Artistic banner representing Private London Tours
HOME
BLOG
ABOUT
Chris RatcliffeDave StubbsJennifer El GammalRob WoodfordGraham GreenglassKaren DawsonLee CooperTony Podowski
GUIDED TOURS
All ToursBlack CabChauffeured CarLondonMinicoachMultilingual ToursShore ExcursionsShort BreaksStonehengeThemed ToursTransfer ToursWalking
ATTRACTIONS
ArchitectureFilm & TVFood & DrinkGalleries & MuseumsHeritageMagic & ParanormalMusicNatureReligionResort & RetreatsRoyaltyShoppingTheatre
REVIEWS
CONTACT
LOG IN
HOME
BLOG
ABOUTPlus sign. Click to expand menu.
Chris Ratcliffe
Dave Stubbs
Jennifer El Gammal
Rob Woodford
Graham Greenglass
Karen Dawson
Lee Cooper
Tony Podowski
GUIDED TOURSPlus sign. Click to expand menu.
All Tours
Black Cab
Chauffeured Car
London
Minicoach
Multilingual Tours
Shore Excursions
Short Breaks
Stonehenge
Themed Tours
Transfer Tours
Walking
ATTRACTIONSPlus sign. Click to expand menu.
Architecture
Film & TV
Food & Drink
Galleries & Museums
Heritage
Magic & Paranormal
Music
Nature
Religion
Resort & Retreats
Royalty
Shopping
Theatre
REVIEWS
CONTACT
LOG IN

Galleries & Museums in London

Enjoy browsing our great guided tours...
Tour Types:
All Tours
Black Cab
Chauffeured Car
London
Minicoach
Multilingual Tours
Shore Excursions
Short Breaks
Stonehenge
Themed Tours
Transfer Tours
Walking
Services:
Travel connections
Wedding
Union Flag or Union Jack Book Tour

London overflows with artistic and historical gems, housed in grand museums and intimate galleries. From the vast collections of the British Museum, spanning millennia, to the modern marvels of Tate Modern, there's something for every taste. Explore dinosaur skeletons at the Natural History Museum, be dazzled by fashion icons at the V&A, or delve into maritime history at the National Maritime Museum. Whether you're a history buff, an art aficionado, or simply curious, London's museums and galleries promise an unforgettable journey through time and culture.

London has an international reputation as being the home of some of the best museums and galleries in the world. Both large and small - below is a list of some of the most visited. But there are many others to explore too.

Dulwich Picture Gallery located in the leafy suburb of Dulwich was established in 1811 as the first purpose built Art Gallery. The Gallery has a permanent collection of important Baroque paintings. As with most London galleries, it also hosts a wide range of temporary exhibitions, an extensive programme of education programmes, child-centred activities and lecture series. When visiting a London gallery it always worth having a look on their website to see what activities are going on during your visit.

London has three galleries which are regularly on the list of the best galleries and museums in the World. The British Museum, located in Bloomsbury, was established in 1759 as the first museum open to the public. The museum houses collection from all over the world including the Rosseta Stone and Parthenon Marbles which are world class artifacts. In addition to these, the museum has collections as diverse as Greek pots and North American totem poles. The museum has free entrance and has plenty to keep a family occupied for a day in London.

London’s second world class museum is the National Gallery located at Trafalgar Square. This much visited gallery covers a wide range and era of paintings. Within the gallery there are some major works of art from the world’s greatest painters including Johanes Vermeer, Titian, Paul Cezanne, Giovanni Bellini and Vincent Van Gogh. The Gallery is free so if you would like a one stop tour of the world’s greatest artists try the National Gallery.

Tate Modern located at Bankside is the home of London’s major modern art collections. The Gallery has recently been enlarged and now combines painting, sculpture, video with dance and performance art.

Along Exhibition Road the visitor can enjoy a series of large and important galleries and museums including the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum. All established in the nineteenth century and all continuing to acquire new works and promote current research.

Modern design tables and chairs at Eltham Palace.
Art Deco
The front of the building.
Bletchley Park
British Museum
Exterior from Trafalgar Square illuminated at night.
National Gallery
Exterior of the building with welcome sign.
Tate Modern
Heathrow Layover Black Cab Tour
No more Heathrow blues, iconic sights await! Rub shoulders with royalty at Buckingham Palace and delve into politics at Parliament. Hear tales of past and present, from castles & kings to pop stars and historic cathedrals. Craft your own London tale—book your tour today!
Black Cab Tour
READ MORE & BOOK THE TOUR
London Art Deco Tour
Immerse yourself in the roaring twenties: Journey through London's vibrant art deco scene, from Battersea Power Station's reinvention to Eltham Palace's opulent time capsule. Sip a martini at the legendary Savoy, where echoes of the jazz age still linger. Your glamorous adventure awaits!
Chauffeur Driven Car
READ MORE & BOOK THE TOUR
Terms and conditions Privacy policy Tour Providers
© 2012–2025 Private London Tours UK
Proof of qualifications