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Madame Tussauds London
Meet celebrities at Madame Tussauds, London. Dive into lifelike wax figures and interactive experiences. Secure your tickets for a star-studded visit.
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The British Museum
Explore the British Museum's global cultures. Dive into traditions and enjoy British afternoon tea at the Great Court Restaurant. Sip tea, savor sandwiches, sweet treats, and scones with cream and jam. Opt for Prosecco to elevate your experience!
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Paddington Bear Experience
Explore Paddington Bear's world in London, in this multi-room, immersive experience that takes you through familiar locations, stories, and gameplay. Celebrate, make merry, and get your pictures clicked with Paddington himself!
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Moco Museum London
Check out this collection of experiences at Moco Museum London, where modern and contemporary art collide in an explosion of creativity and innovation. This unique museum brings the works of renowned artists like Banksy, Basquiat, and Kusama to life, offering a vibrant space that challenges traditional boundaries. Whether you’re an art aficionado or just curious, Moco Museum promises a visually stimulating experience. Browse through this collection and book your tickets now to witness art that pushes the limits!
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Royal Museums Greenwich
Journey through time and discover the rich maritime history of London at the Royal Museums Greenwich. With a day pass, gain access to iconic attractions like the Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark, The National Maritime Museum, and The Queen's House.
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The Friends Experience
Visit The Friends Experience in London, for an exclusive throwback of the popular sitcom. From its funky sets, iconic props like the orange couch, and the fountain to digging out intriguing trivia about the hit show, see it all!
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Natural History Museum
Home to one of the world’s largest natural history collections, this museum wows with dinosaurs, dazzling crystals, and a legendary blue whale. Experience an earthquake, touch a real meteorite, and step back in time through fascinating exhibits. Free entry—upgrade with special exhibitions and expert-led guided tours!
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Warwick Castle
Journey back in time at Warwick Castle, a medieval gem with 1,100 years of history. Explore its battlements, dungeons, and lush gardens. Discover exclusive Warwick Castle tickets for a grand adventure!
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The Clink Prison Museum
Step back in time and explore the dark history of medieval London at The Clink Prison Museum. Learn about the infamous inmates and the brutal prison system with our tickets to this intriguing historical site.
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Jack the Ripper
Discover Victorian London's mysteries with Jack the Ripper Tours. Follow the infamous killer's path, delve into the era's history. Pick from Jack the Ripper Museum tickets or join the guided Jack The Ripper & Haunted London Tour.
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Moco Museum London
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The Friends Experience
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Royal Observatory Greenwich
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The British Museum
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ZSL London Zoo
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Travel guides and tips
- London has 14 National Museums and over 250 registered art installations that are home to the Ancient Egypt collection, dinosaur exhibitions, First World War Galleries, paintings, sculptures, metalwork, and textiles. This makes it the go-to place for aesthetes across the globe.
- The most popular museums in London are:
- British Museum: A British Museum London tour presents a collection of human history, art and culture with over eight million permanent collections.
- Natural History Museum: The National History Museum is a science museum of natural history collections of animals, plants, fungi, ecosystems, geology, palaeontology, climatology, and more. They also include interactive experiences to explore natural history.
- Royal Museums Greenwich: Royal Museums of Greenwich gives four museums in Greenwich, namely, the National Maritime Museum, Queen's House, Royal Observatory, and Cutty Sark. The Royal Museums Greenwich tickets give you access to the National Maritime Museum, the Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark and the Queen's House.
- Imperial War Museum: Out of the 5 branches of the Imperial War Museum, 3 are located in London: Imperial War Museum London, HMS Belfast, and Churchill War Rooms that provide records of the civil and military war effort, and the sacrifice made by Britain during the First World War.
- Museum of London: This museum shows the journey of the UK capital from prehistoric times to the present.
- The best museums in London for kids are:
- V&A Museum of Childhood: A branch of the Victoria and Albert Museum, V&A Museum of Childhood was founded in 1872 and focuses on the social history of childhood, building confidence, cultural capital and design skills in children.
- London Transport Museum: Learn about the heritage of transport in the city, stories from people who worked in and for it for the past 200 years, and the future technologies that will transform London at the London Transport Museum.
- National Maritime Museum: A part of the Royal Museums Greenwich, National Maritime Museum is home to more than two million items of everything sea, navigation, and astronomical study.
- Natural History Museum: Natural History Museum exhibits an exciting range of displays of life and earth science specimens comprising some 80 million items under botany, entomology, mineralogy, palaeontology, and zoology.
- The Cartoon Museum: The Cartoon Museum is every child’s dream house comprising British cartoons, caricatures and comic strips of 5,000 books and 4,000 comics owned by the Cartoon Art Trust.
- Skip-the-line tickets allow you to skip the long waiting lines at the ticket counter and enter the museum with a wave of the phone. While most museums have skip-the-line tickets, some only offer admission tickets. Alternatively, if you are purchasing guided tours, they by default include skip-the-line access to the museums.
