London Museums

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 British Museum - Housing a collection of world art and artefacts. Highlights of the collection can be viewed online, grouped according to location of origin, along with details of opening hours, location and membership.

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

Imperial War Museum - Exhibits relating to conflicts from First World War to present times, particularly those involving Britain and the Commonwealth. Includes details of their collections, online exhibitions and shopping.

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

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.