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Museum of London

150 London Wall, London EC2Y 5HN, England (City of London)
44 0 20 7001 9844
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As featured in London for free
Ranked #57 of 890 attractions in London
Type: History Museums, Museums
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner description: Discover the story of the world's greatest city and its people at the Museum of London and experience an unforgettable journey through the capital's... more » Owner description: Discover the story of the world's greatest city and its people at the Museum of London and experience an unforgettable journey through the capital's turbulent past.The Museum of London has nine permanent free galleries, which explore the story of London from prehistoric times to the present day and has recently opened its Galleries of Modern London after refurbishment.Free entry.Opening Monday to Sunday, 10am-6pm. Closed 24 to 26 December. « less
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virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

A great place to learn of the history of London, especially if you're not familiar with England or London. For me it wasn't very structured, winds around a bit, but very informative. Quite modern facility, not quite what I was expecting. But overall a great museum. I suggest visit this museum first then the rest of your visit will be... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

It was a very wonderfully developed Museum. I felt that walking through the entire museum told a great story of London from the very beginning, starting with the Ice Age and working its way all the way to present London. Personally, I wasn't as interested in the early settlements and Roman invasion so I just brushed through these time periods.... More

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Seattle
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

It starts with the beginnings of the river during the Ice Ages when the land was still connected to the Continent. Then came the forests and the people and tiny settlements, and tribes, and the Roman invasion and colonization, and the people's revolt, and the Roman victory - followed by collapse. The whole history before your eyes in very mixed... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

I think the layout of this museum is very confusing. However, being that it is right next to St. Paul's you can't go wrong to visit this free museum. If you have ever been to the British museum, then you will find this museum a bit of a synopsis (for the London part). However it is very fun to learn... More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

This is an easily excessive attraction by tube, best to go at the weekend. Exhibitions are good, we didn't try any of the eateries but it looked good and was reasonably priced. The only down side was the tacky gift shop that was well over priced and a little irrelevant which was a shame. Staff attentive and supportive through the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

After you get the point that London was vastly different during pre-historic times, then there's not much to see that stands out. I would recommend the British Museum as a priority if you can only see one museum in London.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

I went here on my own and I absolutely loved it. The guy standing just in the doorway who helps you out was excellent. I am not really a museum fan, would not spend hours and hours at one. I really enjoyed this one though. Very informative. Learnt a lot and would def say visit this one. I did not... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

This was a nice way to spend a few hours walking through the history of the city of London - The museum is very well laid out and the displays are well done

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Everything great; real expert staff and interesting exhibits. Great for adults and children; plenty to see and to do. Great shop. Good cafe. Do not be put off by the boring exterior.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

attended the Resurrectionist exhibit, extremely interesting and relevant as we work at the hospital linked with the exhibition

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