I was killing time but I'm glad I went to this free museum that was geared towards the younger…read moreaudience. I saw a lot of toys and games I used to play with when I was a kid and it was quite nostalgic. I did have to put on my patience hat because there are kids running around, yelling everywhere but I came here expecting that. My favorite was the horse that was used in War Horse, the live performance.

One of the best museums I've seen in the world. It's tremendous we can spend probably a week here…read moreand get lost with all the beautiful pieces. Wonderful assortment of China and sculptures and artwork rugs and fashion and furniture from all over the world. Really a tremendous museum and it's free entrance! Open until 530 or six.

Bruce Castle is a Grade I listed 16th Century manor house in 20 acres of parkland. I went to school…read morea few streets away and we visited this small white castle a few times. It is definitely well kept, and being as old as it is, it is full of history. The main exhibitions were on the World Wars, it was almost like an Army museum. This is a huge part of Tottenham Heritage, the one thing that stands, and in many ways, the Tottenham local should be very proud of it, Henry VIII actually funded certain parts of the building to be completed in his years as King.

Located close to Tottenham, the Bruce Castle Museum is an odd sort of place. It has a feel of a…read moresmall town museum, rather than one in the metropolis. The old house, still grand despite historical modifications, is charming, whilst also in need of some TLC (which in this case might mean tonnes of lottery cash). Inside the exhibitions are varied and interesting though perhaps a little worn around the edges. It seems as if all the historic items of interest and value stored by Haringey Council have been dumped here, and arranged wherever possible into some sort of coherent order. The variety is interesting, but means in truth there is a lack of quality exhibits in any one genre. There are small exhibits on local sport, the history of the house (including ghost story), local life during World War Two, the growth of Tottenham, picture-filled corridors on the ground floor and a larger exhibition space upstairs. The most interesting exhibit within the museum, and possibly the only one that would genuinely justify a visit is located on the ground floor. Where the rest of the museum is a hotch-potch of items the exhibit relating to Broadwater Farm Estate is excellent. Based on a university research project, the large exhibit looks closely into the building and development of the infamous housing estate associated with the 1980s riots. It is fascinating how badly conceived the estate was in the first place, then how poorly built. The levels of deprivation and crime, and the eventual riots are widely known, but what is excellently presented is the subsequent creation, development and success of a growing community unity. The story of the Broadwater Farm Estate may be best known for the violence, but that would be wrong. The colourful, dedicated and determined community leaders that brought the estate back from the brink are modern heroes, and their story deserves to be more widely known. Generally I would find it hard to recommend the Bruce Castle Museum to anyone who had not yet exhausted London's larger and grander offerings. But the permanent exhibition on the Broadwater Farm Estate is informative, thought-provoking and gives a sense of hope for the good nature of people, and a reminder of what communities can achieve when working together. It would be fair to say the exhibit would benefit from an update, but for those with an interest in London's built and social evolution will find it fascinating and easily worth the visit.

This free museum is on the campus of University College London, a few blocks north of the British…read moreMuseum. It is difficult to find, as it is behind the UCL gates. It is packed full of UCL archaeological finds from Egypt. Fascinating to see.

