Visitors are invited to wander around the house, to take in an atmosphere. An atmosphere left behind by an 18thC family who you can never actually see. You sense their presence by what they've left behind. The smell of food about to be eaten, beds ar...
The V&A Museum of Childhood aims to encourage everyone to explore the themes of childhood past and present and develop an appreciation of creative design through our inspirational collections and programmes. The Museum is part of the V&A family of mu...
From Roman settlement to Docklands’ regeneration, unlock the history of London’s river, port and people in this historic warehouse. Discover a wealth of objects from whale bones to WWII gas masks in state-of-the-art galleries, including Mudlarks,...
The London (founded 1740) became Britain's largest voluntary hospital. Its story is told in the crypt of the former Hospital Church. Exhibits feature dentistry, surgery, paediatrics, nursing, the NHS, uniforms, helicopter ambulance, x-rays and videos...
The collection of the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) covering its history from 1685 to 1968 and of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers from 1968 onwards. The exhibits include uniforms, weapons, equipment, Colours and Dioramas of the battles of...
Spitalfields City Farm is a community farm only a stones throw from the city of London. Sited on a former railway goods depot, the farm was started in 1978 in response to local peoples wishes to convert wasteland into allotments, having lost theirs t...
Housed in what was once London's biggest Ragged School, this popular, family-friendly museum welcomes people of all ages to taste a slice of Victorian life. Located beside the Regent's Canal the Museum offers, through roleplay, hands-on exhibits a...
The Women's Library is a cultural centre housing the most extensive collection of women's history in the UK. Access is free and open to everyone. Our collections cover a variety of topics, such as women's rights, suffrage, sexuality, health, educa...
The Gallery has re-opened its doors after an ambitious expansion transforming its spaces and doubling its size. The century-old institution is the artists’ gallery for everyone. With beautiful new galleries, exhibitions, artist commissions, collect...