Anglophiles with a particular interest in London history must come to the Museum of London in the Smithfield and Spitalfields area to get a glimpse into London’s past from the prehistoric times to pre-WWI. The museum offers re-created interiors and streets in addition to domestic and archaeological artifacts. Various displays include clothing, the Lord Mayor’s coach, motor goggles, the Great Fire of London Experience, Victorian Walk, and more.
These ten museums cater to a wide variety of interests and can cover several days’ worth of sightseeing in London, all for free. In addition to the exhibits, you can also take advantage of museum lectures, presentations and events that most of the museums offer. Other, smaller museums also offer free admission and might be worth checking into. A good London guidebook will provide information on other places worth seeing for free. Whether your interest is art, history, archaeology, war history, science, or natural history, there is a museum in London for everyone.