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Things to do in London, England: The Best Museums
The crown jewels, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market…in London, history collides with art, fashion, food, and good British ale. A perfect day is different for everyone: culture aficionados shouldn't miss the Tate Modern and the Royal Opera House. If you love fashion, Oxford Street has shopping galore. For foodies, cream tea at Harrod’s or crispy fish from a proper chippy offers classic London flavor. Music and book buffs will love seeing Abbey Road and the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at 221B Baker Street, of course).
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1. Fine Art Society
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
The Fine Art Society was established in 1876, and specialises in 19th and 20th century British art and design. Strictly by appointment only.
2. Lesley Craze Gallery
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Lesley Craze Gallery is an internationally recognised showcase for contemporary jewellery, metalwork and textiles. We represent both british and international makers in our London gallery.
3. The Charterhouse
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5.0 based on 258 reviews
The Charterhouse has been living the nation’s history since 1348. Founded as a medieval monastery of the Carthusian order, the site became a Tudor mansion, a boys’ school, and an almshouse, which it remains to this day. We provide accommodation for over 40 individuals known as ‘Brothers’ who form part of the community alongside staff, private and commercial tenants, and residents of the Infirmary. Our historic and peaceful 7 acre site is an inspiring location for filming and private events. In late January 2017 we opened our doors to the public for the first time in our 660 year history as part of the Revealing the Charterhouse project. Come and discover our fascinating story revealed through our new museum and learning programme; explore the site during a paid tour; and relax with tea and homemade cake in the café next door. We look forward to welcoming you.
Reviewed By lemonadepocket
Took a garden tour with the new head gardener and one of the Brothers (residents) of The Charterhouse. How I could have lived in London all my life and not known about this site, I don't know. We booked the garden tour in January and the whole season is sold out, so unless you can catch one of their unguided open garden evenings, you have to plan ahead. The small gardens are beautifully planted with lush borders and trees and plants of special interest. The additional historical notes pointed out by Brother Tim were an added bonus. After the tour, there is a small gift shop selling attractive souvenirs, including 'Behind Walls' containing glorious photographs of the development of the gardens. They also sell sweet pea seeds, a great way to take a memory home with you! This tour, together with the trip to the free museum has whetted our appetite to find out more. We will be booking to take a tour of the inside of the buildings with one of the Brothers. Book this! You will be amazed at what has been hiding in plain sight!
4. James Freeman Gallery
5. Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art
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4.5 based on 107 reviews
The Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art houses a rare display of masterful works by the top 20th-century Italian futurist artists including Balla, Boccioni, Carrá, Serverini, and Russolo.
Reviewed By futtock21 - London, United Kingdom
The Estorick Collection of Modern Art situated in a Georgian building just off Canonbury Square is one of my favourite art galleries. Although small I never tire of the ever-changing permanent collection which runs the entire gamut of 20th century Italian art from the futurists such as Balla, Severini (his pointillistic Boulevard of 1910-11 is one of the true highlights of Italian art) and Boccioni to the supreme equine sculptures of Marino Marini, the (literally) potty female forms of Campigli or the still-lives of Morandi. But there are also temporary exhibitions which rarely fail to prove enlightening such as the resurrected survey of the life and works of Tulio Crali, a sort of futurist born in Zadar, Croatia whose mesmerising vision of a pilot descending into a whirlwind of skyscrapers is one of the many high points of this exhibition. A sort of earlier Italian version of Peter Lanyon perhaps? Collages of machinery, a flurry of bits of human anatomy in a mask and a room of bizarre sculptures made out of found objects also feature.
6. Wesley's Chapel & Museum of Methodism
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4.5 based on 130 reviews
The Museum of Methodism tells the history of Methodism from John Wesley to the present day and its contribution to shaping Britain's political and social history. John Wesley's House stands next to the Chapel. His home for over a decade it is one of the finest surviving small Georgian townhouses in London. Wesley's Chapel has a thriving Methodist congregation in the heart of London with a full programme of services and events throughout the week. Please note that groups larger than 6 people must book in advance. Last entry is at 3.30pm.
Reviewed By futtock21 - London, United Kingdom
Wesley’s Chapel (formerly known as the City Road chapel) was built under John Wesley’s direction and incorporates a side chapel and hall on the ground floor and the Museum of Methodism in its crypt. Wesley’s house is next door. This Saturday a service was in full swing in the main chapel commemorating war dead hosted by a priest in gown and banns accompanied by a battery of trumpeters. Regimental flags flew aloft from each side of the gallery. The downstairs museum was unexpectedly closed.
7. Emirates Stadium Tour and Museum
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4.5 based on 2,578 reviews
Journey into Emirates Stadium and go on an all access behind-the-scenes tour. You’ll have the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of your heroes, listen to their matchday experiences and explore never before seen footage. Tours available in 10 languages.
Reviewed By J1163XQbillys
You get full freedom to walk the stadium on your own with a hand held device that leads you around and gives you information whilst you go! Sat in the directors box, was allowed in the changing rooms plus we got to go into unai emery’s office, the press conference rooms along with the interview room and then got to walk out onto the side of the pitch through the players tunnel! I’d highly recommend doing it yourself.
8. The Museum of the Order of St John
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4.5 based on 164 reviews
The Museum tells the unique and fascinating story of an ancient religious military Order, from its origins caring for sick pilgrims in eleventh century Jerusalem, through to its modern-day role with St John Ambulance, the international first aid charity.
Reviewed By 285rachaelc - London, United Kingdom
What a fabulous free museum. Nice and informative displays covering the full range of history from the Knights on Jerusalem through to their time in Rhodes and Malta, not forgetting London itself, and how the the Order moved into providing first aid training when the industrial revolution saw an increase in injuries. The museum also houses a Caravaggio painting (due his connections with the Order during his time in Malta). We took the Saturday afternoon tour (80 minutes) which was excellent - very informative and enabled us to views upstairs rooms that are usually closed and the Priory Church and its Norman crypt just across the road - well worth the suggested donation of £5. Clean toilets and a small shop too. A really enjoyable afternoon visit. Can't believe it took 20 years of living in London to get round to visiting!
9. Curious Duke Gallery
10. Pangolin London
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By futtock21 - London, United Kingdom
Pangolin, one of the country’s premier sculpture galleries, has expanded beyond its space at the front of King’s Place not only by exhibiting large sculptures in and around the grounds but also prints in the foyers of the concert halls on the floors below. Its main space is currently hosting an exhibition called Murmur by Susie McMurray, comprising thought-provoking sculptures made in a wide range of materials. On entering one is immediately captivated by what looks at a huge flight of insects or birds across the ceiling, before coming back down to earth viewing boxes of eggs, fruit and even shards. There is a browser with prints from the entire stable of Pangolin artists. Both on the ground floor of the public space and outside sit some large sculptures none more impressive than pairs of Kings and Queens by Lynn Chadwick.in the concert hall foyers series of prints by a range of artists including the late but not much lamented Breon O’Casey, the much more alive Ann Christophers RA, Jon Buck, Ann Abrahams and William Ticker.
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