Natural History Museum
Dinosaurs, a blue whale skeleton in Hintze Hall, and an earthquake simulator. General admission is free. nhm.ac.uk
Science Museum
Space, flight and hands-on galleries. General admission is free. Some interactive galleries and special exhibitions charge. sciencemuseum.org.uk
Young V&A
In Bethnal Green, east London, the Young V&A is a free museum designed for children and young people, packed with play and design. vam.ac.uk/young
British Museum
Egyptian mummies, the Rosetta Stone and treasures from around the world. General admission is free. britishmuseum.org
Make it a full day
Travel in by train and use the 2FOR1 offers for a paid attraction, grab a free photo at Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross, and picnic in a royal park. Visiting from abroad? See London city breaks.
Last updated: 14 October 2026
