Museums in London

London has 14 National Museums and over 250 registered art installations that are home to the Ancient Egypt collection, dinosaur exhibitions, First World War Galleries, paintings, sculptures, metalwork, and textiles. This makes it the go-to place for aesthetes across the globe.

The most popular museums in London are: 

The best museums in London for kids are: 

Skip-the-line tickets allow you to skip the long waiting lines at the ticket counter and enter the museum with a wave of the phone. While most museums have skip-the-line tickets, some only offer admission tickets. Alternatively, if you are purchasing guided tours, they by default include skip-the-line access to the museums.

Most museums in London do offer guided tours. Guided tours offer an expert English-speaking tour guide, who will explain the exhibits around the museum. You can choose between a small group or pick a private tour for exclusivity. Enjoy guided tours in London with Churchill War Room tour, Warner Bros. Studio guided tour, and Jack the Ripper & Haunted London tour.

City passes in London include skip-the-line access, Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour in London, and a free guidebook to famous museums such as: 

Children, senior citizens, EU citizens, and students with valid ID proof can enjoy discounted tickets in selected museums. Additionally, Headout offers cashback up to 10% on selected museum tickets in London.

The cancelation policy varies depending on the type of ticket you purchase. While some museum tickets in London allow you to cancel up to 24/48/72 hours before your scheduled visit, some of them cannot be canceled or rescheduled.

There are two museums that stand apart from their peers as the biggest museums in London. The British Museum, covering 18.5 acres of floor space, is the largest museum in London while Victoria & Albert Museum with 4.5 million objects, has the most permanent displays.

There are not many days on which London museums offer free entries. However, many of the top museums in the city such as the British Museum and National Gallery do not have entry fees.

Here are 14 free museums in London that offer free entry:

Not all London museums allow photography. Some of the bigger museums that allow photography are the British Museum, V&A, Museum of London and Science Museum. National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery and British Library strictly prohibit photography. Flash photography is not allowed in almost all museums since it can damage ancient paintings/materials.

The best time to visit museums in London is on weekdays, during the early opening hours or right before closing to avoid long queues. Exclusive night tours are offered by many museums which are also a great way to explore them without the tourist swarms.

Most of the museums in London are closed on Christmas (25th December) and operate as usual on New Year's (1st January).