Museum Guide for London
London’s museums are among the best in the world and the incredible choice can be overwhelming. So this is a list of the 4 top London museums visitors should aim for.
The British Museum
You can explore the whole world and go back through history by visiting the British Museum. Whatever your interest is, whether it’s a specific country or era, you will be amazed by what you can see by wandering around here. Founded in 1753, it houses more than 8 million exhibits.
Hours: Fri 10: 00 AM — 8: 30 PM; Sat — Thu 10: 00 AM — 5: 30 PM
Phone: +44 20 7323 8299
Natural History Museum
If you want to get up close and personal with massive dinosaurs, then this is the place for you! The most amazing thing about the Natural History Museum for visitors is that it is free! Plus, there are 70 million specimens, among which 28 million are insects.
Hours: Sun — Sat 10: 00 AM — 5: 50 PM
Phone: +44 20 7938 9123
Science Museum
Founded in 1857, the Science Museum is packed full of buttons to push, levers (操纵杆) to pull and things you should touch and explore as interactivity is the key here. From space rockets to huge old steam engines from the industrial revolution, which will appeal to the scientific types as it offers fascinating stuff for all.
Hours: Wed 12: 00 AM — 11: 59 PM; Thu-Tue 10: 00 AM — 6: 00 PM
Phone: +44 20 7942 4000
Museum of London
At the Museum of London you can journey back in time to pre-historic London and then work your way through to the present day via all the major events in London’s rich past, among which one features “War, Plague and Fire”. Much of what is on display has been found locally, which helps bring it all to life.
Hours: Sun-Sat 10: 00 AM — 6: 00 PM
Phone: +44 20 7001 9844
1. Which museum can you call for further information if you are a lover of animals?
A.+44 20 7938 9123 | B.+44 20 7001 9844 |
C.+44 20 7942 4000 | D.+44 20 7323 8299 |
2. If you are available on Wednesday night, which museum can you pay a visit to?
A.The British Museum. | B.Natural History Museum. |
C.Museum of London. | D.Science Museum. |
3. What can you do in the Museum of London?
A.Explore the history of the whale world. |
B.Discover the major events throughout London’s history. |
C.Enjoy the stay with real dinosaurs. |
D.Appreciate the huge old steam engines from the industrial revolution. |