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fri-sun10.00-19.00; mon10.00-16.00. admission free.Old Truman Brewery,91-95 Brick Lane, E1.% 020 7770 6001. : freerange.org.ukË LiverpoolStreet/Aldgate East.Off map.GARDEN MUSEUMcharming 17th-centuryformal and wildflowergardens, plus a small galleryand modern café. sun-fri10.30-17.00; sat 10.30-16.00 (closed first mon ofthe month, except bankholidays). admission £6,under-16s free.5 Lambeth Palace Road,SE1. % 020 7401 8865.: gardenmuseum.org.uk Ë Lambeth North/Vauxhall. Map D6.GEFFRYE MUSEUMhistoric 18th-centuryalmshouses with roomsrecreating period englishhomes from 1600 onwards,plus temporary exhibitions.Until 29 Aug at homein Japan – beyond theminimal house. photosand objects open the doorto contemporary urbanliving in Japan. exhibition£5. tues-sat 10.00-17.00;sun 12.00-17.00 (closedmon, except bank holidays).admission free.136 Kingsland Road, E2.% 020 7739 9893.: geffrye-museum.org.ukË Hoxton. Off map.GUILDHALL ARTGALLERY & RoMANAMpHITHEATREtemporary exhibitions,extracts from a permanentcollection, plus the remainsof a roman amphitheatre.Until 29 Aug sir Johngilbert: art and imaginationin the Victorian age. oilpaintings, landscapes,watercolours, newspaperillustrations and more bythe english artist. mon-sat10.00-17.00; sun 12.00-16.00. admission to thegallery and amphitheatre£2.50, under-16s free. freeadmission fri, or after 15.30daily. contact the museumof London for guidedamphitheatre tours.Guildhall Yard, offGresham Street, EC2.% 020 7332 3700.: cityoflondon.gov.ukË Bank. Map B8.HANDEL HoUSEMUSEUMcomposer george friderichandel lived here for 36years. faithfully restored, ithosts exhibitions and recitals.tues-Wed & fri-sat 10.00-18.00; sun noon-18.00; thurs10.00-20.00. admission £6,child £2 (free sat-sun).25 Brook Street, W1.% 020 7495 1685.: handelhouse.orgË Bond Street. Map C4.HAYWARD GALLERYcontemporary arts space.Until 29 Aug tracey emin:Love is What you Want.Works by the celebratedbritish artist includingearly pieces, recent largescaleinstallations andsome brand-new outdoorsculptures. exhibition £12.sat-thurs 10.00-18.00;fri 10.00-22.00. closedbetween shows.Southbank Centre, SE1.% 08448 750 073.: southbankcentre.co.ukË Waterloo. Map C6.HoRNIMAN MUSEUM& GARDENSDisplays ranging fromanthropology and naturalhistory to musical instruments.you’ll also find an aquarium,an interactive wildlife gallerycalled nature base, plus 16acres of gardens (parts willbe closed for redevelopmentuntil spring 2012). Until8 Jan bali – Dancing for thegods. balinese culture anddance experienced throughamazing costumes andartefacts, including film and1930s photos. Daily 10.30-17.30. museum and gardenfree; aquarium £2, child £1.100 London Road, SE23.% 020 8699 1872.: horniman.ac.ukË Forest Hill. Off map.ICAone of London’s mostinnovative contemporary artsvenues, it also boasts a greatart book shop, a funky latenightbar and film screeningrooms. From 10 Junpablo bronstein: sketchesfor regency Living.the argentinian artist’sobsession with London’sregency architectureexpressed through drawings,installations, sculptures,ballet and performance(p. 65). times vary.admission free.1 The Mall, SW1. % 0207930 3647. : ica.org.ukË Charing Cross. Map C5.IMpERIAL WARMUSEUMthe history of the two WorldWars and other conflicts.Until 6 Sep outbreak 1939.Detailing the preparationsmade for World War ii,including a chance to peekinside former prime ministerneville chamberlain’s diary.Until 30 Oct once upon aWartime: classic War storiesfor children. exhibitionabout the facts behind thefiction. Until 6 Jan WomenWar artists. Work by femalewar artists, including fromWorld War i and the Kosovoconflict. Daily 10.00-18.00.admission free.Lambeth Road, SE1.% 020 7416 5000. : iwm.org.uk Ë Lambeth North.Map D7.JEWISH MUSEUMartefacts and exhibitscelebrating Jewish culture,as well as London’s otherdiverse migrant communities.sun-thurs 10.00-17.00; fri10.00-14.00; sat closed.admission £7, under-16s £3,under-fives free.Raymond Burton House,129-131 Albert Street,NW1. % 020 7284 7384.: jewishmuseum.org.ukË Camden Town. Off map.KINGS pLACEarts venue containing twogalleries: the sculpturegallery pangolin Londonand Kings place gallery,showing contemporary art.Until 10 Jun a song ofthe earth and the cry ofconcrete: fusina’s fieldand other paintings. frenchlandscapes by british artistDavid hepher. Until 18 JunWomen make sculpture.Work by Dorothy cross,ann christopher and others.Kings place gallery mon-fri10.00-18.00; sat-sun12.00-18.00. pangolinLondon tues-sat 10.00-18.00. admission free.90 York Way, N1. % 0207520 1490. : kingsplace.co.uk Ë King’s Cross.Off map.LEIGHToN HoUSEMUSEUMthe exotically-decoratedformer home of Victorianartist Lord Leighton is full ofhis collected treasures. Until31 Jul george aitchison:Leighton’s architectrevealed. architecturaldrawings and more chartaitchison’s 19th-centuryinterior designs. Wed-mon10.00-17.30. admission £5,under-17s £1.12 Holland Park Road,W14. % 020 7602 3316.: rbkc.gov.uk/leightonhousemuseum Ë HollandPark. Off map.LoNDoN CANALMUSEUMDiscover the history of thecapital’s canals throughdisplays, arts and crafts, plusguided walks and boat trips.Download an mp3 tour fromthe website before your visit.tues-sun 10.00-16.30 (until19.30 on the first thurs ofthe month). admission £3,under-16s £1.50, underfoursfree.12-13 New Wharf Road,N1. % 020 7713 0836.: canalmuseum.org.ukË King’s Cross. Off map.LoNDoN TRANSpoRTMUSEUMinteractive exhibits explorethe past, present and future ofthe capital’s transport network– including more than 80historic road and rail vehicles.From Jun (date tbc) senseand the city. exhibition aboutnew technology and city living.mon-thurs, sat-sun 10.00-18.00; fri 11.00-18.00.admission £13.50, under-MUSEUMS & GALLERIESJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |61