Best places: History museums in London, United Kingdom

Recreations of WWI trenches and the Blitz, many tanks and planes and revolving military exhibitions.

9-deck WWII warship-turned-museum with naval guns, permanently moored on the Thames.

Grisly history of surgery and medicine with gruesome instruments and preserved specimens.

Exploring British naval history, with a ship simulator, nautical oddities and interactive games.

👍 Migration Museum Is located in Lewisham Shopping Centre, London SE13 7HB, UK. Impressive visit a small Museum for Migration living in London.

Industrial history museum with a massive, working 1920s steam engine & miniature railway rides.

Manuscripts and personal items displayed in author's former home, where he wrote Oliver Twist.

The story of first British home for abandoned children, with art collection and Handel memorabilia.

Edward L. Sambourne's 19th-century house, with Aesthetic Movement period interiors.

Historic weaponry and armour on display in the White Tower at the Tower of London.

Unique venue tracing history of London's canals, with a Victorian well used to store imported ice.

Costumed actors perform scenes from London's history at this immersive theatrical showcase.

😠 I was absolutely disappointed 😞 that Prince Harry's poppy was tossed. Short memories of all the hard work he himself does with real veteran's, through invictus games, and helping 👏 personally but the biggest factor is he actually fought for this country unlike the one's who made this decision 🤨😡

👍👍 An incredible little gem. A small room with a few thought-provoking panels and objects. Free entrance and can be visited in less than 10 min. Thank you for existing!!

👍👍 Very investing exhibits