20 best museums in London for 2025, from family-friendly days out to galleries filled with famous art

London’s museums span all the way from the dinosaurs to future space travel - (Trustees of the Natural History Museum)

London is considered one of the best cities in the world for free-to-enter museums, which is a joy for those pursuing knowledge, looking for creative inspiration or simply seeking a fun day out.

The UK’s capital boasts just under 200 museums, 11 of which are national, including world-famous attractions such as the British Museum and the National Gallery, which exhibit some of the rarest and most spectacular artefacts and artworks on the planet.