Hidden gems: Museums in City ofLondon

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 City ofLondon. This list contains 43 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) (~3.2 km from centre)
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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) (~2.4 km from centre)
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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) (~9.24 km from centre)
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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) (~8.6 km from centre)
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Polish Institute and Sikorski Museum
Museum
A wide collection of memorabilia brought together by General Sikorski, a Polish officer during WWII.
4.80 (102 reviews) (~5.81 km from centre)
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Museum of Methodism
Museum
👍👍 Indeed for all Methodists this is a must visit when in London.
4.80 (90 reviews) (~0.97 km from centre)
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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) (~1.26 km from centre)
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Royal College of Music Museum
Museum
👍👍 Great music museum. A must visit if you're in the area.
4.80 (42 reviews) (~6.15 km from centre)
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Annenberg Courtyard
Museum
👍👍 The little iron baby is a must-see.
4.80 (26 reviews) (~3.34 km from centre)
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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) (~9.14 km from centre)
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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) (~2.46 km from centre)
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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) (~2.34 km from centre)
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Museum of Homelessness
Museum
4.80 (9 reviews) (~6.12 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) (~7.8 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) (~2.08 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 (101 reviews) (~0.86 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) (~1.12 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 (75 reviews) (~6.31 km from centre)
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Flamsteed House
Museum
👍👍 Watch closely! Flamsteed House, built between 1675-1676, was Greenwich's original principal observatory. The building is named after John Flamsteed (1646-1719), the first Astronomer Royal of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich. The Ocatgon Room, the main workspace for the astronomers, is particularly i...
4.70 (68 reviews) (~7.51 km from centre)
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Royal Museums Greenwich
Museum
😐 The Royal Museums Greenwich is a group of four museums in Greenwich, London, England. They are the National Maritime Museum, the Royal Observatory, the Queen's House, and the Cutty Sark.
4.70 (58 reviews) (~7.14 km from centre)
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