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Natural History Museum

Jim McGrath — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 08:35:05 +0000

Hundreds of exciting, interactive exhibits in one of London’s most beautiful landmark buildings. Highlights include the popular Dinosaurs gallery, Mammals display with the unforgettable model blue whale and the spectacular Central Hall, home to the Museum’s iconic Diplodocus skeleton.

Don’t miss the state-of-the-art Darwin Centre Cocoon where, on a self-guided tour, you can see hundreds of fascinating specimens and look into laboratories where scientists are at work.

The Museum offers a wide-ranging programme of temporary exhibitions and events, including chances to join experts in the Darwin Centre’s high-tech Attenborough Studio in topical discussions about science and nature.

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Bank of England Museum

Jim McGrath — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 08:15:19 +0000

Founded in 1694, the Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom. Sometimes known as the ‘Old Lady’ of Threadneedle Street, the Bank’s mission is to promote the good of the people of the United Kingdom by maintaining monetary and financial stability.

The Bank of England’s mission is to promote the good of the people of the United Kingdom by maintaining monetary and financial stability.

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Our free Museum explains the Bank’s history and its work today at the centre of the economy. A variety of free talks and presentations are on offer to groups of between 15 and 50 (booking essential).

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Design Museum

Jim McGrath — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 12:04:41 +0000

Located on the River Thames, near Tower Bridge, the Design Museum offers inspiring insights into the world of design with exhibitions on fashion, architecture, furniture, graphic, product, transport and digital design. Alongside its cutting edge programme of temporary exhibitions the museum also hosts a variety of talks and family activities.

The museum café sells a selection of light snacks, sandwiches and pastries and the Design Museum Shop is perfect for unique gifts and stocks a selection of ceramics, jewellery, books and prints.

For the latest information on the Design Museum’s temporary exhibitions please visit the website.

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Museum of London

Jim McGrath — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 09:41:53 +0000

Step inside the Museum of London for an unforgettable journey through the capital’s turbulent past. Discover prehistoric London, see how the city changed under Romans and Saxons, wonder at medieval London and examine the tumultuous years when London was ravaged by civil wars, plague and fire.

Then venture into the Galleries of Modern London where you can walk the streets of Victorian London, take a stroll in recreated pleasure gardens and marvel at the magnificent Lord Mayor’s Coach.

From 9 October 2015, never-before-seen-objects from the Metropolitan Police’s Crime Museum will go on display in a major new exhibition.

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British Museum

Jim McGrath — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 10:50:58 +0000

Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history. Enjoy a unique comparison of the treasures of world cultures under one roof, centred around the magnificent Great Court.

World-famous objects such as the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures, and Egyptian mummies are visited by up to six million visitors per year. In addition to the vast permanent collection, the museum’s special exhibitions, displays and events are all designed to advance understanding of the collection and cultures they represent.

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