Free London Events

The history of the British army from 1415 to the end of the C 20th, includes fantastic display of military swords. At weekends, the National Army Museum galleries are brought to life by uniformed performers in role as soldiers from the past.

Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London SW3 4HT

Mon-Fri 10am - 4pm
Sat-Sun 10am - 5pm

Army

The charming Bank of England Museum traces the history of the bank from its foundation by Royal Charter in 1694 to its role today as the country's central bank. There are gold bars, coins and banknotes, as well as many items you might not expect to find.

Bartholomew Ln, London EC2R 8AH

Mon-Fri 10:00am–5pm

Banks, Money

The Museum houses a vast collection of world art and artefacts and is free to all visitors. Find information about visiting, including admission and opening times

Great Russell St, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 3DG

Mon-Sun 10am–5:30pm
Friday 10am–8:30pm

Human History, Art and Culture

The Museum is an educational charity that tells the story of one of the world’s great engineering dynasties. Brunel organised the world’s first underground concert party here in 1827, and the Museum celebrates and interprets music and theatre as well as engineering.

Great Russell St, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 3DG

Mon-Sun 10am–5pm

Engineering dynasties

The V&A Museum of Childhood aims to encourage everyone to explore the themes of childhood past and present and develop an appreciation of creative design through our inspirational collections and programmes.

Cambridge Heath Rd, London E2 9PA

Mon-Sun 10am-5:45pm

Childhood

Located in the 14th-century church of St Mary-at-Lambeth the Museum of Garden History aims to be the "first stop for garden enthusiasts". The garden contains the tomb of Admiral Bligh of Bounty fame

Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London SW3 4HT

Mon-Fri Sun 10:30am–5pm
Saturday 10:30am–4pm

Garden History