London Museums for Kids

The good news is that nearly all London Museums now cater for kids and have a whole host of interactive exhibits for kids to explore and learn from.

Curators have come to understand that most children will quickly get bored if they are never allowed to touch anything! The museums have become magical places where the kids can see all sorts of fascinating objects at close range and find out what they are and what they do.

A trip to a London Museum is a definite must for any family, it is just hard to pick which one!

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Science Museum

Outstanding interactive science galleries that will enthrall any child

Natural History Museum

Don't miss the enormous dinosaur skeletons and other exciting exhibits

British Museum

The Egyptian Mummies are always popular and the Great Court is stunning

Victoria & Albert Museum

See everything from design and fashion, to photography and architecture.

London Transport Museum

Discover the history of London public transport, see vehicles and much more.

Museum of Childhood

Children will be hypnotised by the array of toys, puppets, dolls houses on display

Sherlock Holmes Museum

A fun place to visit for older children and fans of Conan Doyle's murder mysteries

Horniman Museum

An eclectic mix with natural history, music and african exhibits plus a small aquarium

The only negative point about many of the museums is that often the only exit is via the museum shop. Any parent will know what an obstacle course shops full of toys are, so be warned and stand firm!

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