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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Saatchi Gallery    In its new Chelsea location, the Saatchi Gallery brings the best of contemporary art to the public. Duke of York's HQ, King's Road London, Greater London, England, SW3 4SQ Attraction Type: Museum Location: Now open in its new Chelsea location. Website: Saatchi Gallery Email: office@saatchigallery.co.uk Location map OS TQ2795078470 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Science Museum    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 Location: Signposted from South Kensington tube station (Piccadilly, Circle and District Lines) Website: Science Museum Phone: 0870 870 4868 Location map OS TQ267 792 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Sir John Soane's Museum    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: groups@soane.org.uk Phone: 020 7440 4263 Fax: 020 7831 3957 Location map OS TQ307 815 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Somerset House   A neo-classical London landmark on the north bank of the River Thames, just off the Strand. The first Somerset House was built from 1547-50 for the Lord Protector Somerset. The Duke's men scavenged stone for the building from the charnel house of St Paul's Carthedral, and the priory church of St John Clerkenwell. The architect of the first Somerset House is a subject of some debate; it may have been Sir John Thynne, or John of Padua. Somerset House Trust, South Building London, Greater London, England, WC2R 1LA Attraction Type: Museum Location: Nearest underground station is Temple. Website: Somerset House Email: info@somersethouse.org.uk Phone: +44 (0)20 7845 4600 Location map - Photos of Somerset House OS TQ307807 Heritage Highlight: A neo-classical gem, on the site of a Tudor palace. Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

St John's Gate    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. 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 Location map OS TQ318 821 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Tate Britain    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 Location map OS TQ301 786 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Tate Modern    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 Email: visiting.modern@tate.org.uk Phone: 020 7887 8888 Location map OS TQ319804 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Theatre Museum    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 Location map OS TQ305 809 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Tower Bridge    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 construction 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 Fax: 020 7357 7935 Location map OS TQ335800 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Tower Hill Pageant    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 Location map OS TQ334 807 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Victoria and Albert Museum    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 Location map OS TQ270 791 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

William Morris Gallery    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 8496 4390 Location map OS TQ373 898 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

World Rugby Museum    If you are a rugby fan you don't need to be told what Twickenham is; the historic stadium on the outskirts of London has been the spiritual home of English rugby since 1909. The World Rugby Museum is housed in Twickenham stadium, and features the most extensive display of Rugby memorabilia in the world. This truly is a world museum, with exhibits tracing the history of this globally popular sport around the world. Twickenham Stadium, Rugby Road London, Greater London, England, TW1 1DZ Attraction Type: Museum Location: The nearest train station is Twickenham. The nearest underground stations are Richmond (District Line), and Hounslow East (Piccadilly Line). Website: World Rugby Museum Phone: 0208 892 8877 Location map OS TQ154743 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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