London Museums Gazetteer (S-Z)

These are just a taste of the wonderful museums and galleries of London. If you have a particular interest, chances are there is a museum devoted to it in London. Note that several of the museums are clustered near to each other in South Kensington, making for an easy day out.

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Science Museum Location map Wow! Engineering, technology, industry, children's gallery, working models, rail transport, astronomy, and much, much, more. This is fun! Hands-on exhibits teach the fundamentals of science without appearing to teach. Exhibition Road, South Kensington London, Greater London, England, SW7 2DD Attraction Type: Museum Website: Science Museum Phone: 0870 870 4868 OS TQ267 792 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Sir John Soane's Museum Location map Private home of the distinguished architect, who left his art collection to the nation in 1837. Architectural Drawings Gallery, changing exhibits, and paintings by Hogarth, Turner, and Watteau among others. 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, Greater London, England, WC2A 3BP Attraction Type: Museum Website: Sir John Soane's Museum Email: jbrock@soane.org.uk Phone: 020 7440 4263 Fax: 020 7831 3957 OS TQ307 815 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

St John's Gate Location map St John's Gate is the former gatehouse for the Clerkenwell priory of the Knights of Saint John - the Knights Hospitallers. Built in 1504 the gatehouse suffered much decay and patchy attempts at restoration over the years; much of what is left is well-meant Victorian stonework. The gatehouse has many historic associations; Samuel Johnson worked here and engraver William Hogarth lived in the building as a child from 1701-1709. Hogarth's father opened a coffee house on the site. It has also served as a tavern but is now the offices of the Order of St John and houses a museum dedicated to the Order and the associated St. John Ambulance.. St John’s Lane , Clerkenwell London, Greater London, England, EC1M 4DA Attraction Type: Museum Location: 5 min walk from Farringdon station Website: St John's Gate Email: museum@nhq.sja.org.uk Phone: 020 7324 4005 OS TQ318 821 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Tate Britain Location map Permanent national collection of British painting, including the Turner Collection, modern sculpture and prints, and a changing program of major exhibits. Millbank, London, Greater London, England, SW1P 4RG Attraction Type: Museum Website: Tate Britain Phone: 020 7887 8888 OS TQ301 786 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Tate Modern Location map The former Bankside Power Station is the new home of the "Tate #2", the Tate Gallery collection of international modern art, including works by modern masters like Picasso and Cezanne. Bankside, London, Greater London, England, SE1 9TG Attraction Type: Museum Website: Tate Modern Phone: 020 7887 8888 OS TQ319804 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Theatre Museum Location map Housed in Covent Garden's Old Flower Market, this is the national collection for basically anything legal that you can do on a stage: theatre, ballet, opera, rock, pantomime, puppets, and circus. Activities, workshops, celebrity interviews, and a box office for West End shows. Russell Street, Covent Garden London, Greater London, England, WC2E 7PR Attraction Type: Museum Website: Theatre Museum Email: tmenquiries@vam.ac.uk Phone: 020 7943 4700 Fax: 020 7943 4777 OS TQ305 809 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Tower Bridge Location map The Victorian bridge that is now internationally recognized as a symbol of London, Tower Bridge was built in 1894. The Tower Bridge Exhibition allows visitors to ascend the towers to a walkway for superb views of the city, view exhibits on the construuction and history of the bridge, and see the original steam engines that used to raise and lower the central section of the bridge. Tower Bridge, London, Greater London, England, SE1 2UP Attraction Type: Museum Website: Tower Bridge Email: enquiries@towerbridge.org.uk Phone: 020 7403 3761 OS TQ335800 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Tower Hill Pageant Location map Take a "Dark ride" past illuminated scenes from London's history, followed by the Museum of Waterfront Archaeology. 1 Tower Hill Terrace, London, Greater London, England, EC3N 4EE Attraction Type: Museum Phone: 020 709 0081 OS TQ334 807 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Victoria and Albert Museum Location map Museum of the decorative arts, including furniture, jewellery, carpets, sculpture, reliquaries, prints, Dress Collection, and more. One of the world's great museums. Cromwell Road, South Kensington London, Greater London, England, SW7 2RL Attraction Type: Museum Website: Victoria and Albert Museum Email: vanda@vam.ac.uk Phone: 020 7942 2000 OS TQ270 791 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

William Morris Gallery Location map Devoted to the life and works of this remarkable artist, social activist, and founder of the Arts and Crafts movement. Lloyd Park, Forest Road, Walthamstow London, Greater London, England, E17 4PP Attraction Type: Museum Website: William Morris Gallery Email: wmg.enquiries@walthamforest.gov.uk Phone: 020 8527 3782 Fax: 020 8527 7070 OS TQ373 898 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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