Best places: Research institutes in Greater London

Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.

Higher education institution specialising in studies of the Near and Middle East, Asia and Africa.

👍👍 Good space, the Kennedy lecture theatre is of a good size and well equipped. The venue laid on a good range of drinks and food throughout the day.

😐 At first this place sounds upscale from the area and the name but it’s really not Went for the exhibition of Stesuko ono (Yoko Ono’s sister) The exhibition is real Japanese style (dark side) Sadly, the way the art who exposed was really bad : Boards on the floor ... No real organization in the showc...

👍👍 The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) has one of the best collection of Ismaili books and manuscripts. The IIS is a centre for academic research on topics of Qur'an, shii and Ismaili Studies. The researchers are inspirational. The IIS offers two masters level programmes called STEP & GPISH.

Sprawling harbour defences built between 1785 and 1810, open for pre-booked tours and heritage days.

👍👍 Excellent from Jonathan Jones