London Museums

The Musical Museum - Describes its collection of automatic mechanical musical instruments; activities; volunteer opportunities; and links.

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 Tower of London - Includes history, information on each tower, the crown jewels, the ravens and famous prisoners, along with ghost stories, traditions and interviews with the yeomen warders.

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.

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 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.

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

Royal Academy of Music Museum - Includes catalogue of holdings and calendar of exhibitions.

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

The Wallace Collection - French 18th century collection of paintings, porcelain, furnishings and armoury. Includes information for visitors, news, exhibition details and ordering information for the gift shop.