th February to coincide with LGBTQ+ History Month. “Out at Sea” is a free event that celebrates queer maritime history with a variety of fun activities. You're welcome to book tickets in advance but can also just t...

It's Women's History Month (and International Women's Day) in March and there will be lots of events going on throughout the city to celebrate women. Fans of science who want to learn more about what women have achieved in this field can take a visit to the Natural History Museum and join one of a n...

Step into the Victorian era at The Old Operating Theatre Museum & Herb Garret, where the team will guide you through the surgical practices once performed in this historical space.  The Old Operating Theatre Museum & Herb Garret is Europe's oldest surviving surgical theatre, originally...

London is already bursting at the seams with fascinating museums but in 2025 a new immersive museum is set to open in the capital. The Museum of Shakespeare will open in Shoreditch on the site of The Curtain Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse that was open between 1577 and 1624.  This museum, lo...

Artist Stephen Wright's home doubles as a personal art museum that's crammed full of forgotten, discarded, and unloved objects from all corners of the world. It's only open to the public on certain days – find the full list until the end of 2024 below. Occupying a typical terraced house in East Dulw...

The Windrush era is a key part of the country's history, and on 21st and 22nd October the Horniman Museum is bringing it to life. This award-winning South London museum has recreated a typical living room from the time, creating an interactive space to learn about the people who travelled to the UK...

The continued existence of one of London's most unique museums was up in the air for a while, but thanks to overwhelming support from the community, the Vagina Museum is ready to reopen. The Vagina Museum was originally founded in 2017 with the aim of combatting stigma regarding the gynaecological a...

The Offbeat Sari exhibition at the Design Museum takes an in-depth look at this fascinating traditional dress, displaying dozens of contemporary saris by Indian designers, wearers, and craftspeople. The sari is a traditional women's garment from the Indian subcontinent, worn across a number of occas...

Head to the Royal Air Force Museum between 22nd July and 3rd September for thrilling family fun at Horrible Histories: Up in the Air Adventure. The experience brings the history of flying and aviation to life, with six exciting zones for the whole family to explore. Design a flying machine in the en...

London's museum-goers will soon have an old favourite to explore once again. The Hunterian Museum, London's museum dedicated to all things surgery, is re-opening on 16th May after having its doors shut for six years. During that time, a substantial redevelopment of the space has taken place. The mus...

With collections numbering millions of intriguing exhibits and carefully thought-out displays, London's museums are among the biggest and most popular in the world. They're a huge draw whether you're just visiting the city or live here – especially as the permanent collections in the major museums a...