London Museums

National Maritime Museum - Incorporating the Royal Observatory, Greenwich and Queen's House. Promotes understanding of the history and future of Britain and the sea.

The Geffrye Museum - Specialist collection of English furniture and decorative arts set in 18th century almshouses. Period room displays date from 1600 to 2000.

Natural History Museum - Includes details of the permanent exhibitions, special events and education programmes, along with visitors information and online interactive exhibitions.

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.

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.

Ragged School Museum - Features Victorian education, history and culture of the East End, including s a re-created Victorian classroom. Provides history, details of the collections and exhibitions, educational programmes and activities for childr

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.

Museum of Garden History - Located in Lambeth and dedicated to the heritage of traditional British gardens. Includes details of events and exhibitions, and photos of the gardens.

The Sir John Soane's Museum - Home designed by the architect, exhibiting his antiquities and works of art. History, opening hours and details of exhibitions are included here, along with information on the research library and shop.

The Horniman Museum and Gardens - Natural history collection containing animals, plants, anthropological and geological specimens.

The Freud Museum - Home of Sigmund and his daughter, now a museum containing Freud's library and collection of antiquities. Includes opening hours, directions, floor plans and further details of the collections.