- Most museums in London do offer guided tours. Guided tours offer an expert English-speaking tour guide, who will explain the exhibits around the museum. You can choose between a small group or pick a private tour for exclusivity. Enjoy guided tours in London with Churchill War Room tour, Warner Bros. Studio guided tour, and Jack the Ripper & Haunted London tour.
- City passes in London include skip-the-line access, Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour in London, and a free guidebook to famous museums such as:
- The National Gallery
- The Natural History Museum
- The British Museum
- The Tate Modern Museum
- Imperial War Museum
- Children, senior citizens, EU citizens, and students with valid ID proof can enjoy discounted tickets in selected museums. Additionally, Headout offers cashback up to 10% on selected museum tickets in London.
- The cancelation policy varies depending on the type of ticket you purchase. While some museum tickets in London allow you to cancel up to 24/48/72 hours before your scheduled visit, some of them cannot be canceled or rescheduled.
- There are two museums that stand apart from their peers as the biggest museums in London. The British Museum, covering 18.5 acres of floor space, is the largest museum in London while Victoria & Albert Museum with 4.5 million objects, has the most permanent displays.
- There are not many days on which London museums offer free entries. However, many of the top museums in the city such as the British Museum and National Gallery do not have entry fees.
- Here are 14 free museums in London that offer free entry:
- British Museum
- National Gallery.
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Tate Modern
- Guildhall Art Gallery and Roman Amphitheater
- Horniman Museum and Gardens
- British Library
- Museum of London
- National Army Museum
- Royal Academy of Arts
- Natural History Museum
- Science Museum
- IWM London
- National Maritime Museum
- Not all London museums allow photography. Some of the bigger museums that allow photography are the British Museum, V&A, Museum of London and Science Museum. National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery and British Library strictly prohibit photography. Flash photography is not allowed in almost all museums since it can damage ancient paintings/materials.
- The best time to visit museums in London is on weekdays, during the early opening hours or right before closing to avoid long queues. Exclusive night tours are offered by many museums which are also a great way to explore them without the tourist swarms.
- Most of the museums in London are closed on Christmas (25th December) and operate as usual on New Year's (1st January).
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Honestly, the whole day felt like something out of a movie. Going up on the London Eye was insane – seeing the whole city laid out like that made me feel so small but in the best way. Madame Tussauds was so fun, we kept running around taking silly pics with the figures, like they were actually celebrities we bumped into. And SEA LIFE… wow, walking through that tunnel with sharks and stingrays literally swimming over my head was unreal. Everything was so easy and well organized, I didn’t have to stress about a thing. It’s honestly one of those days I know I’m gonna remember when I think about being 21 and exploring London.
Vijay
United Kingdom
We were amazed by the statues ay Madam Tussads, awesome marine life and the London eye. Overall the experience was refreshing.
Drahomíra
Slovakia
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Visited around 1:30 PM and was pleasantly surprised—no crazy queues, just a smooth entry into one of the most iconic attractions in the city. The whole experience? Absolutely awesome.
From the moment you step inside, it’s like being dropped into a parallel universe where you’re brushing shoulders with the world’s biggest stars—Beyoncé, The Rock, even the Royal Family (yes, they’re very still, but they look like they could blink any second). The attention to detail is mind-blowing. You’ll catch yourself doing double-takes at nearly every turn.
One of the highlights? The Marvel 4D experience—like being caught right in the middle of an action movie! And don’t even get me started on the Star Wars zone… It’s every fan’s dream.
The flow of the exhibit was surprisingly chill—no overwhelming crowds, just enough people to make it feel exciting without elbowing your way through. Whether you’re into celebrities, history, sports legends, or just want a fantastic photo op, this place delivers on all fronts.
⭐ Verdict: A must-do in London. Way more fun than expected. Leave your skepticism at the door—you’re about to take selfies with legends. ⭐
Hilda
United Kingdom
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What did I NOT experience that was not a HIT! Oh my hat, it was worth a million times over to visit and money well spent!
Georgina
United Kingdom
Had a fantastic day with my daughter in London.
We had no problems using the tickets was super simple. I called Headout day before just to make sure it was all correct and one of the team emailed me confirmation so that was very reassuring I had it all correct.
London dungeons was excellent and so interesting my daughters learning about Jack the Ripper at school so this was great for that.
We actually arrived earlier than I had booked on the second one at Madam Tussaud's but had no issues going in early probably because it wasn't majorly busy which was great for us.
We made some fun and happy memories yesterday and I will be coming back in August to do something else with her. And I will be using Headout again for the discounts! Brilliant 🤩.
Diana
Germany
That everything went so smoothly with the tickets. The staff were very nice and courteous for both activities. All in all, we had a lot of fun.
Jane
United Kingdom
We thoroughly enjoyed Moco. It had a varied range of exhibits in a spacious air conditioned building with some windows over looking Marble Arch. We particularly liked the interactive ones.
Elena
Italy
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I bought the skip-the-line ticket and it worked perfectly! We met with a representative near the museum who let us in through a side entrance. The ticket gives you access to an app where you can find explanations of the artworks — it would be better to have earphones. Great option to avoid the long entrance queue!