Top rated Museums in London

Experience the best that London 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 155 places from Museum category.

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The British Museum
Museum
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.
4.70 (149.1K reviews)
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Victoria and Albert Museum
Art museum
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.
4.70 (55.7K reviews)
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Imperial War Museum
Museum
Recreations of WWI trenches and the Blitz, many tanks and planes and revolving military exhibitions.
4.70 (27.2K reviews)
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Natural History Museum
Museum
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.
4.70 (24.8K reviews)
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HMS Belfast
Museum
9-deck WWII warship-turned-museum with naval guns, permanently moored on the Thames.
4.70 (12K reviews)
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National Portrait Gallery
Art gallery
Paintings and photographs of aristocratic and famous figures throughout British history.
4.70 (10.8K reviews)
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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)
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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)
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Hunterian Museum
Museum
Grisly history of surgery and medicine with gruesome instruments and preserved specimens.
4.70 (834 reviews)
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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)
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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 (520 reviews)
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World Rugby Museum & Twickenham Stadium Tours
Museum
Memorabilia and artefacts in the home of English rugby, with the chance to tour the ground itself.
4.70 (483 reviews)
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Bentley Priory Museum
Museum
Collection of RAF & Battle of Britain memorabilia on display in an elegant former home/military HQ.
4.70 (458 reviews)
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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 (398 reviews)
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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 (356 reviews)
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Camera Museum
Technology museum
Secondhand camera shop beside the British Museum serving tea, coffee and sandwiches.
4.70 (292 reviews)
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Bethlem Museum of the Mind
Museum
👍 This was my first visit ( 27/1/22 ) with my daughter who is studying psychology. I didn't even know the museum existed till I saw a "tik tok" about it. It was very interesting to see and learn about mental health throughout the ages. Of course there are certain objects and information about treatm...
4.70 (277 reviews)
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Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum
Museum
👍👍 Terrific eclectic museum, run entirely by enthusiastic volunteers, tucked away in the backstreets of Walthamstow. Model railway, couple of tube trains, pumping engines, local history, and cafe. Has a great vibe. I've no idea how it's kept going for free. Very much a labour of love.
4.70 (270 reviews)
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Tower Hill
Museum
👍👍 Lovely place to walking around and know the history of London
4.70 (229 reviews)
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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)
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