Suggestions for Museum near Caledonian, London

Elliott B. • August 26, 2015Nice small museum about London's canal history. Basin at back. You can book trips from here on a narrowboat. Short walk from King's Cross Station.

Morgan D. • October 27, 2017Incredible collection of historical books & documents that will leave you speechless.

Shannon • January 22, 2011Cafe has best food. Good place for quiet lunch of yummy Italian favourites.

Anthony J. • February 15, 2024Surprisingly interesting museum, and recommend doing the tunnel tour first.

Tara S. • January 22, 2017Free, interesting items, really fun to browse through. Reading room and cafe amazing too!

daniel • November 28, 2013They offer gluten free cakes at their cafe in the back of the house.

Nick J. • March 15, 2015Rented out the whole place for a work social. So much fun. A great venue!

Marie S. • October 14, 2014Free entry. This lovely little museum lives off donations! For a small sum, you can sponsor an exhibit and they will put your name next to it. They also invite you to various events for members.

Galal G. • June 8, 2017An amazing collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts..absolutely packed! Free & strongly recommended to visit..

Derrick L. • November 14, 2015Fantastic place to spend a day. So much on display and so much to learn. Can get pretty crowded thou.

Ahmet D. • October 15, 2023Lovely old school art

Justin • October 17, 2015Absolutely incredible, one of London's hidden jewels! Highly recommended!

Chris S. • April 3, 2011The chap at the museum entrance is very friendly and extremely knowledgeable - strike up a conversation with him and soak up some Arsenal history

Bess • May 26, 2012Eat in the Coram Cafe right next store--the food is amazing!

Carl G. • June 20, 2016Excellent art exhibitions. The Japanese roof garden is delightful.

Nat G. • April 11, 2011Lots of pickled dissected things and surgical instruments; not for the faint-hearted but fantastic for fans of the macabre and unusual!

Ivan D. • November 9, 2010This is a great tucked away museum that offers a real insight on London. especially Hugh Mydlleton and his waterways

David M. • April 13, 2010Fantastic museum! Just re-opened after a £10 million re-development. Especially good for kids with lots of interactive features. Focus on the immigrant experiance makes it relevant for all Londoners!

Cheyenne Y. • February 7, 2018Beautiful building, free tour was amazing, definitely worth a visit.

Feliza O. • January 23, 2015Wonderful place to know more about Dr Johnson. The staff there are all volunteers and the entrance Fees are used to manage the place.

Martyn H. • September 7, 2022A much needed museum for London and all queer people, thanks ⭐️🥰⭐️🥰⭐️🏳️‍🌈

Museum of Happiness • December 4, 2017We're run by a small team so don't currently open around the clock! You can pre-book events and activities through our website :)

Sam D. • December 8, 2010Really nice newly opened museum in medieval buildings. A little hidden gem in the heart of Clerkenwell.

Ann G. • August 24, 2011Well worth doing the tour here (open weekdays) for a proper bit of unseen London. The decor is amazing and the history fascinating.

Free in London • April 17, 2012the best museum for the history of London. A must see

Jacques • May 13, 2015The wax model of Jeremy Bentham.(founder of UCL) is sitting in a glass-fronted cabinet. His head is a wax replica but his real head is held by the university and has been cared for by UCL since 1850