Museums

Some of London's most fascinating museums are on the doorstep

The British Museum

A world class museum with an extensive collection of exhibits, many of great historical importance

10 Minutes
British Museum

The Dickens Museum

Charles Dickens' home, where he wrote Nicholas Nickleby, the Pickwick Papers and Oliver Twist

10 Minutes
Charles Dickens

The Foundling Museum

The story of Britain's first home for abandoned children

5 Minutes
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The Wellcome Collection

A focus on the history medicine with a fascinating collection of medical artefacts

12 Minutes
Wellcome Collection

The British Library

Home to the world's largest collection of books and papers, its permanent exhibition includes a number of important manuscripts

10 Minutes
British Library

Senate House Library

London University's central library hosts regular exhibitions and events

5 Minutes
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The Cartoon Museum

A small museum housing British cartoon and comic art from the 18th century to the present day

15 Minutes
Mickey Mouse

Sir John Soane's Museum

The atmospheric home of one of Britain's greatest architects largely unchanged since his death in 1837

15 Minutes
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The Courtauld Gallery

An outstanding collection of Impressionist paintings in the historic surroundings of Somerset House

20 Minutes
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