- The Natural History Museum - http://www.nhm.ac.uk/
Dating from around 1860, the museum contains the national collection of geology and natural sciences.
- The Victoria and Albert Museum - http://www.vam.ac.uk/
Began in 1852. Holds a collection of fine and applied art and design, plus the museums of Childhood, Theatre and Wellington.
- The Science Museum - http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/
Opened in 1857 to house collections of transport, agricultural machinery, photography, film and television.
- The Imperial War Museum - http://www.iwm.org.uk/
Founded in 1917. Occupies the former site of Bedlam Mental Hospital. Records Commonwealth military operations since the First World War.
- The Commonwealth Institute - http://www.commonwealth.org.uk/
Promotes the Commonwealth using exhibitions, collections, educational programmes, a Library and a Resource Centre.
- The National Army Museum - http://www.national-army-museum.ac.uk/
Created in 1960 to hold the history of the British army.
- The British Museum - http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/
Dating from at least 1753. Contains the national collection of antiquities, coins, medals and paper money.
- 24HourMuseum - http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk
Project sponsored by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport providing live information, news and links for over 2,500 museums, galleries and heritage attractions in the UK.
- The Museum of London - http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/
Tells the story of London from prehistoric times to the present day. Overview, exhibitions, events, collections, community, archaeology, education, sales, press and photos.
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