Location: Bloomsbury
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What to do and see in Bloomsbury, England: The Best Specialty 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. The Horse Hospital
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
2. The British Museum
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4.5 based on 72,631 reviews
A museum of the world, for the world. Discover over two million years of human history and culture. Some of the world-famous objects include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures and Egyptian mummies.
Reviewed By kb147 - Lafayette, United States
Nearly everyone has heard of the British Museum and with good reason. The collections are absolutely amazing. This is the home of the Rosetta Stone, the Elgin Marbles, and one of the best collections of Egyptian artifacts outside Egypt. (Controvery over whether Britain should be the custodian of these things aside.) But that is only the beginning. There are artifacts from all over the world: an amazing collection of Greek and Etruscan terracotta objects, Roman glass, the Sutton Hoo treasure, some of the most famous Maya stellae, beautiful torquoise mosaic objects of the Aztec culture; sections devoted to China, Japan, and the South Pacific. A serindipity of German "notgeld". And much more! One of the most wonderful areas is King George Library, the "Enlightenment Room": one could spend an entire day just there! That being said, one has to be prepared for crowds, particularly at popular exhibits like the Egyptian artifacts and King George Library. During the week there are numerous school groups clogging these areas and multiple tours in a variety of languages. One has to be patient: go see something 'unpopular' at peak times and try the popular things later. We actually saw the Rosetta Stone at one point with not another soul around. It helps to have several hours to devote here.
3. Charles Dickens Museum
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4.5 based on 1,133 reviews
The Charles Dickens Museum in London holds the world's most important Dickens collection with over 100,000 items including manuscripts, rare editions, personal items, paintings and other visual sources. Based in 48 Doughty Street, the author’s only surviving London house, we offer visitors the chance to experience what Dickens’s home would have been like and learn more about the great novelist and social commentator. We are open from Tuesday to Sunday, and welcome visitors of all ages.
Reviewed By nhmo - Hanover, United States
My adult son and I happened on this museum by accident. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience, The house was in excellent shape and the explanations of his life and life at that time were intriguing. There is a lovely cafe in the lower level adjacent to a charming little courtyard/garden. Will be returning in March and plan to share this gem with my husband.
4. Grant Museum of Zoology
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4.5 based on 482 reviews
The Grant Museum is the only remaining university zoological museum in London. It houses around 67,000 specimens, covering the whole of the Animal Kingdom. Founded in 1827 as a teaching collection, the Museum is packed full of skeletons, mounted animals and specimens preserved in fluid. Many of the species are now endangered or extinct including the Tasmanian Tiger or Thylacine, the Quagga, and the Dodo. The Museum relocated to a new larger space on March 2011.
Reviewed By chloeb155 - London, United Kingdom
I loved this place! It’s full of weird and amazing things. Yes it’s not very big it took me an hour to look at everything and I’m the type of person to really look and read things. My favourite thing was definitely the jar of moles, would love this in my house would be an amazing talking point! Only way they could improve it is put a bit more info around. The bones found in owl poo are fascinating! Vegans steer clear there are too many amazing things here you won’t be able to handle!
5. Wellcome Collection
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4.5 based on 969 reviews
Following government advice, we will be closing our doors on Wednesday 4 November at 17.00 hrs until further notice. We will continue to monitor the situation and will keep you updated on our reopening dates. In the meantime, we invite you to explore our collections and Stories on our website Wellcome Collection is a free museum and library that aims to challenge how we all think and feel about health. Through exhibitions, collections, live programming, digital, broadcast and publishing, we create opportunities for people to think deeply about the connections between science, medicine, life and art. We are part of the Wellcome Trust, which was established under Sir Henry Wellcome's will in 1936. Wellcome is a global charitable foundation, which aims to improve health for everyone by helping great ideas to thrive.
Reviewed By TobyB173 - Boston, United States
Here is a respite from the traditional London "museum circuit." The Wellcome Collection combines/contrasts medical history and artistic interpretations. An exhibit "Teeth" includes talks on smiles, both dentally and artistically. The talk paired with an exhibit on the history of dentistry, with examples of fascinating and scary tools of the trade. In addition, various push-to-light exhibits were scattered throughout, showcasing other medical aspects of the human body. As were some pieces of art -- paintings, sculpture, photos, etc. Capped by a visit to the cafeteria and bookstore. If you're serious about your whimsy, this is THE place. And museum entrance is entirely free!
6. Museum of Comedy
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4.0 based on 40 reviews
A brand new, interactive and immersive museum for all the family, featuring iconic props and artefacts from our rich comedic history. Sit on a pew from Father Ted, enjoy our Comic exhibition and reminisce with original Tommy Cooper props! There's something for the kids with classic comedy board games, and why not see what's on and catch a Comedy performance in The Cooper Room.
Reviewed By F8258TCtome
We came here for a warm up night this week for Josh Widdicombe and Romesh (£15 for two hours!).. lovely little setting. Nice bar, really friendly staff, and a nice array of comedy memorabilia - and seeing a Russ Abbott flyer from a show i went to as a kid in the 80s was surreal.. See a comedy gig here.. please.. a smaller and more intimate venue you will struggle to find anywhere in London.
7. Dairy Art Centre
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
