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A huge collection of some 80,000 objects recovered from various archaelogical digs in Egypt and Sudan, the Petrie Museum has examples of tools, utensils, ceramics and even written texts from as far back as 5000 BC. There are also important pieces of Roman and Islamic history on display.
Address: University College London, Malet Place London England UK WC1E 6BT
 Send an Email  +44 (0) 20 7679 2884
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Located on the site of the notorious Clink Prison, this museum gives visitors a glimpse into the treacherous conditions endured by those imprisoned here. Established in 1151 as a place to detain heretics, the medieval jail eventually housed a variety of law-breakers before burning down in 1780. The museum is open from 10am to 6pm Monday through Friday, and from 10am to 9pm on weekends.
Address: 1 Clink St. London EN SE1 9DG
+44 (0) 20 7403 0900
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According to the popular stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson lived at 221b Baker Street from 1881 to 1904. Today, this house, built in 1815, is a museum dedicated to Sherlock Holmes and the interior has been left exactly as described in his stories.
Address: 221b Baker Street London England NW1 6XE
+44 (0) 20 7935 8866
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There has been an armoury within the Tower since the White Tower was completed, amd today the Royal Armouries contains an extensive collection of weapons and intstuments of interrogation (and torture) from throughout England's long and violent history. The armoury was opened to the public in 1660.
Address: Tower of London, Tower Hill London England EC3N 4AB
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Accessible by appointment only, guided tours reveal the history of firefighting in London. The museum displays and artifacts charting the development of the Brigade from the Great Fire in 1666 to the present day.
Address: 94a Southwark Bridge Road London England UK SE1 0EG
Send an Email +44 (0) 20 7587 2894
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The Science Museum is a huge exhibition of notable, and some not so notable, advances in science, medicine and technology from Britain and around the world. Naturally there are a great many interactive displays and IMAX films - the museum's website has online exhibitions.
Address: Exhibition Road London England UK SW7 2DD
Send an Email +44 (0) 870 870 4868
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Once the most important transport routes in London, the capital's canal network is now largely disused. This museum explores the lives of people who worked on and around the canals and the progression from horse drawn barges to motorised propulsion.
Address: 12-13 New Wharf Road London England UK N1 9RT
+44 (0) 20 7713 0836
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The Tower Bridge Exhibition lets visitors explore one of the world's most iconic bridges. Built to span the Thames in 1894 in the midst of the grand Victorian age, the Tower Bridge now features an exhibition that includes a history lesson, a tour of the Victorian Engine Rooms and incredible views and photo opportunities from the upper walkways.
Address: Tower Bridge Road, Southwark London EN
Send an Email +44 (0) 20 7403 3761
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London's Victoria & Albert Museum, a huge museum of the decorative arts, is the world's largest museum of its kind. It is home to 145 galleries, including national collections of sculpture, furniture, fashion and photographs.
Address: Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road London England SW7 2RL
+44 (0) 20 7942 2000
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The Florence Nightingale Museum celebrates the life and accomplishments of "The Lady of the Lamp". Nightingale, a pioneer of modern nursing, is known for aiding British soldiers during the Crimean War and for founding the Nightingale Training School for nurses at St. Thomas' Hospital. The museum is located at the hospital and features a variety of objects, relics and souvenirs of Nightingale's life.
Address: 2 Lambeth Palace Rd. London EN SE1 7EW
+44 (0) 20 7620 0374
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A huge exhibition of flying machines from the RAF's history, the museum also has exhibits telling the stories of famous squadrons such as the Dambusters and recounting the RAF's finest hour, the Battle of Britain.
Address: Grahame Park Way London England UK NW9 5LL
+44 (0) 20 8205 2266
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A challenging and thought provoking collection of the horrors of living and fighting in warzones. The focus is on modern warfare, particularly the two World Wars, explored through static displays and real life simulations of wartime conditions. The award-winning Holocaust exhibition should not be missed.
Address: Lambeth Road London England UK SE1 6HZ
Send an Email +44 (0) 20 7416 5320
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The National Army Museum has exhibitions relating to human conflict and Britain's role in various wars through history. Notable displays include a large piece of the Berlin Wall, the skeleton of Napoleon's horse and Florence Nightingale's jewellery.
Address: Royal Hospital Road London England UK SW3 4HT
+44 (0) 20 7730 0717
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The Natural History Museum dedicates its exhibits to the history and evolution of natural phenomenon. The building has two entrances; one on Cromwell Road and one on Exhibition Road in London's South Kensington. Some of the exhibits include dinosaurs, primates, minerals and the origin of species.
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Thespians and those interested in the dramatic arts can immerse themselves in the history of London's West End theatres here. In addition to the static exhibitions, there are acting workships and a chance to try hands on skills like puppetry.
Address: 1e Tavistock Street London England UK WC2E 7PR
Send an Email +44 (0) 20 7943 4700
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Visit the full-scale replica of The Golden Hinde, the 16th-century Galleon ship sailed around the world by Sir Francis Drake from 1577 and 1580. Located on the south bank of the Thames, the museum is open to the public seven days a week and can be hired for private events.
Address: St. Mary Overie Dock, Cathedral Street London EN SE1 9DE
+44 (0) 20 7403 0123
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The Museum in Docklands unlocks the history of London’s river, port and people in a nineteenth century warehouse at West India Quay. Discover the alleyways of nineteenth century Sailortown, the ‘Mudlarks’ interactive gallery for children and a wealth of objects from whalebones to Second World War gas masks.
Address: West India Quay London UK E14 4AL
Send an Email +44 (0) 870 444 3856
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The London Dungeon depicts many atrocities and infamous events from European history, with more than 40 exhibits from the Great Fire to Jack the Ripper, and the largest maze of mirrors in the world. The live action experiences and terrifying boat ride are not for the faint-hearted.
Address: 28-34 Tooley Street London England UK SE1 2SZ
+44 (0) 20 7403 7221
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