London Connection1The Postal Museum
- Details
- Independent / fee-paying · Wheelchair accessible
- Address
- 15-20 Phoenix Place, London, WC1X 0DA
- Phone
- +44 300 0300 700
- Website
- postalmuseum.org
- Opening hours
- Wed-Sun 10:00-17:00
Best Museums in Camden, London
Museums in Camden tell the story of the area and beyond, with many offering free entry and family activities. Below you will find our selection of 10 museums in Camden, with address, phone number, website and opening hours for each one, followed by practical advice on choosing the right museum, typical prices and answers to common questions.
10listed
7with phone number
10with website
5open on Sundays
10 Museums in Camden
2Charles Dickens Museum
- Details
- Independent / fee-paying · Wheelchair accessible
- Address
- 48-49 Doughty Street, London, WC1N 2LX
- Phone
- +44 20 7405 2127
- Website
- dickensmuseum.com
- Opening hours
- Wed-Sun 10:00-16:00
3Wellcome Collection
- Details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Address
- 183 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BE
- Phone
- +44 20 7611 2222
- Website
- wellcomecollection.org
- Opening hours
- Tue-Wed,Fri-Sun 10:00-18:00 · Thu 10:00-20:00
4British Museum
- Details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Address
- Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DG
- Phone
- +44 20 7323 8299
- Website
- britishmuseum.org
- Opening hours
- Sat-Thu 10:00-17:00 · Fri 10:00-20:30
5British Library Exhibition Space
- Details
- Independent / fee-paying
- Address
- 96 Euston Road, London
- Phone
- +44 1937546546
- Website
- bl.uk
- Opening hours
- Jan-Dec: Mon, Wed-Fri 10:00-18:00 · Jan-Dec: Tue 10:00-20:00 · Sat 11:00-17:00 · Sun, Bank holidays closed
6Sir John Soane's Museum
- Details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Address
- 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3BP
- Website
- soane.org
- Opening hours
- Tue-Sat 10:00-16:30
7Fitzroy House
- Details
- Independent / fee-paying
- Address
- 37 Fitzroy Street, London
- Phone
- +44 20 7255 2422
- Website
- fitzroyhouse.org
8The Jewish Museum
- Address
- Jewish Museum London, 129-131 Albert Street, London, NW1 7NB
- Phone
- +44 20 7284 7384
- Website
- jewishmuseum.org.uk
9Queer Britain
- Details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Address
- 2 Granary Square, London, N1C 4BH
- Website
- queerbritain.org.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon-Tue closed · Wed-Sun 12:00-18:00
10People's Museum Somers Town
- Address
- Chamberlain House, 52 Phoenix Road, London, NW1 1ES
- Website
- aspaceforus.club
- Opening hours
- Tue - Fri 0900 -1600, Sat 1100 - 1400
How to choose a museum in Camden
- Many London museums are free; donations are welcome.
- Check opening days as smaller museums may close on Mondays.
- Look for late openings and special exhibitions.
- Family trails and activities run in school holidays.
Checks and regulation: Many museums are run by the council or charitable trusts.
How much does a museum cost in Camden?
Most national museums are free; special exhibitions £10–£25. Prices vary by area, time of day and the complexity of the job or service, so always ask for a written quote or check the latest price list before you book.
Museums across Camden
Camden covers neighbourhoods such as Camden Town, Hampstead, Kentish Town, King's Cross, Bloomsbury, Holborn, Belsize Park, Swiss Cottage (postcodes NW1, NW3, NW5, NW6, WC1, WC2, N6, N19). The museums listed on this page are located in or around WC1X, WC1N, NW1, WC1B, WC2A, N1C. Getting around is easy thanks to the Northern, Victoria, Piccadilly and Jubilee lines, the Overground, and national and international rail at King's Cross St Pancras and Euston. If you live close to the borough boundary, it is worth comparing options in neighbouring boroughs too.
Museums in nearby boroughs
Frequently asked questions
Are museums in Camden free?
Many are; check each museum's website.
Are museums open on Mondays?
Most major museums open daily; smaller ones may close.
Do I need to book?
Free entry often does not need booking, but popular exhibitions do.
Listings are compiled from public business information and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL). Details can change, so please confirm opening hours and prices with the business before visiting. Businesses can request corrections via our contact page. Last reviewed: September 2026.