The 15 Best Museum Visits in England

1.Tower of London and Crown Jewels Exhibition Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,677 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $49Our pick

Enter the Tower of London, join a Yeoman Warder tour, and see the Crown Jewels, White Tower, Bloody Tower, Traitors’ Gate, ravens, and Medieval Palace. Plan on 3 to 5 hours, with tours starting roughly every 30 minutes. The walk includes stairs and Crown Jewels queues may apply.

“First, the link to get the ticket was broken. I had to call customer support and get a ticket sent as PDF. Then, there is no tour it is just an entry ticket. While the booking states that it includes a Yeoman Warders tour, there was no tour to be found. The only thing the Yeoman Warders were doing was taking selfies with people. Would not recommend at all.”

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2.Chelsea FC Stadium Tours and Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,908 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44Top rated

Walk behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge with a Chelsea FC guide, visiting the dressing rooms, press room, tunnel, dug-outs, stands, and museum. Expect a roughly 60-minute tour, exclusive video and 360-degree footage, stairs, and time for photos.

“40ish people per group tour the facility with a great guide that works at Chelsea FC. Probably could have booked directly with the club too. Worth it either way!”

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3.Official tickets: Moco Modern & Contemporary Art Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,157 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Spend about 90 minutes at Moco Museum London with a mobile ticket and explore modern and contemporary works by Warhol, Basquiat, Kusama, Banksy, KAWS, Robbie Williams, and others. A free audio guide, museum guide, and lockers make the visit easy to manage.

“When we went, they had fantastic displays from Marina Abramovic, Banksy, Kawa, and a really interesting exhibit by Robbie Williams. Enjoyed the flow of the displays and the thoughtful curation. I would recommend it to anyone.”

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4.British Museum London Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 984 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Meet your guide at the British Museum for a 2.5-hour tour capped at eight people. You’ll see major treasures such as the Rosetta Stone, Mummy of Katebet, Lewis Chessmen, Parthenon sculptures, and Assyrian lion-hunt reliefs, with time for questions and historical context.

“Stephanie was very knowledgeable and had tremendous insight throughout the tour. She also sent materials as a follow up.”

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5.The British Museum London – Exclusive Guided Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 555 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Explore the British Museum with a guide such as Becky, Jake, Ivo, or Sacha, focusing on headline objects including the Rosetta Stone, Katebet’s mummy, Lewis Chessmen, Assyrian reliefs, and Samurai armor. Choose a private tour or a lower-cost semi-private option, with no temporary exhibitions included.

“It was excellent but be prepared that 2.5 hours is a long tour and we did it in the afternoon so we were pretty tired by the end.”

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6.British Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 470 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18Best value

This two-hour English tour takes you through the British Museum’s major galleries, from Egyptian mummies and the Rosetta Stone to Greek and Roman antiquities and the Parthenon sculptures. Guides such as Paul, Joseph, Denise, and Christina have led engaging visits, but meeting-point instructions need close attention.

“Our guide Paul communicated clearly when and where to meet. It was so easy to get in. He was super knowledgeable and he led us around to see all the top artifacts in the museum before it got too crowded. He gave the perfect amount of context and background. This was the best way to see the museum and I have recommended it to family and friends.”

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7.The Postal Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 347 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Explore The Postal Museum’s interactive exhibitions, from early stamps to pneumatic tubes, then ride Mail Rail through London’s former underground delivery tunnels. Choose a timed entry, add an audio guide, and allow up to two and a half hours. The route is family-friendly, but the train is dark, loud, and snug.

“Really enjoyed the visit to the postal museum. Really interesting and a bit sad how the governments has run the service down. The mail rail was great fun would recommend for all ages.”

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8.Skip the Line: Liverpool Beatles Museum – The perfect tribute to the Beatles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 321 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Visit Liverpool Beatles Museum on Mathew Street, just a few doors from the Cavern Club. Your mobile ticket covers five floors of guitars, drums, letters, film props, gold discs, tour items, and Beatles history. Allow one to two hours, and consider the optional audio guide for added detail.

“Disappointed that most of the display items did not belong to the Beatles but the first drummer for the Beatles”

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9.London Transport Museum One Day Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 315 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $33

Visit the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden with a timed mobile admission ticket. See restored buses, trams, taxis, and early Underground trains, follow London’s transport story, and let children play conductor, driver, or mechanic in the All Aboard zone.

“Great museum and perfect for children. So many activites for kids and very interactive. We loved the transport you could get on/the soft play and the gift shop.”

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10.British Motor Museum Entry Ticket in Gaydon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $24

Visit the British Motor Museum in Gaydon at your own pace, usually allowing 2 to 4 hours. See classic British cars, prototypes, film vehicles, Jaguars, and changing displays, with helpful staff, free parking, an onsite café, and mobile entry.

“A great place to go with the family! We found it to be spacious, warm and educational. The staff were friendly and super helpful ,as well as very knowledgeable about the vehicles. Definitely worth the trip!”

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11.Museum of Brands Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $19

Use your mobile ticket to enter London’s Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising. Set your own pace among more than 12,000 items, from Victorian-era products to modern favourites. Plan for about an hour, or longer if you enjoy reading labels and revisiting memories.

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12.Skip-the-Line in The National Museum of Popular Music Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 205 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $26

Enter Liverpool’s British Music Experience with a mobile ticket and explore eight zones covering 70 years of British music. See handwritten lyrics, costumes, instruments, films, and memorabilia from the Beatles to Adele, then try guitars, drums, singing booths, and dance challenges at your own pace.

“I was truly surprised about the instruments we could play, Boy George hologram and a lot of memorabilia.”

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13.Private Guided Tour of the British Museum – Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet your private English-speaking guide near the British Museum’s Montague Place entrance for a focused two-hour visit. Guides such as Damiano, Paul, and Joe lead you to major treasures, explain their wider meaning, answer questions, and adjust the pace for families or older relatives.

“Damiano was great!!! He was so personable and knowledgeable. He made our tour both educational and fun -Great sense of humor while being very informative. We would give his tour 5 stars !!”

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14.British Museum Guided Tour with Priority Timeslots(Small Group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Join a guide such as Daniel, James, Joey, or Tara for a fast-moving two-hour tour of the British Museum’s essential sights. Priority timeslot entry, a group capped at 15, and an optional headset help you follow the stories behind the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, Parthenon sculptures, and other major treasures.

“The British museum has so many exhibits that it’s easy to be overwhelmed. We took this tour because we only had this time for the museum and we wanted to see the highlight exhibits. Tony gave a very informative tour, showed us things we missed in ann initial visit and even recommended some other areas to see after the tour was over.”

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15.National Gallery of London Museum Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Meet your guide at the Sainsbury Wing in Trafalgar Square for a 2.5-hour tour of the National Gallery’s greatest paintings. Expect Van Gogh, Monet, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Botticelli, and da Vinci, with guides such as Stephanie, Becky, Jake, Luis, and Matilda explaining the art in clear, lively terms.

“Exceptional semi-private tour with Alex. Passionate, knowledgeable, and overall joyful when going over works of fine art. Better than expected.”

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