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 Heritage Rating:   ? Location: Now open in its new Chelsea location. Website: Saatchi Gallery Email: office@saatchigallery.co.uk Location map Nearest station: Sloane Square - 0.1 miles (straight line) - Zone: 1 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 Heritage Rating:   ? Location: Signposted from South Kensington tube station (Piccadilly, Circle and District Lines) Website: Science Museum Phone: 0870 870 4868 Location map Nearest station: South Kensington - 0.2 miles (straight line) - Zone: 1 OS TQ267 792 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 Heritage Rating:   ? Website: Sir John Soane's Museum Email: groups@soane.org.uk Phone: 020 7440 4263 Fax: 020 7831 3957 Location map Nearest station: Holborn - 0.1 miles (straight line) - Zone: 1 OS TQ307 815 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 Heritage Highlight: A neo-classical gem, on the site of a Tudor palace. Heritage Rating:   ? Location: Nearest underground station is Temple. Website: Somerset House Email: info@somersethouse.org.uk Phone: +44 (0)20 7845 4600 Location map Nearest station: Temple - 0.1 miles (straight line) - Zone: 1 - Photos of Somerset House OS TQ307807 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 Heritage Rating:   ? Location: 5 min walk from Farringdon station Website: St John's Gate Email: museum@nhq.sja.org.uk Phone: 020 7324 4005 Location map Nearest station: Farringdon - 0.2 miles (straight line) - Zone: 1 OS TQ318 821 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 Heritage Rating:   ? Website: Tate Britain Phone: 020 7887 8888 Location map Nearest station: Pimlico - 0.3 miles (straight line) - Zone: 1 OS TQ301 786 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 Heritage Rating:   ? Website: Tate Modern Email: visiting.modern@tate.org.uk Phone: 020 7887 8888 Location map Nearest station: Southwark - 0.3 miles (straight line) - Zone: 1 OS TQ319804 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 Heritage Rating:   ? Website: Tower Bridge Email: enquiries@towerbridge.org.uk Phone: 020 7403 3761 Fax: 020 7357 7935 Location map Nearest station: London Bridge - 0.4 miles (straight line) - Zone: 1 OS TQ335800 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 Heritage Rating:   ? Phone: 020 709 0081 Location map Nearest station: Tower Hill - 0.1 miles (straight line) - Zone: 1 OS TQ334 807 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 Heritage Rating:   ? Website: Victoria and Albert Museum Email: vanda@vam.ac.uk Phone: 020 7942 2000 Location map Nearest station: South Kensington - 0.2 miles (straight line) - Zone: 1 OS TQ270 791 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 Heritage Rating:   ? Website: William Morris Gallery Email: wmg.enquiries@walthamforest.gov.uk Phone: 020 8496 4390 Location map Nearest station: Walthamstow Central - 0.5 miles (straight line) - Zone: 3 OS TQ373 898 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum    The Lawn Tennis Museum is located in the grounds used by the annual Wimbledon tennis tournament, probably the most prestigious event in tennis. The museum houses the largest and most complete collection of tennis memorabilia, including historic displays stretching all the way back to 1555. All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Church Road London, Greater London, England, SW19 5AE Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: Wimbledon or Tooting Broadway tube stations, then Bus 493. There is onsite parking. Website: Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum Phone: (020) 8946 6131 Fax: (020) 8947 8752 Location map Nearest station: Wimbledon - 0.4 miles (straight line) - Zone: 3 OS TQ243701 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 Heritage Rating:   ? 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 Nearest station: Hounslow East - 1.4 miles (straight line) - Zone: 4 OS TQ154743 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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