London is home to a myriad of museums, hosting some of the finest exhibits in the world. For every subject you could ever wish to learn about, there is probably a museum dedicated to it somewhere in London. However, today I’m just going to focus on the British Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum (the V&A), all of which are free to get into. 

Let’s start off with the V&A. The V&A was founded in 1852, and its first director, Henry Cole, said that the museum should be a ‘schoolroom for everyone’. It focuses on art and design. First called the South Kensington Museum, it was later renamed after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, acknowledging his role in its establishment.  

Next, it’s the Science Museum, also located in South Kensington, this time founded in 1857. The museum does exactly what it says on the tin: science. Exposing visitors to the past, present and future of science, it’s a great day out for the whole family, and a great way to get children interested in STEM from a young age.  

Onto the British Museum. Founded in 1753, the oldest of the four I'm looking at, it has been educating people for about 270 years. It focuses on human history, art and culture. It currently has an exhibition on Stonehenge, until July 2022. The sheer amount of information on different cultures under one very impressive roof is simply astounding.  

And finally, the Natural History Museum. It houses collections on anthropology to paleontology and whatever your interests are, you will just be in awe at the displays. It is arguably one of the best museums in the world. It is the best way of exploring the natural world and is one of the best family days out there are.