Museums in London for Children
The city of London provides a multitude of museums for children of all ages. Since 2001, Britain's national museums and art galleries have offered free admission in hopes of extending the country's cultural and historical heritage to residents and visitors.
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Natural History Museum
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The Natural History Museum, housed in a Victorian building constructed in 1881, provides interactive exhibits such as roaring dinosaurs, a seasonal live butterfly jungle, and a collection of fossils and minerals.
Victoria & Albert Museum
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The V&A, as it's known in London, has displayed some of the finest art and design for over 150 years. The oldest and largest collection of toys (dolls, trains, costumes, puppets, teddy bears) is found in the V&A Museum of Childhood.
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The Science Museum
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Located in South Kensington, The Science Museum exhibits over 300,000 objects focusing on science, technology and medicine, and has 700 human skeletal and mummy remains. The museum also offers birthday parties, sleepovers and an IMAX cinema.
Museum of London
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Over a million artifacts are found in the Museum of London, in addition to art, storytelling, and drama activities geared toward children and families.
Royal Air Force Museum
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The Royal Air Force Museum offers "hands-on" displays, a simulator ride and a collection of restored aircraft representing a century of aviation history.
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