Days Out in South East London with kids - Museums
The following is a list of all museums in South East London. If you know of any we have not listed please let us know - info@kidsfunlondon.co.uk
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Age Exchange Reminiscence Center
The Reminiscence Center is part of Age Exchange, a program that understands the impact of memories on the quality of life of older people. This museum documents the everyday life of the first half of the 1900s, with inter-generational and educational... |
SE3 9LA |
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Black Cultural Archives
Documents the history of London's black community, with details from 208 AD to the present day. Artifacts include letters, photographs, interviews, magazines, newspapers and video, with many available for research. |
SE11 4RE |
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Bramah Museum of Tea and Coffee
Everything you ever wanted to know about the importation and consumption of tea and coffee in the UK and the world, from consumption, to commercialism. Museum artifacts and information spans more than 400 years, from the shores if India and South Ame... |
SE1 1UN |
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Britain at War Experience
This museum truly allows patrons to experience life during one of the most important events of the 20th century. The environment and contents of the museum - which include a BBC radio station, a shelter, artifacts and a host of special effects - add ... |
SE1 2TF |
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Brunel Engine House
The small museum celebrates the construction of the first tunnel under the Thames River. The actual exhibition is in the original engine house for the steam engines that drained the Thames tunnel. A collection of illustrations and models details the ... |
SE16 4LF |
Clink Prison Museum
The Clink is a notorious prison in Southwark that functioned from the 12th century to the end of the 18th century. Originally used for detaining heretics, it fell into disuse after the English Civil War. The museum is located at the original Clink St... |
SE1 9DG |
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Crossness Pumping Centre
This station is one of the original pumping stations desgined by Joseph Bazalgette, an engineer who built the first 85 miles of sewer systems that ran into the river Thames. Contrary to the usage of the shell of the station, it is actually quite pret... |
SE2 9AQ |
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Crystal Palace Museum
Crystal Palace originally housed the Crystal Palace School of Engineering, and it now holds articles connected with the building from 1850 - 1988. There is a nice photograph display that tells about the history of the Crystal Palace. Open Sunday and ... |
SE19 2BA |
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Cuming Museum
The Cuming Museum is the home of the worldwide collection of the Cuming Family and the museum of Southwark's history. It houses a diverse collection that includes archaeology, ethnography, social history and natural history. A mix of permanent an... |
SE17 1RY |
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Dali Universe
A tribute to the art of Salvador Dali, the gallery houses more than 600 of his works, including the world's most complete display of Dali sculptures. Outside the building, on the riverside walkway, are four 20-foot monumental sculptures. Open daily 1... |
SE1 7PB |
Design Museum
Sir Terence Conran inspired museum 'demonstrates the social, cultural and economic reasons for design'. This is a great place to give your children a fun introduction to design. All the exhibits are very accessible and there is a Free Family Trail th... |
SE1 2YD |
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Dulwich Picture Gallery
The oldest public gallery in Britain, the core of the collection was created in the 17th century by the founder of Dulwich College. The tremendous collection of paintings includes works by Rembrandt, Rubens, Raphael, Poussin, Gainsborough and Van Dyc... |
SE21 7AD |
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Eltham Palace
said to be a 'masterpiece of modern design,' the palace is an art deco style house which was used as a royal resident from the 14th to the 16th century. It is a beautiful venue for weddings and other functions, with its combination of styles and gorg... |
SE9 5QE |
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Fan Museum
The first museum in the world completely devoted to all aspects of the ancient art of the fan. The collection has over 3,500 fans and fan leaves from all over the world dating back to the 11th century and is highlighted by a set of 18th and 19th Euro... |
SE10 8ER |
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Fashion and Textile Museum
The Fashion and Textile Museum is the only Museum in the UK solely dedicated to showcasing developments in contemporary fashion, as well as providing inspiration, support and training for those working in the industry.With three exciting exhibiti... |
SE1 3XF |
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Firepower: The Royal Artillery Museum
Housed in some of the former Royal Arsenal, the museum tells the story of the Royal Regiment of Artillery and the Royal Arsenal. The collection includes a display of 20th centry weapons, the history of artillery, thousands of medals and a few interac... |
SE18 6ST |
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Florence Nightingale Museum
A revealing portrait of the 'mother of all nurses' Nightingale and the history of nursing in general. An in-depth exhibit featuring letters, books, artifacts and portraits of the nurse and the Crimean War (1854-56). |
SE1 7EW |
