History Museums in London

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History Museums in London

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  • Albia-Newton
    Evanton, UK3,995 contributions
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    The Roman Legion exhibition is excellent- a must see for anyone interested in the Romans

    A brilliant collection of items not usually seen in one place

    Highly recommended
    Written March 17, 2024
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  • 867ilzer
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    Amazing experience for children and adults . I went with my sisters and my 6 year old nephew who is absolutely obsessed with dinosaurs.
    Written March 19, 2024
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  • Louise
    Stafford, UK23 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Interesting visit, and museum within museum, but thought you would be able to visit more of the tunnels / working areas. Took just under 2 hours.
    Written March 11, 2024
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  • LynseyD
    Scotland, UK359 contributions
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    Visited this museum recently while in London for a few days. Free to enter and well worth a visit if you have an interest in history surrounding the World Wars in particular.
    Well laid out and easy to follow, the museum has lots of interesting items to look at.
    Written March 18, 2024
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  • therichastill
    Stevenage, UK2,719 contributions
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    The British Library is on Euston Road and is next to St Pancras station and Euston and Kings Cross stations are close by. Behind the library is the Francis Crick Institute as well.

    The library is very busy and as well as having books there are lots of places to study. When I visited virtually every place that you could study was occupied.

    There are cafes around the building but they stipulate that these are places to eat or drink and not for studying.

    They have regular exhibitions here and there is a decent gift shop selling library related souvenirs and books.
    Written March 16, 2024
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  • Simon R
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I met up with an old friend there -- and quite honestly wasn't expecting much.

    How wrong I was! It was riveting: and there was far more on display than I would have guessed judging from the relatively small size as viewed from the outside.

    They make the most of their space, with winding paths through all the varying displays.

    There's an intriguing variety to what's there as well. In addition to packaging through the generations, there are dolls, commemorative china, a large section on old radios...all kinds of unexpected things.

    Well worth the entry fee!
    Written March 14, 2024
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  • N D
    Lincolnshire, UK1,247 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We came across this by chance and we’re glad we did. Entrance was free. The exhibits, over 3 floors, were fascinating. We particularly enjoyed the reconstruction of Sailor Town.
    Written March 17, 2024
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  • Sherpa00383522211
    1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very educational. Clean, friendly staff, and easy to find. Would recommend if you are interested in the history of Jack The Ripper.
    Written March 10, 2024
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  • Conor F
    London, UK9 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great museum the only downside is it’s extremely small and a tad expensive for the experience you get but all in all it’s a good little museum
    Written February 25, 2024
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  • Ross S
    19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    There was so much to see lived the quizzes you could do and learn from in the exhibits. So much information to learn from. Absolutely great gem in the heart of London.
    Written March 16, 2024
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  • Robert B.
    San Jose, CA30 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I visited the Freemason’s Hall Museum in October 2022 to view the museum, and thought it was interesting enough that I brought my wife in October 2023. I really appreciated the chance to learn more about what Freemasonry is, the organization’s origins, and how it was involved in British and colonial history. More importantly, it got me thinking a lot about how fraternal organizations get started, and how such groups change over time. I had no knowledge of Freemasonry or other fraternal orders and I’m not sure I’d ever be a likely member, but I still found the museum compelling and interesting. I also came out with a much more positive and fact-based knowledge about the group.

    As visitors, we had access to two rooms with lots of artifacts and exhibits, very good audio/video players (that also gave some commentary from individual Masons about why they like Freemasonry), a typical lodge arrangement, the organization's library, and the beautiful art deco main auditorium. The exhibits gave a good overview of the history of Freemasonry from informal groups meeting at all sorts of pubs across London through standardization, expansion out into the British colonies, and modern Freemasonry. There was also a fair amount on the ritual and artifacts of Freemasonry.

    The museum was pretty quiet both times we visited. It was a nice break after visiting packed places like the British Museum. The member’s cafe downstairs was very much a space for the members, and felt a little like invading the cafeteria for an office or a university faculty club, but the staff and members were friendly even though we obviously were visitors.
    Written December 2, 2023
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  • ShaunH290
    London, UK2,331 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    English Heritage members go free - but it is well worth the price if you are only around for a few weeks. The audio guide is very useful and free with admission.
    After 200 years, we may not appreciate just how important victory at Waterloo was for the whole of Europe. The Duke was given £700,000 to build a palace like Blenheim (given to the Duke of Marlborough a century before for defeating the French) but he decided to keep his country estate Stratfield Saye House much as it was and make Apsley House his London pad for entertaining on a grand scale.
    The museum room contains so many of the gifts lavished upon the Victor of Waterloo by the grateful royalty of Europe, whose crowns he saved, and also by his men in various campaigns. The Wellington Shield is wonderful, but it is great to see the military regalia, including batons and swords, and especially the French Eagles!
    And then you have the rest of the house to visit! Amazing - recommended!
    Written March 14, 2024
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  • MiÅ‚osz
    Doncaster, UK9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Incredible place with absolutely amazing staff. Example of hidden little gem where you can see and learn much more than from huge and famous museums.
    Written March 11, 2024
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  • MrsCLancs
    Lancaster, UK82 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very poignant and interesting museum.
    The ground floor is fabulous and I felt quite emotional at times.
    It’s full of written and video stories, and displays of mementoes.
    The upper floors show the massive variation between the lives that the children led and the grandeur that around….with credit to some of the philanthropists.
    Written March 8, 2024
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  • Joc
    60 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dennis Severs' House is strange and mysterious - so if you're expecting a typical museum with explanatory plaques and brightly lit artwork, you'll be surprised! You are led into a dark residential house, elaborately decorated with historical pieces. It feels more like a theatre or film set than something historically accurate but you can imagine Miss Haversham living here. For that, it is fascinating and eerily wonderful. Visiting at Christmas felt special, as the Victorian-era rooms were reminiscent of Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'. Please note: because the building is listed, the museum is not accessible for wheelchair users or people with mobility issues, which is unfortunate. There also is not a bathroom on site.
    Written June 15, 2023
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