History Museums in London

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Visit the Great Hall, ride a broomstick, and enjoy a Butterbeer!

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Explore grand artworks, see iconic paintings and enjoy the historic architecture

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The London Transport Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of public transport in England's capital city. The museum has been housed at the Victorian Flower Garden, located in Covent Garden, since 1980.

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The Churchill War Rooms is a museum in London. It is one of the five branches of the Imperial War Museum, and comprises the Cabinet War Rooms, a historic underground complex where the British government operated, and the Churchill Museum, a biographical museum exploring the life of British statesman Winston Churchill.

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Dive into 4.5 billion years of history at London’s famous Natural History Museum, the “cathedral to nature”. During our 1.5-2 hour tour, you’ll visit dinosaurs, discover long-extinct species and gain a whole new perspective on the history of our planet.

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The Postal Museum is a new museum run by the Postal Heritage Trust, which covers five centuries of history through the eyes of its iconic postal service. The museum, which opened in 2017, takes visitors on a journey into Britain's amazing social and communications history. There is also an underground train ride through a 100-year-old train network. It is easy to reach from Farringdon, Chancery Lane, Russell Square and Charing Cross tube stations.

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The British Museum in London is an institution dedicated to human history, art, and culture. The permanent collection features approximately eight million works, making it one of the largest and most comprehensive archives in existence. The artefacts contained in the museum document the story of human culture from its beginnings up to the present day.

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Horse and history fans alike will have plenty to keep them enthralled as they explore the finest working stable in the world. Combining history, interactive exhibits and lots of horses, it's a royal day out!

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Take a nostalgic journey through 200 years of consumer culture, social change, and lifestyle at the Museum of Brands in Notting Hill, which features over 12,000 original items and images from iconic brands.

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The Household Cavalry Museum is located in one of London's most historic 17th-century buildings, in Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall. The museum celebrates the history and work of HM The Queen’s bodyguard, and visitors can also see the changing of the guard without the crowds.