Hidden gems - Museums in London, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated January, 2024)

Hidden gems: Museums in London

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in London. This list contains 57 places from Museum category.

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People's Museum Somers Town

Museum

👍👍 Extremely small museum of just one room well worth a stop before you get the train. A lot of locals see it as a hub to chat about the old days. This is the kind of vision we need for moder social change.

5.00 (47 reviews)

Merlin Venues

Event venue

👍👍 We held our Company Ball at Madame Tussauds on Saturday night. It cannot fail to wow people - amazing experience from start to finish. It was a pleasure working with Becky, our Events Co-ordinator, who was a huge help the whole way through. Food by Dish were very helpful and the food was lovely. T...

5.00 (28 reviews)

Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Museum

👍👍 One can visit on a guided tour on Thursdays. The centre houses about 95 percent of the Maritime Museum collection and in addition this is where the conservation takes place. I found the tour was fascinating and is strongly recommended.

5.00 (15 reviews)

Apollo House

Museum

👍👍 People like Coldplay and voted for the Nazis, you can’t trust people, Jez.

5.00 (13 reviews)

The Kohima Memorial Tribute

Museum

👍👍 Nice memorial to remember loved ones

5.00 (7 reviews)

The Clockworks

Museum

👍👍 Very interesting collection of electrical aided clocks and electrical instruments. By be appt only. Watch clock repair workshop as well.

4.90 (14 reviews)

Alma-Nac Slim House

Museum

👍👍 Wow. What an amazing house and what even better residents. Been here multiple times to visit the host, and not once have i been disappointed. He his funny, charismatic and of course very attractive. 10/10!

4.90 (11 reviews)

Eel Pie Island Museum

Museum

👍👍 Fantastic Museum with really interesting exibits. Entry is a bargain £3 . To enter museum when open you enter via intercom and will be greeted by some incredibly knowledgeable staff members. Once paid your free to explore the artifacts from memobillia to old photo and videos. Here gives you a brilli...

4.80 (110 reviews)

RAF Hornchurch Heritage Centre

Museum

👍👍 Very interesting museum with 10 areas of exhibits. The place is full of information about the airfield and the part it played in the wars. There's a fun exhibit on the film The Battle of Britain, a room presented as the officers' mess and another showing life in the 40s. Well worth a visit for all a...

4.80 (91 reviews)

Museum of Methodism

Museum

👍👍 Indeed for all Methodists this is a must visit when in London.

4.80 (89 reviews)

Kirkaldy’s Testing Works

Technology museum

👍 Fascinating glimpse of mechanical engineering testing from the past! The museum may only be open once a month, but its space is full of machines that can make physics live for those interested in engineering, and give a fascinating insight into niche Victorian and Edwardian industry for those leanin...

4.80 (60 reviews)

Boston Manor House

Museum

👍👍 By accident happened to be there at the day of the reopening of Boston Manor house Impressive restoration of the house It takes you back in the time beautifully decorated walls, Fireplaces The staff on the reception very polite Walk in when in the area

4.80 (33 reviews)

Merton Priory Chapter House

History museum

👍👍 We enjoyed and learnt a lot from last Saturday's Study Day.

4.80 (20 reviews)

British Vintage Wireless and Television Museum

Museum

👍👍 A private collection of radios and televisions from WW1 onwards. By appointment and cash only!

4.80 (17 reviews)

British Optical Association Museum

Museum

A collection of 18,000 objects relating to the history of optometry, the human eye and visual aids.

4.80 (13 reviews)

Museum House

Apartment building

👍👍 Beautifully renovated with every amenity you need for a stay in London. The location is very central and can be a bit noisy as several pubs flank the building with boisterous evening crowds...I still loved it.

4.80 (11 reviews)

Museum of Homelessness

Museum

4.80 (9 reviews)

Roca London Gallery

Museum

Funky designer venue created as showroom, event and meeting space by Zaha Hadid Architects.

4.70 (112 reviews)

Bow Street Police Museum

Museum

👍 A small but interesting museum detailing the history of this Police Station and the adjoining Magistrates Courts which no longer exist. The reception area gives a good overview of this places history and the formation of the "Bow Street Runners" then six single cells continue the story with personal...

4.70 (103 reviews)

Honourable Artillery Company Museum

Museum

👍👍 A stunning venue for lunch, bistro or a la carte in the city of London away from the noise. Members and their guests only though. Food is delicious and the staff very accommodating. If you get an invite, be sure to go!

4.70 (101 reviews)

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Hidden gems: Museums in London, United Kingdom