Museums in LondonThis site is a review of just some of the most famous museums in London. For a country so steeped in history, its perhaps not surprising that London has such a vast number of collections of artifacts covering many categories from many countries around the world. Here's a little information you should know before you go off exploring London's collections. A display normally houses a core collection of important selected objects in its field. The objects are formally acquired by being registered in the museum's collection with an artifact number and details recorded about their source or history. The persons in charge of the collection and of the exhibits are known as curators. Museum curators acquire, organize and oversee collections of art and valuable historical items. The competition for jobs in this field is tremendous, as there are more experienced applicants than there are position I should think. There are over 240 museums in London, England. The government publishes visitor figures for its own establishments. Incidentally, the majority of government-funded museums stopped charging admission fees in 2001 and, although this was challenged in 2007, the house Bill didn't pass, so nothing changed and most museums remain free. Following the removal of admission charges the attendances at London museums increased to 42 million annual visitors.  Bethnal Green of Childhood aims to encourage everyone to explore the themes of childhood past and present and develop an appreciation of creative design through our inspirational collections and programmes. It is part of the V&A family of building and houses the national childhood collection. The galleries are designed to show the collections in a way which is accessible to adults and children of all ages.  British collection of seven million objects representing the rich history of human cultures mirrors the city of London's global variety. Here as nowhere else can humanity begin to understand its interconnectedness. As the country’s first national display, the British Museum belongs to all of the UK. The gallery strives to be a national museum for the whole nation, lending objects and sharing expertise across the country, to make a reality of universal cultural entitlement.  Design CollectionIf eyeglasses have been transformed from medical necessity to fashion accessory, why shouldn't design sensibilities be applied equally to hearing aids, prosthetic limbs, braille signs and communication aids? The world’s most interesting and forward looking designs are recognised in the Brit Insurance Design Awards by industry experts spanning seven categories: architecture, fashion, furniture, graphics, interactive, product and transport. See the 91 shortlisted designs in the Brit Insurance Designs of the Year exhibition.Dicken's House in London is the world's most important collection of material relating to the great Victorian novelist and social commentator. The only surviving London home of Dickens (from 1837 until 1839) was opened as a Museum in 1925 and is still welcoming visitors from all over the world in an authentic and inspiring surrounding. On four floors, visitors can see paintings, rare editions, manuscripts, original furniture and many items relating to the life of one of the most popular and beloved personalities of the Victorian age. London Transport Imagine the time and effort involved in moving home - then magnify that a few hundred times. This will give an idea of what an enormous task the creation of the new display in a Grade II-listed building has been. In revealing the history of transport in London, they we will also be telling the fascinating stories of the lives of Londoners and the evelopment of the Capital over the last 200 years. Apsley House which has the prestigious address of No.1 London, is one of the finest residences in the city. Home to the Duke of Wellington, it was designed by Robert Adam and built between 1771 and 1778. Wellington's military success brought him many impressive gifts from across Europe received from grateful kings and emperors. Napoleon would have turned in his grave to know that the nude he commissioned of himself, and hated, now stands at the bottom of the staircase. Docklands Gallery From Roman settlement to Docklands’ regeneration, The Gallery at London Docklands reveals the long history of London as a port through stories of trade, migration and commerce. With archaeological finds, unusual objects, fascinating tours, films, and events, this is one of the capital’s real hidden gems. London Collection is one of the world’s largest urban history collections and cares for over two million objects in its collection. The lower galleries are currently undergoing major redevelopment work which will see spectacular new galleries opening in spring 2010 telling the story of modern London from 1666 to the present day. The main gallery also holds the largest archaeological archive in Europe of this wealth of information. The Natural History Museum has more than 300 scientists working at the facility and tackle a diverse range of global problems. Their research is organised around six major challenges covering such topics as biodiversity, evolution and the ecosystem. The gallery provides specialist information in many ways, one of which is through the online databases. Although this is not a full list of their research activities, the museum is continually adding research projects to their website. Royal Air Force was opened by Her Majesty the Queen in 1972 and is situated on the historic site of the London Aerodrome. It contains over 100 exciting displays of aircraft from around the world including some very early aircraft designs, war planes through to the latest modern day jets and military aircraft. Science was founded in 1857 with objects shown at the Great Exhibition held in the Crystal Palace. Today the facility is world renowned for its historic collections, awe-inspiring galleries and inspirational exhibitions. The Science Gallery as an institution has been in existence for about a century and a half. It has its origins in the Great Exhibition of 1851, held in Hyde Park in the huge glass building known as the Crystal Palace. Theater introduced the unique scale and range of performance genres collected by the Theatre and Performance Department. It features examples from drama, dance, opera, circus, puppetry, comedy, musical theatre, popular music and projected images. Victoria and Albert is to enable everyone to enjoy its collections and explore the cultures that created them; and to inspire thosewho shape contemporary design. All our efforts are focused upon a central purpose - the increased use of our displays, collections and expertise as resources for learning, creativity and enjoyment by audiences within and beyond the United Kingdom. Click Here to leave London Museums Review to Explore London
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