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Museum of London
Sight
22
Museums & Galleries
ATTRACTION
Historical LondonHOURS/TIMES
Mon.-Sun.: 10:00am-6:00pm (last admission: 5:30pm); Dec. 24-26: ClosedPRICE
FreeRESERVE IN ADVANCE
Not necessaryWAIT TIME WITHOUT RESERVATION
NoneHIGHLIGHTS
Portion of a Roman wall on display; London's Burning exhibitALLOW
1-1.5 hoursTUBE
Barbican; St Paul's; Moorgate
VIBE
Chronicling London’s history, this museum engages its visitors with interactive displays. Educational, but entertaining as well.
GO HERE WITH
Yourself; friends interested in learning about London; children
WHY WE LIKE IT
Gives London’s history from way back when to now. Check out the interactive computer program of what your life would’ve been like back in the 1700s–it makes you appreciate life these days!
GOOD TO KNOW
Check the website for updated information re several exhibits under reconstruction. Museum of London also includes the Museum of London Docklands and Museum of London Archaeology and is a member of the London Museum Hub, which includes the Geffrye Museum, Horniman Museum, and London Transport Museum.
CLOSEST COMPS
Old Operating Theatre (London); Geffrye Museum (London)
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