The British Museum Founded in 1753 to promote universal understanding through the arts, natural history and science in a public museum, the museumholds in trust for the nation and the world a collection of art and antiquities from ancient and living cultures. Housed in one of Britain's architectural landmarks, the collection is one of the finest in existence, spanning two million years of human history. Free entry.

The Imperial War Museum The national museum of war and wartime life from 1914 to the present day.

The London Aquarium Britains leading Aquarium is housed in County Hall on the South Bank of the Thames.

The London Dungeon Deep in the heart of London, buried beneath the paving stones of historic Southwark, lies the world's most chillingly famous horror attraction. The London Dungeon brings more than 2,000 years of gruesomely authentic history vividly back to life....and death.

London Zoo Meet the animals at this famous zoo, located in the north-east corner of Regent's Park.

London's Transport Museum Covering a wide spectrum of materials and media, including vehicles, rolling stock, posters, signs, uniforms, photographs, ephemera, maps and engineering drawings, the museum's collections make up the most comprehensive record of urban mass transit in the world.

Madam Tussauds See the stars, try out for England, be snapped by the paparazzi, get scared witless by serial killers, and explore the galaxy at this famous waxworks.

The Museum of London The largest, most comprehensive city museum in the world tells the fascinating story of London from prehistoric times to the present day.

The National Gallery The gallery houses one of the greatest collections of European painting in the world. Free entry.

The National Maritime Museum Housed by the River Thames in Greenwich Park the museum works to illustrate for everyone the importance of the sea, ships, time and the stars and their relationship with people. Free entry.

The National Portrait Gallery Founded in 1856 to collect the likenesses of famous British men and women, today the gallery's collection is the most comprehensive of its kind in the world. Free entry.

The Natural History Museum Promoting the discovery, understanding, enjoyment, and responsible use of the natural world the museum, housed in landmark buildings, offers world-class collections, fantastic exhibitions and cutting-edge research. Free entry.

The Royal Observatory Housed on the Meridian line, Greenwich the observatory's permanent collection covers the history of astronomy. Free entry.

The Science Museum With over 300,000 objects in its care the museum covers the entire history of western science, technology and medicine. It has been uniquely placed to acquire objects recording the Industrial Revolution, and now holds unrivalled collections in this area. Medical artefacts from all periods and cultures also form an important part of its holdings. Free entry.

The Sherlock Holmes Museum According to the stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Holmes and Doctor Watson lived in a Victorian lodging house at 221b Baker Street between 1881-1904. The house, built in 1815 and listed by the Government to protect its architectural and cultural heritage, houses museum dedicated to the life and times of Sherlock Holmes. The interior has been faithfully maintained for posterity exactly as described in the published stories.

Tate Britain The national gallery of British art from 1500 to 2005. Free entry.

Tate Modern A major gallery of modern and contemporary art.

The V&A (Victoria and Albert) Museum The world's greatest museum of art and design, with collections unrivalled in their scope and diversity. Covers 3000 years' worth of amazing artefacts from many of the world's richest cultures including ceramics, furniture, fashion, glass, jewellery, metalwork, photographs, sculpture, textiles and paintings. Free entry.

Rest of the country

The Archaeological Resource Centre (ARC) The ARC at York is the perfect place to visit if you are looking for an unusual way to discover the city's history. Also a working archaeology unit, the centre provides a fascinating insight into the lives of some of the city's most remarkable past residents; it even gives visitors the opportunity to handle artefacts which are 1,000 or even 2,000 years old!

The National Motor Museum Based in Beaulieu, Hampshire, the museum's collection comprises some 250 vehicles - from some of the earliest examples of motoring to legendary World Record Breakers like Bluebird and Golden Arrow.

The National Museum of Photography, Film & Television Based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, this award-winning museum is home to 10 free galleries, 2 cinemas and an IMAX theatre. Free entry to permanent galleries.

The National Railway Museum Based in York, the museum's collection of 103 locomotives and 177 other items of rolling stock, tells the railway story from the Rocket to Eurostar.

Whipsnade Wild Animal Park Set in 600 acres of beautiful parkland on the Chiltern Hills, north of London, the Park, one of Europe's largest wildlife conservation parks, is home to more than 2,500 animals, many of which are endangered in the wild.

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