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Victoria and Albert Museum - http://www.vam.ac.uk/
National collections of sculpture, furniture, textiles, prints, ceramics, jewellery, paintings and photographs. Includes opening times, location and details of permanent collections and special exhibitions, as well as photographs of the galleries and some of the exhibits. |
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The British Museum - http://www.britishmuseum.org/
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. |
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National Maritime Museum - http://www.nmm.ac.uk/
Largest maritime museum in the world covering every aspect of seafaring, in peace and at war. Online resources include forthcoming events and exhibitions, galleries of sea related material, and an centre for research. |
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The Science Museum - http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/
Providing information for visitors, details of the collections, exhibitions and events, online shop and newsletter. |
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Natural History Museum - http://www.nhm.ac.uk/
Includes details of the permanent exhibitions, special events and education programmes, along with visitors information and online interactive exhibitions. |
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The Royal Institution of Great Britain - http://www.rigb.org/
Dedicated to scientific research and scientific education since 1799. Includes history, details of events, schools programmes, membership and contact details. |
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Imperial War Museum - http://www.iwm.org.uk/
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. |
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The Freud Museum - http://www.freud.org.uk/
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. |
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The Horniman Museum and Gardens - http://www.horniman.ac.uk/
Natural history collection containing animals, plants, anthropological and geological specimens. |
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The Sir John Soane's Museum - http://www.soane.org/
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. |
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London Transport Museum - http://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/
The history of the public transport system. Includes information on visiting the museum, details of permanent and special exhibitions, information for schools and mail order for their souvenir shop. |
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The Wallace Collection - http://www.wallacecollection.org/
French 18th century collection of paintings, porcelain, furnishings and armoury. Includes information for visitors, news, exhibition details and ordering information for the gift shop. |
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Museum of London - http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk
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. |
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The Bank of England Museum - http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/museum
Includes general information such as opening hours, location, private hire and collections, as well as the history, organisation and facts about the bank. |
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The Sherlock Holmes Museum - http://www.sherlock-holmes.co.uk/
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 Society are provided. |
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HMS Belfast - http://hmsbelfast.iwm.org.uk/
Warship converted into a tourist attraction moored on the Thames. Includes history of the ship, details of what's on, visitors' information and corporate hospitality. |
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Florence Nightingale Museum - http://www.florence-nightingale.co.uk/
A tribute to the famous nurse. Includes opening hours, location and directions as well as background information her life and work. |
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The Geffrye Museum - http://www.geffrye-museum.org.uk/
Specialist collection of English furniture and decorative arts set in 18th century almshouses. Period room displays date from 1600 to 2000. |
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Museum of Garden History - http://www.cix.co.uk/~museumgh/
Located in Lambeth and dedicated to the heritage of traditional British gardens. Includes virtual tour of the museum, details of events and photos of the gardens. |
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Madame Tussaud's - http://www.madametussauds.com
Waxworks of famous people. Provides opening times, prices, location, information for schools, online booking and simulated tour. |
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Commonwealth Institute - http://www.commonwealth.org.uk/
Promotes the contemporary Commonwealth via exhibitions, collections, educational programmes, a library and a resource centre. Includes details of such events as well as information on the organisation. |
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London Canal Museum - http://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/
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. |
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Ragged School Museum - http://www.raggedschoolmuseum.org.uk
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 children. |
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The Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret - http://www.thegarret.org.uk/index.htm
Britain's oldest surviving operating theatre. Provides history of the museum, details of its facilities, a virtual tour and mailing list. |
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Florence Nightingale Museum - http://www.florence-nightingale.co.uk/cms/
Showcases the life of Florence Nightingale, the Crimean War and Florence’s nursing legacy up to the present day. Includes visitor's guide. |
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The Library and Museum of Freemasonry - http://www.freemasonry.london.museum/
Offers publicly available collections of Masonic material in the world. Includes collection, catalogue, news, events and exhibitions. |
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19 Princelet Street - http://www.19princeletstreet.org.uk/
Huguenot master silk weaver's home with a synagogue in the garden. Provides information on the house, floorplans and details of exhibitions. |
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The Musical Museum - http://www.musicalmuseum.co.uk/
Describes its collection of automatic mechanical musical instruments; activities; volunteer opportunities; and links. |
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The Tower of London - http://www.camelotintl.com/tower_site/index.html
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. |
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The Island History Trust - http://www.islandhistory.org.uk
Community history project dedicated to recording and preserving the history of the Isle of Dogs. Includes information about the organisation and their location. |