Put These Three Museums on your List of London Attractions

London has a number of museums where you can learn about the history of the city and the United Kingdom. Three museums that offer an interesting experience and insight into history are:

The Houses of Parliament

Located at Westminster Road, the Houses of Parliament are not always referred to as a museum. Admission is free.

The Houses of Parliament have been the operations center of the British government for over 900 years. There is a lot of history here. If you have watched Parliament on C-Span, it will give you a feel for what takes place here. This is a beautiful landmark inside and outside. Attractions are the Crypt Church, the Members Lobbies, and Westminster Hall. There may be a long wait to get inside. The view outside will give you a great feeling of its historical importance. Big Ben and many other landmarks are in the background.

The Imperial War Museum

This museum is a great attraction for visitors of all ages. There are permanent and temporary displays in the museum. But, one of the features is the activities they have for both children and adults on a regularly scheduled basis.

This is a museum that highlights both the tragedies and the triumphs of war. There are life-sized exhibits of war memorabilia such as weapons, a Mark V Tank from 1919, and other items from World War I and World War II.

The museum also has exhibits on the highlights of wars since 1945, crimes against humanity, and an art gallery.

The museum is located on Lambeth Road.

Winston Churchill's Britain at War Museum

The museum is located on Tooley Street. It is open daily but has short hours. You should check the time schedule before going.

Stepping into this museum is like stepping into World War II. You will learn what it was like being in the middle of war. There is an exhibit of a bombed department store and air raid shelters. You can read, hear, and examine items of historical importance. These include radio broadcasts made by Winston Churchill, wax models, newspaper clippings, films, and more.

The museum caters to both children and adults. Children are given free worksheets to test their knowledge of the war after the visit to the museum.

The reality of World War II is evident in this museum. A visit here is an experience you will never forget.

These three museums are highly recommended. People who have visited them always have good things to say about their experience. World Wars have been fought on foreign soil so Americans can get a real feel of what life was like for the British in wartime at this museum.

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