This is definitely a museum for serious Egyptophiles. Hit the British Museum first; if you're not…read morea serious enthusiast you'll have come a long way and won't be impressed. Part of the appeal here is the history; writer Amelia Edwards' collection forms the basis of the museum, and it's named for Flinders Petrie, who, among other things, did the first excavation at Amarna, the city founded by monotheist king Akhnetan. It's kind of a jumble; if you're looking for something in particular you may have to ask where it is. The fliers in the foyer that are supposed to indicate what's where are being revised and are of limited utility. Also, many of the exhibits are labeled in the original ink, which has faded over the last 100 years. Lighting is poor which probably protects the artifacts, but makes them hard to see. Wikipedia says they have flashlights; you might consider bringing one. And in the exhibit of stone carvings, some items were far enough above my head I couldn't see them at all. (Some very fine carvings here; look for the piece of the pyramid texts, with remnants of green paint in the hieroglyphs.) Artifacts from both Deir el Medinah (the workers' village in the Valley of the Kings) and Amarna are featured, including some nice small artist's studies. Do read the signage on the ends of the cases so you know what you're looking at. The Amarna items are certainly worth a look (The tiles from Amarna are lovely, though small.) This museum also has a complete fishnet bead dress and two perfectly preserved linen sleeves, as well as a couple of partial shirts. This is fairly rare. There's also a pair of shoes and several sandals. The museum has one of the largest collections of Roman period mummy portraits (keep in mind that's maybe half a dozen). The museum boasts several "firsts" but good luck finding them; they're not really highlighted in any way. I mostly breezed past the pottery, but I did appreciate all the strings of beads; in the pottery room they have some reproduction necklaces and costumes for the kids to try on (I did too when no one was looking). Do check out the emergency staircase behind the "There's More!" sign - this includes a nice exhibit of funerary boat models. And yes, they have a couple of mummy cases and a "pot" burial (what it sounds like - a skeleton that was buried in a really large clay pot). Small gift shop (well, gift table) that sells books. Cash only.

St. Albans was once the city of Verulamiam. This Roman town was destroyed in AD61 and later…read morerebuilt to its former glory. After nearly 400 years as a major settlement, the town slowly declined when the Romans left in AD410. The Verulamiam Museum tells the story of this Roman town. Mosaics, video presentations, excavated artifacts and recreation of Roman rooms fill this little musuem. Wandering around the rooms I learned how the ancient town was built, how jewelry was made, how the inhabitants of the city made a living and also how their dead were buried. The museum boasts four skeletons, which really impressed me and my morbid love of skulls and bones. There is a small fee of £3.50 for entry to the museum. The rooms are small, but they are full of interesting facts. It's easy to become completely engrossed in another time for an hour or two. The museum is on the edge of a lovely park that is home to the Roman Theatre of Verulamium and also a Roman mosaic. There are ponds, a small church and a cute little cafe. If you find yourself in St. Albans, this is a must-see!

St Alban's is one of England's oldest towns. There has been a settlement here since the 1st Century…read moreBC, and in AD 43 the Romans chose the site for their city of Verulamium, which became the Capital of the Roman province of Brittania. This history is portayed in the Verulamium museum, located next to an attractive park ten minutes' walk from the Abbey. The museum itself is housed in a distinctive red-brick building, built in the Roman style. Inside, the history of the Romans in Britain is portrayed in a very accessible series of exhibits. Children are well-catered for, with video and touch screen installations, and hands-on discovery areas. More traditional finds include fine mosaics and frescoes - some of the best outside the Mediterranean - as well as rare armour, glassware, jewellery and more everyday items.

Well, lawks. We visited the Chiltern Open Air Museum last April and, as I assume it's still there,…read moreit's about time this review got finished. So here goes. Bottom line: This is a great place for kids and families, or simply for a stroll around the many buildings very interesting buildings that are reconstructed here. The museum takes old buildings of all sorts -- agricultural, industrial, pre-war, post-war, etc. -- and rebuilds them on this one site. Walking through the streets is like stepping back in time, as you pass a toll house to find a dairy farm and then, around the corner, a prefabricated war-era bungalow with an air force hut (replete with gas mask and war-time air navigation maps!). There are activities for kids of all ages, various little stalls selling home-made this-and-that, and a (slightly pricey) little cafe for tea, cakes, and sandwiches. Highlights for us included the prefab house (with outdoor bomb shelter), toll house (where the kids learned how to knit), and the lambs and shire horse ponies. This is a gem of a museum where families can wile away a few hours in the sunshine. Certainly worth visiting if you're in the area.

A great way to spend a few hours!…read more The museum has got a strange collection of buildings that have been 'collected' from the Chiltern area. There isn't really any theme to the museum other than that - the buildings date from all kind of eras. I'm not sure of the exact amount, but I'd guess there where about 20 buildings, including farm buildings, a school house, a toilet block and a church. The museum has got a small cafe if you need to get some warming soup or a cup of tea, and gift shop selling the usual souvineers (and, rather bizarrely, a Robocop postcard) One warning - as it says on the tin - the museum is 'open air' so if you go on a cold or windy day make sure you are well wrapped up!

