When it comes to museums, London has just about every other city beat. There are over 240 of them across the city’s 32 boroughs – from huge, world-famous collections like the British Museum, to small (sometimes bizarre) cabinets of curiosities.
The choice can be overwhelming. And even people who’ve lived in London for years, like me, miss brilliant places simply because there are so many.
That’s why I created London Museum Guide: a complete, filterable A–Z of the city’s museums — including free museums, family-friendly favourites, and niche collections spanning art, science, history, design and more.
Built from years of exploring the city, I keep it updated regularly with practical details, tips, and insights. I hope it will help you decide which museum to visit, or to discover one you didn’t know existed!
I also regularly update the guide with the latest exhibitions, new curated guides and museum openings and closures. Explore the different sections of London Museum Guide below.
Interactive guides for London’s 200+ museums
Complete A-z of London museums
Explore a complete list of all 240+ museums in London, filterable by theme and borough.
London Museum map
An interactive map of all 240+ museums in London.
Free museums in London
Read a guide and explore all 100+ free museums in London.
Browse museums by region of London
Browse museums by London borough
Explore museums in each of London’s 32 boroughs.
North London Boroughs
South London Boroughs
East London Boroughs
West London Boroughs
Central London Boroughs
What’s on this month?
Learn about London’s museums & their history
London Museum Facts & Figures
Learn about London’s museums, including data from my London Museum Guide database.
A brief history of London’s museums
A timeline to learn about the history of London’s museums.
About London’s Museum Guide
London’s Museum Guide is written and curated by me, Jamie George, creator of What’s Down That Street. It grew from two things: my love of London’s museum scene (I’ve visited 65+ so far) and frustration with guides that recycle the same few names, ignoring the diversity of what’s available. In London, we’re lucky to be home to hundreds of exceptional museums and collections — many kept running by dedicated volunteers, and many under pressure. This is my complete, independent guide to London’s museums — big hitters and hidden gems alike — kept up to date. I hope it helps many Londoners and visitors discover gems they didn’t know existed.
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