London Connection1Anaesthesia Heritage Centre
- Details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Address
- 21 Portland Place, London, W1B 1PY
- Phone
- +44 207 631 1650
- Website
- anaesthetists.org
- Opening hours
- Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00 · Bank holidays closed
Best Museums in Westminster, London
Museums in Westminster 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 Westminster, 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.
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10 Museums in Westminster
2London Transport Museum
- Details
- Independent / fee-paying · Wheelchair accessible
- Address
- Covent Garden Piazza, London, WC2E 7BB
- Phone
- +44 20 7379 6344
- Website
- ltmuseum.co.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon-Sun 10:00-18:00
3The Cartoon Museum
- Details
- Independent / fee-paying
- Address
- 63 Wells Street, London, W1A 3AE
- Phone
- +44 20 7580 8155
- Website
- cartoonmuseum.org
- Opening hours
- Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 10:30-17:30 · Thu 10:30-20:00 · Sun 12:00-16:00
4Sherlock Holmes Museum
- Details
- Independent / fee-paying
- Address
- 221B Baker Street, London, NW1 6XE
- Phone
- +44 20 7224 3688
- Website
- sherlock-holmes.co.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon-Sun 09:30-18:00
5The Museum of Philatelic History
- Address
- 41 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6JY
- Phone
- +44 20 7486 1044
- Website
- rpsl.org.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon-Fri 09:30-16:30
6Royal Academy of Arts
- Details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Address
- Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BD
- Phone
- +44 20 7300 8000
- Website
- royalacademy.org.uk
7Churchill War Rooms
- Details
- Independent / fee-paying · Wheelchair accessible
- Address
- King Charles Street, London, SW1A 2AQ
- Phone
- +44 20 7930 6961
- Website
- iwm.org.uk
8Madame Tussauds
- Details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Address
- 8-10 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5LR
- Website
- madametussauds.com
- Opening hours
- Mon-Fri 09:30-17:30 · Sat-Sun 09:00-18:00
9Benjamin Franklin House
- Details
- Independent / fee-paying
- Address
- Craven Street, 36 Craven Street, London, WC2N 5NF
- Website
- benjaminfranklinhouse.org
- Opening hours
- Fri-Sun 12:00-17:00
10Moco Museum
- Details
- Independent / fee-paying · Wheelchair accessible
- Address
- 1-4 Marble Arch, London, W1H 7EJ
- Website
- london.mocomuseum.com
- Opening hours
- Sun-Thu 10:00-19:00 · Fri-Sat 10:00-20:00
How to choose a museum in Westminster
- 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 Westminster?
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 Westminster
Westminster covers neighbourhoods such as Mayfair, Soho, Marylebone, Covent Garden, Pimlico, Belgravia, St James's, Paddington (postcodes W1, W2, W9, NW8, SW1, WC2). The museums listed on this page are located in or around W1B, WC2E, W1A, NW1, W1G, W1J, SW1A, WC2N. Getting around is easy thanks to almost every Tube line, the Elizabeth line, and mainline stations at Victoria, Paddington, Charing Cross and Marylebone. 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 Westminster 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.