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The National Gallery houses one of the greatest collections of European painting
in the world. With paintings ranging from 1250 to 1900, the collection includes
work by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Turner, Cezanne
and Van Gogh.
British Museum
The imposing British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern
times with collections drawn from all around the world. Famous objects include
the Rosetta Stone, sculptures from the Parthenon and the Portland Vase.
Tate Modern
The impressive Tate Modern is Britain's national museum of modern art. Housed
in the former Bankside Power Station on the banks of the River Thames, the gallery
displays major works by Matisse and Picasso as well as contemporary work, exhibitions
and installations.
The London Eye
The British Airways London Eye forms a major feature of London's skyline. It
is the world's highest observation wheel and offers passengers spectacular views
of over 55 of London's most famous landmarks in just 30 minutes.
Natural History Museum
As well as the permanent dinosaur exhibition, the gallery boasts a collection
of the biggest, tallest and rarest animals in the world. Don't miss the life
size model of the Blue Whale, the 40 million year old spider, the earthquake
simulator and an elephant bird egg.
Science Museum
See, touch and experience the major scientific advances of the last 300 years
at the largest museum of its kind in the world. With over 40 galleries and 2000
hands on exhibits, step into the future in the Wellcome Wing, visit the IMAX
cinema and virtual reality simulator.
The Tower of London
Take a free guided tour with one of the Yeoman Warders around one of the most
famous fortified buildings in the world. Discover its 900 year history as a
royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, mint, arsenal, menagerie
and jewel house.
The Victoria & Albert Museum
The V&A celebrates all things art and design, and is home to 3000 years
worth of amazing artefacts from many of the world's richest cultures. See their
amazing collection of ceramics, furniture, fashion, glass, jewellery, photographs,
sculpture, textiles and paintings.
The National Portrait Gallery
The gallery features portraits in all mediums depicting well known British people.
In addition to historical portraits, it exhibits a rapidly changing collection
of contemporary work with exhibitions by individual artists, and hosts the annual
BP Portrait Prize competition.
National Maritime Museum
This is the largest maritime museum in the world with a collection of over two
million objects relating to seafaring. Now a World Heritage Site, the historic
landscape includes the 17th century Queen’s House and the home of the
Prime Meridian at the Royal Observatory.
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