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The Best Museums to Visit in London

 

London is a place which is worth to be visited, and when it comes to museums; it not only adds to knowledge but also becomes a source of entertainment for travelers and tourists. A visit to a museum is one of the essential activities in London. In this article, we summarize 5 London museums that everyone should see at least once in their lives!

 

 

 

Why Should You Visit London Museums?

We emphasize that in a good trip to the city you cannot miss the visit to one of its museums but why? In short, for three main reasons: London has some of the most prestigious museums in the world, the British capital offers an option for every taste and, finally, the entrance to the best museums in the city is free. What else could be asked?

 

Tate Modern:

Located in Southwark, on the banks of the River Thames, in the former building of the Bankside power plant, the Tate Modern is the first on this list for its own merits. Despite being a young museum (inaugurated in 2000), its collection of permanent art is currently considered one of the most complete in the world and features pieces by some of the most renowned contemporary artists on the scene, as well as works by artists who are young and innovative.

 


 

During a visit to this museum, you will find works by the most important artists of the 20th century, including Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Salvador DalĂ­, Mark Rothko and Mondrian, together with original and reactionary collections of some of the new faces of modern art. 

 

The British Museum:

The British Museum is one of the most reputed cultural centers in the world and collects exhibitions that deal with history, archaeology, ethnography, and art among other fields of human knowledge. Thus, in this museum, you will find pieces such as the Rosetta Stone, the cylinder of Cyrus, the bas-reliefs of the palaces of Nineveh and Nimrud, the bust of Pericles and the sarcophagus of the priestess Henutmehyt. In any case, the whole walk through the museum is an adventure and the time here flies by. If you are interested in history and are curious to discover the best-kept secrets of distant civilizations, the British Museum in London should be on your list of essential visits.

 

The National Gallery of London:

The National Gallery of London is currently one of the most important art museums of the city and the world and has an imposing building located at the top of the famous Trafalgar Square in central London. The National Gallery has an unrivaled collection that includes more than 2,500 paintings by some of the most renowned European artists of the period between 1250 and 1900. Although it is the soberest museum of those we have named so far, if you are interested in classical art this collection, you will love it.

 


 

Natural History Museum London:

The Natural History Museum of London offers a unique journey through the history of life on earth. Here you will find an amazing collection of more than 70 million objects related to the natural history of humanity and the universe in general. This museum, built between 1873 and 1880, is an ideal stop especially if you are traveling with children. From walking among dinosaurs, a mastodon arrived from Chile or a huge blue whale to an interactive experience to learn how natural phenomena such as earthquakes and hurricanes work.

 

If after discovering the origin of life on earth you want to continue this fun journey through the exciting world of science, the Science Museum of London is right next to the Natural History Museum. In short, an unforgettable adventure for the imagination of adults and children.

 

Victoria and Albert Museum:

The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, also known as V & A, is the National Museum of Art and Design. Located to the west of London, in South Kensington between Cronwell Gardens and Exhibition Road, this center is dedicated mainly to the decorative arts and the fine arts. Here it is possible to find since 1852 the best representations of all facets of design, from fashion design to the most traditional sculpture.

 


 

Travel Guide:

Tourists and travelers look forward to hiring the best London Airport taxi company, which can take them to their respective hotel from Airport, no matter you need heathrow to oxford taxi or any Airport If you come to London, you can avail every possible option of traveling which includes traveling via cabs, buses, and trains. 

 

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