Attractions
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British
Museum
Great Russell Street, WC1B
3DG
020-7323 8000, 020-7323 8616
easy walking distance from Holborn, Tottenham Court Road, Russell
Square, Goodge Street. |
Founded in 1753, this is the world's oldest museum. Two
and a half miles of galleries display the national collection of antiquities,
prints and drawings. The Museum departments are: Greek and Roman,
Egyptian, Prehistory and Early Europe, Ancient Near East, Oriental,
Japanese, Coins and Medals, Medieval and Modern Europe, Prints and
Drawings and Ethnography. Among the famous exhibits are the Parthenon
Sculptures, Lindow Man, the Rosetta Stone, and Egyptian Mummies.
Admission times All year Sat-Wed 10.00-17.30, Thur & Fri 10.00-20.30
Admission Free. A charge may be made for Temporary Exhibitions
- All major credit cards
- Baby-change facilities
- No Dogs
- Wheelchair access
- Cafe/restaurant
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Madame
Tussaud'
Marylebone Road, NW1 5LR
020-7935 6861, 020-7465 0862
Baker Street |
Madame Tussaud inherited her world-famous waxwork exhibition in 1794.
A star studded cast of sportsmen, world leaders and movie actors will
make a visit to London's premier attraction a real winner. Mingle
with the stars and meet the likes of Kate Winslet and Robert Carlyle
in 'Superstars and Legends'. Our new infamous Chamber of Horrors is
sure to give you a fright. Dare you enter? As a finale to Madame Tussaud's
you will take a spectacular moving journey through London's extraordinary
past. Visit the Planetarium, where you will enter the magnificent
space age dome to be taken on Planetary Quest, a breathtaking cosmic
journey through the splendours of our Universe!
Admission times
All year daily 10.00-17.30 (earlier opening throughout the summer).
To book a specific half hour time slot tickets in advance, phone
0870 400 3000 between 09.00-17.30.
Last Admission at 17.30
Adults £11.00 Children (Age under 16) £7.50 OAPs £8.50.
Combined ticket with Planetarium Adults £13.45 Children £9.00
OAPs £10.30
- All major credit cards
- No Dogs
- Wheelchair access
- Parking available
- Cafe/restaurant
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National Gallery
Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN
020-7747 2885, 020-7930 4764
Charing Cross. / Leicester Sq / Embankment / Piccadilly Circus.
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A neo-classical building
opened in 1838. All the great periods of European paintings
are represented here although only a selection of British works
are included. Particular treasures include Van Eyck's Arnolfini
Marriage, Van Gogh's Sunflowers and Constable's Haywain. The
Sainsbury Wing houses the early Renaissance works from 1260-1510.
The West Wing painting from 1510-1600, the North Wing painting
from 1600-1700 and the East Wing painting from 1700-1900. There
are exhibitions throughout the year.
Admission times All year daily 10.00-18.00, Wed 10.00-21.00.
Closed Good Fri, 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan. Guided Tours: daily
11.30 & 14.30, Sat 14.00 & 15.30, Wed evenings 18.30.
Signed tours for the deaf on the first Sat of each month 11.30.
Lunchtime Lectures: Tue-Fri 13.00, Sat 12.00. Films & Special
Lectures: Mon 13.00
Admission Free - some major exhibitions charged for. Group bookings
of adult parties can be made with special lectures or tours
provided.
- No Dogs
- Wheelchair access
- Parking available
- Licensed cafe/restaurant
- Cafe/restaurant
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