London Museums

Madame Tussaud's - Waxworks of famous people. Provides opening times, prices, location, information for schools, online booking and simulated tour.

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

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.

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.

Florence Nightingale Museum - A tribute to the famous nurse. Includes opening hours, location and directions as well as background information her life and work.

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.

The Sherlock Holmes Museum - The Baker Street home of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's fictional detective, maintained as described in the novels. Virtual tour of the museum, online souvenir shop and free membership to Sherlock Holmes International Soc

The Library and Museum of Freemasonry - Offers publicly available collections of Masonic material in the world. Includes collection, catalogue, news, events and exhibitions.

The Science Museum - Providing information for visitors, details of the collections, exhibitions and events, online shop and newsletter.

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.

St Bartholomew's Hospital Archives and Museum - The famous teaching hospital holds archives going back to its foundation circa 1123. History and visitor information.

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.