Victoria & Albert Museum
From the Toshiba Gallery of Japanese Art to the Medieval and Renaissance galleries covering European art and design from the years 300 to 1600, the world’s greatest collection of decorative arts spans the globe and cuts across millennia. In recent years the museum has drawn a diverse crowd thanks to its blockbuster exhibitions—subjects range from David Bowie to Alexander McQueen to shoes—which take on popular culture and fashion-focused subjects with a sharp and critical eye.
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Broadway Market
The borough of Hackney has become synonymous with a foodie scene, homegrown brands, and the hipster set.
Shakespeare’s Globe
See open-air productions, candle-lit performances, and private tours at this authentic oak-and-thatch replica of an Elizabethan theater.
Side Story
These bespoke tours and experiences led by expert London insiders avoid clichéd tourist traps.
Tower of London, Crown Jewels
Gain access to the regal Crown Jewels—without the crowds.
Sir John Soane’s Museum
This extensive Georgian house, choke full of gorgeous furniture, architecture, and design, pays homage to the legendary Grand Tour.
Chelsea Physic Garden
Dating back to 1673, this world-renowned home to botany offers intriguing walks, talks, and workshops led by local and visiting experts.
Tate Modern
Britain's major contemporary art museum got even better with the addition of a ten-story extension, opened June 2016.
Newport Street Gallery
Situated in a cultural backwater parallel to a raised train track, this two-story private gallery is an architectural feat in itself.
Royal Opera House
Home to the Royal Ballet, culture here is of the highest caliber.