There are many museums in London. Some of them are rare and unique. The British museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern and Victoria and Albert museum are among 10 most visited museums in the world.
The British Museum is a public institution dedicated to human history, art and culture. Established in 1753, it was the first public national museum in the world.
The Victoria and Albert Museum is the world's largest museum of applied and decorative arts and design, as well as sculpture.
Tate Britain is an art museum, opened in 1897. It houses a large collection of the art of the United Kingdom since Tudor times.
The Courtauld Gallery is an art museum in Somerset House. It houses the art collection of the Courtauld Institute of Art.
Apsley House is a museum and art gallery, exhibiting the Wellington Collection, a large collection of paintings, other artworks and memorabilia of the career of the 1st Duke.
The Leighton House Museum was the London home of painter Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton.