London Museum of Water and Steam
One of London’s most significant Victorian visitor attractions housing some of the world’s rarest working steam engines.
From the electro-magnetic discoveries made by Michael Faraday, to the rise and fall of London's canals and water ways—learn more about London's scientific, technological and industrial history with visit to one of these museums.
One of London’s most significant Victorian visitor attractions housing some of the world’s rarest working steam engines.
Once used by industry and nowadays home to many colourful boats, the museum tells the story of all aspects of London’s canals.
The transport heritage of Britain's capital city explained through artefacts and interactive displays.
The history of London's River Thames told in a set of 19th centuary Georgian sugar warehouses.
The national library of the United Kingdom and largest library in the world with historical items dating back as far as 2000 BC.
One of the world’s leading museums devoted to contemporary design in every form from furniture to graphics, and architecture to industrial design.
The story of the electromagnetic discoveries made by Michael Faraday in the 19th century.
Experience the life of a 16th century explorer aboard The Golden Hinde, a full-sized reconstruction of the ship Sir Francis Drake.
The battleship that served with distinction in both the Second World War and the Korean War.
The unique Victorian workshop that sets international standards in testing materials.
Old fire appliances and other equipment tell the history of firefighting since 1666.
One of the most impressive structures in the capital that has stood over the River Thames since 1894.
The life story of Henry ‘Inky’ Stephens with fascinating artefacts and memorabilia from the history of the man, to his business and passions.
Around 700 sewing machines are exhibited in glass cabinets, dating from around 1850 to 1950.
London’s only planetarium and features state-of-the-art HD projection technology, visualisations based on real scientific data and real astronomers.
A distinctive landmark since 1817, the museum tells the story of the development of the English windmill through models and machinery.
Built by Sir Joseph Bazalgette as part of Victorian London's sewerage system, contains the four original pumping engines from 1865.
A collection of artifacts of nostalgic origin located in Hall Lane. The museum holds around 14,500 artifacts of domestic and agricultural us
The museum tells the stories of the different industries that used the River Wandle. Such as Young’s Brewery, William Morris and Liberty’s.
Founded in 1852, is the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects.
The collection of medical curiosities and implements, tell the story and explore connections between medicine, life and art in the past, present and future.
The small museum within the shop, that's been on the Strand since 1717 displays the history of Twinings with photos, packaging and memorabillia.
Housed in a former Victorian waste water pumping station and devoted to the technology and industrial history of Walthamstow.
Featured across seven floors, exhibitions include the developments in contemporary science, medicine and technology.
Scheduled Ancient monument, international landmark site and oldest tunnel in the oldest underground in the world.
The Postal Museum reveals Britain's history of society and communications through artefacts as letters, stamps and even the underground Mail Rail.
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