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Natural History Museum
Top 10 Attractions
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With so many attractions,
both historical and
contemporary, London is
one of the world’s most
exciting cities to explore.
These are the top 10
attractions, according to
the latest available visitor
numbers from London &
Partners.
Tate Modern
1 BRITISH MUSEUM
This world-famous museum,
founded in 1753, houses some
of history’s greatest treasures,
including Egyptian mummies
and the Elgin Marbles (p. 54).
2 TATE MODERN
This former power station is
situated in Bankside and hosts
a globally-recognised modern art
collection, plus some great
temporary exhibitions including major
installations in its Turbine Hall (p. 52).
3 NATIONAL GALLERY
This huge gallery is filled with
priceless European art belonging to
the nation. See works by Botticelli,
Da Vinci, Monet and more (p. 46).
4 NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Explore the natural world, including
a full-size diplodocus skeleton,
child-friendly exhibitions, fossils,
and Darwin’s pet tortoise (p. 54).
5 EDF ENERGY LONDON EYE
Experience the full glory of London
by taking a ride in one of the
capsules (p. 28). On a clear day
views can extend as far as
Windsor Castle (p. 28).
6 SCIENCE MUSEUM
Interactive scientific fun for
children, from steam engines to
space rockets. Just as fascinating
for bigger kids who want to learn
how the world works (p. 55).
7 VICTORIA AND
ALBERT MUSEUM
An incredible range of artefacts
that span more than 3,000
years of art, design, jewellery,
photographs, sculpture, textiles
and fashion. Excellent exhibitions
show off the famous permanent
collection (p. 55).
8 MADAME TUSSAUDS
A 126-year-old museum loved by
visitors for its lifelike waxworks
of famous people. Expect
interactive exhibits, plus lookalike
models of world leaders, pop
icons, royals, Hollywood stars
and more (p. 29).
9 NATIONAL MARITIME
MUSEUM/ROYAL
OBSERVATORY
Discover more about seafaring
and stargazing at these popular
attractions in the royal borough
of Greenwich (p. 53/30).
!0 TOWER OF LONDON
The 900-year-old moated English
fortress on the banks of the River
Thames is guarded by the famous
Beefeaters and has been home to
kings, prisoners and ghosts (p. 34).
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