Absolutely loved this museum. As a mass consumer myself, I really appreciated learning about the…read moredevelopment of brands throughout time. FOr instance, the first products were made to celebrate events such as the crowning of a Queen whereas now, there's strong brand associations with the products that are made. Also, they have a lot of childhood nostalgia items that anyone will appreciate, like groovy chick? I hadn't thought about that brand for a long long time before my visit! I also appreciate how easy the museum is to walk through. The exhibit is organized based on a timeline, also its a straight path so you'll definitely be able to see everything you want to. It's also kind of funny to see at the end of the exhibit there's just a giant case full of Frozen items. Definitely, a must-see when in London. Highly recommend it as the consumers that we have grown into today.

It's educational, fascinating, and very fun…read more Fans of print media, culture, and people that don't want to miss a beat will enjoy the history on display.

The Household Cavalry Museum is a living Museum in the heart of Horse Guards, Whitehall, London…read more It celebrates the history & accomplishments of The Household Cavalry offering a unique 'behind the scenes' look at the work that goes into the ceremonial & armoured reconnaissance role of HM The King's Mounted Bodyguard. If you have visited London, you are probably familiar with the sight of two mounted troopers in Whitehall. Take a walk between the horses and under the arch into Horse Guards Parade and you will find this small but perfectly formed museum in the corner of the parade ground. The Museum is situated in Horse Guards, the heart of ceremonial London, with access off Horse Guards Parade. It is within very easy walking distance of Trafalgar Square, Parliament Square & Downing Street, St James's Park & Buckingham Palace & the Embankment piers

Might round up to 3 stars if I was feeling overly generous, but I can't. There were some…read moreinteresting facts to be learned, but this museum was TINY. Like, super TINY. I kept thinking I was missing the rest of the museum. Definitely not worth £10. Maybe £5, if I'm feeling generous. Recommend a hard pass. There are so many fabulous museums in London, and this was not one. The Imperial War Museum is right around the corner. Much more worth a stop!! Go there!

I have been waiting years to visit the Royal Air Force Museum and it was every bit as exciting as…read morethe anticipation leading up to our visit to London. I planned to stay there for most of the day and I ended up taking upwards of 500 photos of every aircraft, gun, missile & bomb in the 6 buildings covering the history of the RAF from WWI to modern day. As you enter the grounds, you are greeted by the gate guardian, a Supermarine Spitfire of WWII fame. Starting off at Building H1 are many Cold War and modern weapons, aircraft, history and technology, all the way up to the mock-up of the Lockheed F-35 Lightning II strike/fighter currently serving with the RAF and RN on HMS Queen Elizabeth II and HMS Prince of Wales. You will notice that many of the aircraft are accompanied by life-sized cutout pictures of the pilots that flew them and their stories, giving the machines a personal effect. Buildings H4, H5, H6 house many of the larger historical planes from WWII multi-engined propeller driven bombers to 21st century supersonic interceptors. Both British and American aircraft are seen here from the close allied relations between the USA and UK over the last century. You will also see rare aircraft taken as war trophies from Germany and Japan. Most have been meticulously returned close to their original condition with some still undergoing restoration. One artifact of note is a Handley Page Halifax, a 4-engine heavy bomber from WWII that was shot down after a raid on the German battleship Tirpitz in 1942 and recovered with most of its parts from a Norwegian lake in 1971. The Hendon Kitchen between buildings H2 & H6 is a great place to take a break, rest your feet and grab a bite to eat. I was surprised by the quality of the food and is way better than the hamburger, hot dogs & chicken fingers at museums in the United States. For lunch, I got the Spitfire Wings with Roasted Vegetables and it was excellent. It was served on a porcelain plate with real silverware and I was suitably impressed. Don't forget to visit the gift shop on the way out and make a supporting donation to the museum to keep it free for all to enjoy.

Amazing. It was a lot of fun. I enjoyed it. They have a wide selection of planes…read more 10/10 recommended to go But. The VR flight sim cost a lot of money and only for a short time you can play