Part of the Museum of London, the Museum of London Docklands opened in 2003 in sugar warehouses built in 1802 on the Isle of Dogs in East London. The museum tells the story of the River Thames and London Docklands from the first port in Roman times up to the closure of the London docks in 1973. The museum has Read more…
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The Museum was set up in 1977 in order to rescue from demolition the abandoned ancient church of St Mary’s. The church is the burial place of John Tradescant (c1570 – 1638), the first great gardener and plant-hunter in British history. His magnificent and enigmatic tomb is the centrepiece of a knot garden planted with the flowers which grew in Read more…
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The Fashion and Textile Museum is a cutting edge centre for contemporary fashion, textiles and jewellery in London. Founded by iconic British designer Zandra Rhodes, the centre showcases a programme of changing exhibitions exploring elements of fashion, textile and jewellery as well as the Academy which runs courses for creative students and businesses. Situated in the heart of fashionable Bermondsey Read more…
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Bankside is the Gallery of the Royal Watercolour Society (RWS), and the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE). Our vibrant exhibitions celebrate the very best in contemporary water-based media and original prints, championing the work of new and established artists. The Bankside Gallery also hosts many of the UK’s leading art competitions, including the RWS Contemporary Watercolour Competition and the National Original Print Exhibition, Read more…
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The Barbican Art Gallery presents exhibitions of 20th and 21st century art, architecture, photography and design. The Gallery is open Saturday – Wednesday 10.00-18.00 and Thursday-Friday 10.00-21.00. It is closed 24-26 December and 1 January. There is an admission fee with concessions. Read more…
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The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom and the largest library in the world by number of items catalogued. The library is for research purposes only. It holds about 170 million items from many countries, in many languages and in both print and digital formats: books, manuscripts, journals, newspapers, magazines, sound and music recordings, videos, play-scripts, patents, databases, maps, stamps, prints, drawings. Read more…
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The Cartoon Museum re-launched at 63 Wells Street on 1st July 2019! The design vision for the museum was led by Sam Jacob Studio, who used the language of cartoons and comics as inspiration for the new architecture. The Cartoon Museum champions cartoon and comic art, highlighting its value to culture and society. Through our programme of exhibitions, events and Read more…
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THE COURTAULD GALLERY IS CLOSED FROM 3 SEPTEMBER 2018 FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST TWO YEARS FOR A MAJOR TRANSFORMATION PROJECT CALLED COURTAULD CONNECTS The Courtauld Gallery is one of London’s must-see art museums. The collection stretches from the early Renaissance into the 20th century and is displayed in the elegant setting of Somerset House, one of the city’s most dynamic Read more…
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The new Design Museum is the world’s leading museum of contemporary design and architecture, an international showcase for the many design skills at which Britain excels and a creative centre, promoting innovation and nurturing the next generation of design talent. Open 10.00-18.00 every day except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Entry is free but some exhibitions may charge admission. Read more…
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Dulwich Picture Gallery is the world’s first purpose-built public art gallery: it was founded in 1811 when Sir Francis Bourgeois RA bequeathed his collection of old masters “for the inspection of the public”. Today the Gallery is a vibrant cultural hub hosting some of the UK’s leading exhibitions alongside its Permanent Collection of Baroque masterpieces while staging a wide-ranging programme Read more…
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The Collection is known internationally for its core of Futurist works, as well as figurative art and sculpture dating from 1890 to the 1950s. The Estorick presents several exhibitions each year relating to 20th century Italian art. Opening times: Wednesday to Saturday 11.00-18.00 Sunday 12.00-17.00. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Open till 21.00 on the first Thursday of every month when there’s an exhibition. Read more…
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The Foundling Hospital, which continues today as the children’s charity Coram, was established in 1739 by the philanthropist Thomas Coram to care for babies at risk of abandonment. Instrumental in helping Coram realise his vision were the artist William Hogarth and the composer George Frideric Handel. The Foundling Museum is a history and art museum, which through a dynamic programme Read more…
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THE GEFFRYE MUSEUM IS NOW CLOSED FOR A TWO-YEAR DEVELOPMENT. THROUGHOUT CLOSURE WE ARE RUNNING A PROGRAMME OF EVENTS IN OUR FRONT GARDENS. THE RESTORED ALMSHOUSE IS ALSO OPEN FOR TOURS ON CERTAIN DATES. Our collections show how homes have been used and furnished over the past 400 years, reflecting changes in society and behaviour as well as style, fashion and Read more…
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The Gallery shows a changing display of about 250 artworks from its collection of paintings, drawings and sculpture, in addition to a programme of temporary exhibitions. The Gallery incorporates the remains of London’s Roman Amphitheatre. Entrance to the Gallery and the Amphitheatre is free. A charge with concessions may be made for temporary exhibitions. Opening hours: Monday – Saturday, 10.00-17.00. Sunday, Read more…
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Hayward Gallery is a world-renowned contemporary art gallery and a landmark of Brutalist architecture. The exhibition programme focuses on presenting a wide range of adventurous and influential artists from across the world, while its rich history includes exhibitions by modern pioneers such as Paul Klee, Lucio Fontana, Francis Bacon, Bridget Riley, and Anthony Caro. There is no permanent collection. Most Read more…
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We’ve been open since Victorian times, when Frederick John Horniman first opened his house and extraordinary collection of objects to visitors. Since then, our collection has grown tenfold and includes internationally important collections of anthropology and musical instruments, as well as an acclaimed Aquarium and natural history collection. Unusually for such an important museum, you can see our collection up-close Read more…
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IWM is unique in its coverage of conflicts, especially those involving Britain and the Commonwealth, from the First World War to the present day. We seek to provide for, and to encourage, the study and understanding of the history of modern war and ‘wartime experience’. Open 10.00-18.00 every day. Closed 24, 25, and 26 December. Admission to the permanent collection is Read more…
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Founded in 1946, the ICA is a membership institute that promotes and encourages an understanding of radical art and culture. Through a vibrant programme of exhibitions,films, talks and events, the ICA examines recent impulses in artistic production while stimulating debate surrounding the arts. Exhibitions are open 11.00–18.00, except Thursday, 11.00–21.00. We are closed Mondays. Entry to the ICA is with Day Membership, Read more…
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Our mission is to surprise, delight and engage all people, irrespective of background or faith, in the history, identity and culture of Jews in Britain: by inspiring discovery, provoking questions and encouraging understanding. Open daily 10.00-17.00 (Friday 10.00-14.00) Last entrance is 30 minutes before closing. The museum is open on Bank Holidays but closed on 1 January, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and 25 and Read more…
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Originally owned by the Earl of Nottingham, the palace was purchased as a royal residence in 1689. In 1899 the State Apartments were opened to the public. The private area of Kensington Palace houses members of the Royal Family. Princess Diana had an apartment here as do the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children. Exhibitions connected to the Read more…
