Use this map to find London museums near the places you are already planning to visit. Zoom into a neighbourhood and tap a marker for the location. If you have only a morning or afternoon, choose one museum to explore properly rather than racing between several.
Choose a museum by area and interest
- South Kensington: The Natural History Museum is a strong choice for nature and dinosaurs; the Science Museum focuses on science and technology; V&A South Kensington covers art and design. They are close together, so you can choose one main visit and leave a second as an option.
- Bloomsbury: The British Museum covers world history and cultures. Allow time for its security queue and a few galleries you most want to see.
- Trafalgar Square: The National Gallery suits an art-focused stop alongside a walk through central London.
- Covent Garden: The London Transport Museum is good for a transport-focused family visit, but unlike many national museums it charges adults for admission; children under 18 can enter free with a child ticket.
Tickets and access: General admission is free at the Natural History Museum, British Museum, National Gallery and V&A South Kensington, while some special exhibitions cost extra. Check the museum’s own site for current opening times and booking arrangements: Natural History Museum, British Museum, National Gallery and V&A South Kensington. For a step-free route between stops, use TfL Journey Planner.
Read our London museums guide for more ideas and our late-opening museums guide if you are planning an evening visit. Check the date-specific opening time before travelling.
Map of London museums
Tap a marker to see its position. If the embedded map is difficult to use on your phone or asks for cookie consent, open the museum map in a separate tab.
Admission information checked against museum websites on 25 September 2026; special exhibitions, events and opening times can change.
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