Top rated Museums in Chelsea

Experience the best that Chelsea has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 127 places from Museum category.

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National Portrait Gallery
Art gallery
Paintings and photographs of aristocratic and famous figures throughout British history.
4.70 (10.9K reviews) (~3.83 km from centre)
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The Wallace Collection
Art museum
Museum of world-sourced antiques, sculpture, artworks and armour, set within a palatial townhouse.
4.70 (7.4K reviews) (~3.58 km from centre)
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Sir John Soane's Museum
Museum
Eccentric 19th-century collector's home, packed with classical sculpture, paintings and curiosities.
4.70 (3.6K reviews) (~4.94 km from centre)
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The Natural History Museum Shop
Museum
Nature inspired books, branded gifts and educational toys, including dinosaurs and wildlife prints.
4.70 (1.7K reviews) (~1.1 km from centre)
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The Royal Institution
Museum
👍👍 The main part of this building is the Faraday Museum. It illustrates the contributions and inventions of the great Michael Faraday along with other scientists who worked at the Royal Institution. In display are Faraday's egg, coils used by him for his invention on electromagnetism, his lab behind th...
4.70 (1K reviews) (~3.19 km from centre)
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Hunterian Museum
Museum
Grisly history of surgery and medicine with gruesome instruments and preserved specimens.
4.70 (844 reviews) (~4.9 km from centre)
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The Last Tuesday Society & Absinthe Parlour
Cocktail bar
Pataphysical bar offering a range of literary and experiential discussions... and cocktails.
$$ $$
4.70 (565 reviews) (~9.42 km from centre)
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Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
Archaeological museum
A collection of treasures in Victorian glass cabinets, from jewellery to pots & ancient clothing.
4.70 (526 reviews) (~4.83 km from centre)
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Dr. BR Ambedkar House
Museum
👍👍 “Democracy is essentially an attitude of reverence towards our fellow men" -the quote on a wall of Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Memorial in North London. This property was bought by govt of Maharashtra & was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi in 2015. Place is very well maintained by Indian Embassy in UK. Dr....
4.70 (401 reviews) (~6.27 km from centre)
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The Cinema Museum
Museum
Venue open only for pre-booked guided tours, with a collection dating from the 1890s to today.
4.70 (357 reviews) (~4.53 km from centre)
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Camera Museum
Technology museum
Secondhand camera shop beside the British Museum serving tea, coffee and sandwiches.
4.70 (292 reviews) (~4.61 km from centre)
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Tower Hill
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Lovely place to walking around and know the history of London
4.70 (232 reviews) (~7.12 km from centre)
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Royal Hospital Chelsea
Assisted living facility
Former residents' military artefacts, plus an 18th-century diorama and reconstructed hospital berth.
4.70 (222 reviews) (~0.8 km from centre)
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Roca London Gallery
Museum
Funky designer venue created as showroom, event and meeting space by Zaha Hadid Architects.
4.70 (112 reviews) (~1.66 km from centre)
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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) (~4.45 km from centre)
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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 (95 reviews) (~6.93 km from centre)
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Dorich House Museum
Museum
👍👍 A real treasure that’s a little off the beaten track. Highly recommend a visit. The House is not only beautiful outside and inside but the staff is very kind and helpful! Worth going a little out of your way to check it out and enjoy the space!
4.70 (93 reviews) (~8.78 km from centre)
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St John Priory Church
Church
👍 Great little secret garden. Lots of history here so worth stopping to read the little snippets around the place. Lovely maintained garden.
4.70 (76 reviews) (~6.1 km from centre)
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Isokon Gallery
Museum
👍👍 Amazing historical building, gem of modernist architecture, and lovely little gallery close by. I was impressed by Bauhaus furniture that was designed particularly for this building.
4.70 (74 reviews) (~7.25 km from centre)
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House of Dreams Museum
Art museum
Home & gallery of abstract artist Stephen Wright, packed with eclectic objects, dolls & murals.
4.70 (66 reviews) (~6.96 km from centre)
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