1. Kenwood House
9.2
Hampstead Ln, London, Greater London
History Museum · 30 tips and reviews
L0ma: Beautiful house..lovely paintings and architecture..the garden is amazing and perfect for picnic..free entry.
HISTORY UK: Kenwood House was given to the nation by Lord Iveagh in 1927, along with the art collection that includes a Rembrandt self-portrait and Constable’s oil sketch of Hampstead Heath.
Habiba Hamid: Kenwood House hosts the most beautiful live out door opera for free every year in the summer. Every age group brings picnics and sits amidst the beauty of the Heath and woods, late into the evening
2. Leighton House Museum
9.0
12 Holland Park Rd, London, Greater London
History Museum · Kensington and Chelsea · 20 tips and reviews
Faye: Hidden gem of Kensington, impressive house decor and a lovely garden!
HISTORY UK: The former home and studio of Victorian artist Lord Leighton is centred on the stunning Arab Hall. Leighton held the shortest hereditary peerage in history, dying unmarried one day after its award.
Remi Lefevre: An eclectic and most interesting private collection in the house of the artist himself, Lord Leighton PRA. The Arab Hall justifies the detour to this offbeat gem itself. Amazing interior design!
3. Imperial War Museum
9.0
Lambeth Rd, London, Greater London
History Museum · Lambeth, London, Greater London · 139 tips and reviews
Theo SAnto: The imperial war Museum is a must see in London!
HISTORY UK: The museum is located in the former Royal Bethlem Hospital for the mentally ill (from where the term ‘bedlam’ comes). The iconic guns at the front are 15 inch naval cannon, both used in action in WW2.
kumi monster: i really enjoy the "Crimes against humanity: an exploration of genocide and ethnic violence" film in the permanent collection. Read more.
5. British Museum
9.4
Great Russell St (btwn Montague & Bloomsbury St), London, Greater London
History Museum · Bloomsbury · 1014 tips and reviews
Andrew BC 翁 ÔNG: History and art museum, a place you must visit when you're in London
HISTORY UK: The British Museum began from the collection of naturalist Sir Hans Sloane which he left to the nation on his death in 1753. Now it houses 7 million objects including more than 100 Egyptian mummies.
Time Out London: Officially the country's most popular tourist attraction, the British Museum opened to the public in 1759 in Montagu House, which then occupied this site. Read more.
6. The Postal Museum
8.8
15-20 Phoenix Pl, London, Greater London
History Museum · Holborn and Covent Garden · 13 tips and reviews
James Gill: Mail Rail is fascinating! And the staff are very knowledgable, passionate, and friendly. A great day out – especially on a rainy day.
Abu Aya KD: Nice trip out for the kids and educational
Alexia K: Very very cool new London museum. It nicely shows the history of how post has evolved in the uk and how societies change. Must visit
7. Sir John Soane's Museum
8.8
13 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, Greater London
History Museum · Holborn and Covent Garden · 65 tips and reviews
Amy Robertson: Amazing collection of odd antiquities stuffed into a lovely house (and free!)
Londonist: The world's most famous 'secret museum', the SJSM can't be described without using the words bric-a-brac, labyrinthine, or cluttered. A must-see for anyone who hasn't been.
Time Out London: Designed by architect Sir John Soane to house his own collection of paintings and architectural salvage. Read more.
Miguel Antonio: Great day out with the family here. Was fun! Great displays, good food helpful staff. 5/5
Steve Hopkins: A great place to visit no matter the weather, as there a lot to see and do. And do not forget to take a camera with you
Time Out London: Attractions at the Royal Air Force Museum include 80 aircraft on display, an interactive area, a simulator ride and 'Our Finest Hour', a multi-media account of the Battle of Britain. Read more.
10. Freud Museum
8.4
20 Maresfield Gdns, London, Greater London
History Museum · Hampstead · 25 tips and reviews
Amy Pearson: Had a private tour- Ivan was immensely knowledgeable and engaging. Thoroughly recommend.
The Guardian: "While the main draw here is the pristinely preserved study, couch and all, this vast Hampstead house, where Freud and family lived after they escaped Austria in 1938, doubles as an art space." Read more.
Time Out London: A beautiful Hampstead house and the great psychoanalyst’s home after he fled Austria, the Freud Museum is not only preserved as it was when Sigmund died, but as it was in Austria when he fled in 1938. Read more.
Sunjay Bhogal: You must visit this place, best of all it free as well.
HISTORY UK: This fascinating museum is located in an old Georgian sugar warehouse, and tells the 2,000 year story of London’s river, port and people. It also houses the archives of the Port of London Authority.
Londonist: Contains an amazing model of Old London Bridge.
Gregory Engels: Fast service, documents being delivered promptly, high speed internet, helpful staff! Compared to many other national archives that I've been to, this one is on top of the list
Battlefield Historian: Free wi-fi in the reading rooms, cafe on ground floor & bookshop.
Gordon Davis-Day: Enjoy going here to do family research and the staff are helpful, it also has amazing views when putting your thoughts together.