Visitors are blessed with a huge variety of free attractions in London. Here are the top 10 according to the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions
Discover extraordinary displays of the natural world, including dinosaurs, prehistoric fossils and taxidermy at the Natural History Museum © Shutterstock
The British Museum is the famous – and controversial – home of artefacts including the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies, among others © Shutterstock
This former power station in Bankside is now the Tate Modern gallery, containing a huge international modern art collection © Shutterstock
A neoclassical gem beside the River Thames, Somerset House is home to contemporary arts and cultural events © Unsplash.com
London’s Science Museum is interactive and fun for kids and grown-ups alike, boasting everything from rockets to steam engines © Science Museum Group
Incredible artefacts spanning more than 3,000 years, including art, sculpture and fashion, can be found at the Victoria and Albert Museum © Hufton + Crow
The Southbank Centre comprises many venues which host music, dance and arts events, as well as exhibitions at the Hayward Gallery © India Roper-Evans
See priceless European art including masterpieces by Botticelli, da Vinci, Titian and van Gogh at The National Gallery © National Gallery, London
The National Maritime Museum is the world’s largest maritime museum and home to treasures including Admiral Nelson’s Trafalgar Coat © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich
Venture out to leafy south London to find this treasure, dedicated to anthropology and natural wonders with stunning exhibitions year-round at the Horniman Museum and Gardens © Horniman Museum