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Golden Hinde Living History Museum
Get a good impression of what a sailor's life was like, in this fully reconstructed 16th century warship commanded by Sir Francis Drake. Times: Daily 0930 - 17.00; Contact museum to confirm. Prices: £4.50 Children; £3.50 Adults; £12... |
SE1 9DE |
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Greenwich Heritage Centre
A history of Greenwich, with resources from the old Borough Museum and Local History Library. |
SE18 4DX |
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HMS Belfast
Great World War II vessel the HMS Belfast is a reminder of Britain's naval power. |
SE1 2JH |
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Horniman Museum
A great family museum of natural and cultural history, the Horniman offers permanent and temporary exhibits and runs a number of workshops and activities for families and children throughout the year. |
SE23 3PQ |
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Imperial War Museum
Until 1930 the museum was home to the infamous Bedlam mental asylum (to which Charlie Chaplin's mother was confined). This domed building is now home to the UK's largest military museum. Despite the name, it is not all a 'yahoo' celebration of Empire... |
SE1 6HZ |
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Kirkaldy Testing Museum
A museum of materials testing. Kirkaldy museum is devoted to telling the history of the Kirkaldy family and its involvement in this field of engineering. The building was purpose built to house David Kirkaldy's 350 ton 'All Purpose Testing Machine', ... |
SE1 0JF |
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London Film Museum
Great museum for the kids charting the history of film. Many family events are run throughout the year. Residents living in the Lambeth Borough with the following postcodes SE1, SE11, SE19, SE24, SE27, SW2, SW4, SW8, are entitled to the concessio... |
SE1 7PB |
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London Fire Brigade Museum
The museum holds a wealth of information and exhibits depicting the history of firefighting in London from the Great Fire of London in 1666 to the present day. All visits are by guided tour and need to be booked in advance as each visit is tailored t... |
SE1 0EG |
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Museum of Garden History
The museum exists to enhance understanding and appreciation of the history and development of gardens and gardening in the UK, with reference to European and worldwide influence. |
SE1 7LB |
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National Maritime Museum
The Largest maritime museum in the world. The museum is home to over 2 million objects related to Great Britain's maritime history. |
SE10 9NF |
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Old Operating Theatre
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SE1 9RY |
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Old Royal Naval College
This is made up of three major attractions: Discover Greenwich Discover Greenwich at the Old Royal Naval College is a fantastic way to find out more about Greenwich's amazing history, from its beginning as Henry VIII's favourite royal palace ... |
SE10 9LW |
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Ranger's House (The Wernher Collection)
24 Mar-30 Sept: 10am-5pm, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. 1 Oct-21 Dec: Pre-booked tours only. Adult £5.30, Children £2.70, Concession £4.00 |
SE10 8QX |
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Rose Theater Exhibition
Exhibition on the site of the first theater on London's Bankside. Open by appointment only. Tickets £10 or £5. |
SE1 9AR |
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Royal Greenwich Observatory
Observatory founded by King Charles II, marks the Prime Meridian and used to study astronomy. |
SE10 9NF |
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South London Gallery
The South London Gallery runs a rich and exciting programme of art events for children and families. Free drop-in workshops every Sunday afternoon and during school holidays are themed around current exhibitions and open to all. They provide engaging... |
SE5 8UH |
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Tate Modern
This is one of Londons most child friendly museums, with its big open spacious displays ideal for kids and children, also allowing plenty of room for pushchairs. It is both a fun and educational day out for the whole family with concise and clear exp... |
SE1 9TG |
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The Garden Museum
This is a great little museum created in 1980 and aims to inspire people through its collections, temporary exhibitions, architectural setting and gardens.Gardens are a source of well being and enrichment for children and adults and also allows g... |
SE1 7LB |
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The London Dungeon
The London Dungeon may be described as a museum of simulated horror from history, recalling events of atrocities from the past. You can journey back to the darker side of European history. With over forty exhibits it is not recommended for those of a... |
SE1 2SZ |
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The Pumphouse Educational Museum
The building was originally used to maintain a consistent water level in the Surrey Commercial Docks with water from the River Thames. The building was refurbished in 1989 and reopened as the museum in 1991. |
SE16 5DZ |
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The Queen's House
Commissioned by Anne of Denmark in 1615, important residence in the early Stuart dynasty. |
SE10 9NF |
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