London Links : Museums

• Museum of London

  The story of the city from prehistoric times to the present day. Information on the collections held by the museum as well as events listings, exhibitions and services.

  www.museumoflondon.org.uk

• Horniman Museum

  Features three main collections, world cultures, natural history and music. Includes details of displays, opening times, facilities and directions. Located in London, UK.

  www.horniman.ac.uk/

• Florence Nightingale Museum Web Site

  A tribute to the famous nurse.

  www.florence-nightingale.co.uk/

• The Island History Trust

  Community history project dedicated to recording and preserving the history of the Isle of Dogs. Includes information about the organisation and their location.

  www.islandhistory.org.uk

• The Wandle Industrial Museum

  Preserving the history of the Wandle River. Background information on the museum, visitors' information, archive and news are provided.

  www.wandle.org

• The British Museum

  Houses a vast collection of world art and artefacts, highlights of which can be viewed online. Includes visitor information, events and exhibitions programme, current research projects, gallery guides and teaching resources.

  www.britishmuseum.org/

• The Bank of England Museum

  Includes general information such as opening hours, location, private hire and collections, as well as the history, organisation and facts about the bank.

  www.bankofengland.co.uk/museum

• 19 Princelet Street

  Huguenot master silk weaver's home with a synagogue in the garden. Provides information on the house, floorplans and details of exhibitions.

  www.19princeletstreet.org.uk/

• The Sherlock Holmes Museum

  Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson lived at 221b Baker Street between 1881-1904, according to the stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

  www.sherlock-holmes.co.uk/

• London Canal Museum

  Historical exhibitions and boat trips, based in an old ice warehouse near King's Cross. Includes what's on, education, pictures, and background about local waterways.

  www.canalmuseum.org.uk/

• The Musical Museum

  Describes its collection of automatic mechanical musical instruments; activities; volunteer opportunities; and links.

  www.musicalmuseum.co.uk/

• Madame Tussaud's

  Provides access to Madame Tussaud's London, London Planetarium and Rock Circus as well as Madame Tussaud's in Europe and the USA.

  www.madametussauds.com

• Handel House

  Basic information on the 18th Century house where George Frideric Handel lived for 36 years.

  gfhandel.org/handelhouse/

• St. Bartholomew's Hospital Archives and Museum

  The famous teaching hospital in London holds archives going back to its foundation circa 1123. History and visitor information.

  www.bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk/aboutus/museums_and_archives.asp

• Museum of Garden History

  Located at the restored church of St Mary-at-Lambeth in London, the museum offers activities and lectures. The churchyard includes a recreation of a historic knot garden.

  www.cix.co.uk/~museumgh/

• The National Maritime Museum

  Incorporating the Royal Observatory, Greenwich and Queen's House. The Museum promotes understanding of the history and future of Britain and the sea, the story of time, astronomy and navigation, and of the historic buildings at Greenwich.

  www.nmm.ac.uk/

• London's Transport Museum

  Features displays of buses, trains and trams. Includes events, activities, opening times, fees and directions.

  www.ltmuseum.co.uk

• Imperial War Museum

  Tells the stories of how the wars of the twentieth century have affected people, covering all aspects of life in wartime. Includes online exhibitions.

  www.iwm.org.uk/

• The Royal Institution of Great Britain

  Dedicated to scientific research and scientific education since 1799. Includes history, details of events, schools programmes, membership and contact details.

  www.rigb.org

• The Freud Museum

  London home of Sigmund and his daughter Anna. Now contains this psychologist's library and collection of antiquities.

  www.freud.org.uk/