| Travelling to the UK's capital city this year? If you | | | | many exhibitions, and you will find out exactly |
| would like to learn about culture and history during | | | | what it is like to be stuck in an earthquake! A visit |
| your stay then you are spoilt for choice as | | | | here will enable you to find out just what is |
| London is home to many of the most fascinating | | | | beyond the earth’s surface and check out |
| Museums in the world! | | | | many of the rock and mineral forms that make |
| The following are some of the Museums that we | | | | up the surface of the earth. The Dinosaur |
| recommend you visit as part of your trip to | | | | Skeleton Exhibitions from the Jurassic Era will also |
| London so please read on… | | | | fascinate you! Both Children and adults will be |
| The British Museum | | | | fascinated by this wonderful place. |
| Located at Great Russell Street, The British | | | | The Imperial War Museum |
| Museum was esthablished in 1753 and originally | | | | A visit to the Imperial War Museum will give you |
| was drawn from the collections of Sir Hans | | | | a unique insight into the story of those who |
| Sloane. It consists of major works from | | | | fought and died in major conflicts from World |
| prehistoric times to modern day, with collections | | | | War One to the present day. You will learn all |
| coming from all over the world. You will find | | | | about the horrible trench conditions that were |
| historical works such as the Rosetta Stone, | | | | endured by soldiers during the Great War |
| Portland Vase, treasures from Mildenhall and | | | | 1914-18, the role of the Spy in Wartime Europe, |
| Parthenon Sculptures. | | | | and learn about civilian and children’s life |
| Check out the "Reading Room" which was one of | | | | throughout the London Evacuation of World War |
| the places where Karl Marx researched and | | | | Two and the Blitz. |
| wrote! The Ancient Egypt Collection is something | | | | The interactive displays and exhibitions make a |
| to savour – not only for the treasures and | | | | visit here a fascinating experience, especially the |
| artefacts to be found, but also the sights of well | | | | moving Holocaust Exhibition. You will see for |
| preserved mummies! And best of all, admission to | | | | yourself old warplanes such as a Spitfire and a |
| the British Museum is FREE of charge! There are | | | | Mustang, along with armoured tanks! |
| also special exhibitions and daily tours of the | | | | The Victoria and Albert Museum |
| galleries and Museum. | | | | A visit to this museum will enable you to cast |
| The Science Museum | | | | your eye on an amazing array of furnishings, |
| At the wonderful Science Museum you will learn all | | | | paintings, ceramics, glass, jewellery and art. The |
| about the role of science in the major discoveries | | | | Museum is a place where three millenniums worth |
| of the world, from the power of | | | | of fascinating objects are located. Some of the |
| Stephenson’s Rocket to the Apollo 10 Space | | | | many highlights include the British Galleries, |
| Module. Located at Exhibition Road, this museum | | | | Renaissance Sculpture and artefacts from Roman |
| dedicates its spectacular exhibition space to the | | | | and Celtic Britain. |
| worlds of science and technology. There is also a | | | | Also recommended at the Victoria and Albert |
| "Launch Area" for children where they are able to | | | | Museum is a visit to the National Museum of |
| get involved in the fun but also educational | | | | Childhood, home to a large toy collection that will |
| interactive science exhibitions. | | | | greatly entertain the younger members of the |
| Entrance to the Museum is free but there are | | | | family! From puppets and dolls to games from all |
| charges applying to the 3D Cinema and some | | | | over the world, there is something for children of |
| exhibitions there. | | | | all ages here! |
| The Natural History Museum | | | | Admission is free but exhibitions at the Museum |
| Located on Cromwell Road, just behind the | | | | usually have a cover charge. |
| Science Museum. It is a remarkable place with | | | | |