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Museum of London

150 London Wall, London EC2Y 5HN, England
44 0 20 7001 9844
Ranked #29 of 821 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 455 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Museums
Fee: No
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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zagreb
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

A good way to explore the past and spend a quality morning. More

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Rome, Italy
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

The Dickens special exhibit is great, especially the atmospherics that mimic the sounds and sights Dickens might have encountered during his nocturnal wanderings. I also appreciated all the social history that illuminated the day to day living condition of Londoners in different periods. In the Victoria Walk area, a re-enactor portraying a street vendor selling spices captivated a group of... More

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Cleveland, Ohio
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

A free museum, which is great for London. If you want to learn about London's history and future in a very organized way this is the place to go. You can view everything at your own pace. The building is modern but is organized. It has a cafe, restaurant, shop, and nice W.C's. There was some exhibits in the middle... More

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Trowbridge, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

We went here after going to the Tate modern by chance and we are glad we did. It was a Shame we did not give ourselves more time to read about the exhibits there. The Victorian walk was my favourite area, but from the early Swamp that was London to the present day was interesting and educational. Being free value... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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161 reviews 161 reviews
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108 helpful votes 108 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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This museum was at the top of my list for museums to visit in London, it is a fabulous free museum, well laid out, and not too busy. The exhibits start on the entrance level with 'London before London': 450000 BC to AD 50, onto Roman London > Medieval London > War , Plague and Fire. This section of the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

I've been here lots of times over the years, and it used to be a very good museum, but when I came back here yesterday I thought the museum had gone down hill a lot. My favourite sections - Roman London and the Cheapside Hoard were not on display at all, and the other exhibits were not well displayed. Some... More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The Museum of London was a fantastic look at past, present and future London. Incredible exhibits that you dont see in ever museum. The museum is well set out with pieces to impress a variety of likes and interests. More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Amazing Roman section. Specialist talks, guides and tours in different departments.Check before you go. Also some excellent temporary exhibitions. More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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First trip to London? Think you know about its historic and heritage? Do yourself a favor and stop by this fantastic place...leave better informed than when you arrived. I visited on the first day I was in London...and I'm so glad I did! The museum was easy to find, and a couple of hours was all that was needed to... More

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Tczew, Poland
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64 reviews 64 reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

It's a nice place to visit, but nothing to shout about. You have to pay one pound to hire a hanger for your jacket...:( It's a great place, however, if it's raining outside and you're looking for some kind of shelter! :D (and it's close to St.Paul's Cathedral!) More

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