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A complete guide to the best free museums in London and secret art spots from the Ragged School Museum in East London to the Horniman Museum!

Visiting London has always been, at least for me, a way to broaden my knowledge of the past, by walking around historic neighborhoods like Smithfield or Spitalfields rather than simply shopping on Oxford Street.

Not that there’s anything wrong with popping by Central London shops every now and again – they indeed have everything we might ever wish for.

But when it comes to knowledge, to learning about how the city came to be what we know today, there’s one thing I would recommend, and it’s visiting London’s secret and free museums.

14 Free Museums in London and Secret Art Spots To Visit

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In this new Curious Traveler guide, I will share with you some of the best hidden gems in London, with places you might never have seen on other bucket lists.

At the end of the guide, you will find some more famous London museums, like the gorgeous Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum.

But beyond that, to help you learn more about beautiful London neighborhoods, their story, and give you insights about life in general, here are the best free museums I love to visit every now and then!

Best Free Museums in London: Horniman Museum & Gardens

First up, we’ll start with the striking Horniman Museum in Forest Hill, South London, which also offers one of the most secret gardens in London.

Renowned for its diverse collections of taxidermy, anthropology, its musical instruments and even an aquarium, the Horniman Museum offers more than you would expect, especially in terms of free museums.

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If you’re planning a romantic date in London, the gardens with their pergola are a great place to hang out for a bit, and just as good if you’re looking for reading and writing spots.

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The 1901-established museum is also particularly gorgeous when it comes to its architecture, and once you are done visiting, here are two other places nearby you would do well to discover:

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Most Secret Museums in London: Ragged School Museum, Tower Hamlets

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While I lived in Mile End and Bethnal Green for over a year, I only visited the Ragged School Museum for the first time a few months ago – and was so happy I did.

Located in the heart of Tower Hamlets, one of the most famous East London neighborhoods, the Ragged School Museum is an especially interesting place to visit to learn about Victorian-era London.

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Housed in a restored Victorian school building, the Ragged School Museum transports us back to the 19th century and the impoverished population of Mile End at that time, who used to send their children to this very school.

There, children not only learned the usual calculus and grammar basics, but also saw their living conditions improve ever so slightly, as ragged schools focused on both education and social reforms.

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Free Museums in London: St Bride’s Church and Crypt Museum

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One of the most secret churches in the City of London, St Bride’s Church is also one of my personal favorite as it offers a small, and completely free museum in the basement.

Also known as the Journalists’ Church, St Bride’s Church dates back over 1,000 years, and witnessed some of London’s most significant events, from the Great Fire of London in 1666 to the WWII Blitz.

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The crypt museum lies under St Bride’s Church.

There, you can discover Roman ruins, remnants of Saxon and medieval pavements, and even learn about the church’s role in the development of the printing and publishing industry.

Let’s not forget we’re right in the heart of the historical Fleet Street here, where you will see reminders of the area’s journalistic past almost everywhere you turn your head…

And St Bride’s Church is no exception.

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For those of us who love finding new, secret church gardens in London, that’s also the spot you’ll be able to spend some time, on a bench, away from bustling Fleet Street…

St Bride’s Church, as much in terms of free museums as history and nature, seemingly has it all.

If you’d like to keep going with that soothing vibe, while discovering other historical sites, why not pop by one of London’s church cafes?

Quite secret, they offer both views and freshness with strong coffee and delicious pastries.

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Best Free Museums in London: Museum of the Home, Hoxton

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Close to the Shoreditch neighborhood, the Museum of the Home is another one of the best free museums in London, and one I can’t stop raving about.

As soon as you pass the threshold, you are given insight on the historic of domestic English life from the 17th century, with period rooms arranged as they were from the 17th to the 20th century.

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The museum’s exhibitions span centuries of Londoners’ lives, and you’ll find there Victorian parlors and modern living rooms, along with plenty of vintage artifacts.

Given that the Museum of the Home is completely free, if you find yourself in the East London area, it would really be a shame not to visit, especially because it’s as fascinating to visit solo as with friends or kids.

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When you’re done visiting, here are a few options to eat or to keep visiting the East End:

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Best Free Museums in London: Wallace Collection, Central London

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If you’re the kind of person who loves finding new, opulent interiors and gorgeous decor, the Wallace Collection is the place for you.

The fact that it’s located in Central London and completely free makes it a must-visit.

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Founded by Sir Richard Wallace in the 19th century, the Wallace Collection offers rooms upon rooms of various colors, of the kind that remind me strongly of the Museo Napoleonico, one of Rome’s best museums.

In this gorgeous building, you will find paintings, ceramics, rooms filled with armor and weapons, and even a coffee shop in which to have a snack or a full-on afternoon tea.

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Titian, Rembrandt and Velázquez are only a few of the most renowned artists whose masterpieces you’ll find at the Wallace Collection.

And once you’re done? Here are a few options to keep discovering London:

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Free Museums in London: V&A Museum of Childhood, Bethnal Green

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Located a few minutes on foot from the Bethnal Green station on the Central Line, the V&A Museum of Childhood is one of my personal favorite free museums to visit as soon as I get the chance, if only to admire the dollhouses.

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In addition to the rows-upon-rows of dollhouses, all so detailed they look straight out of a dream, the V&A Museum of Childhood explores childhood through the eras, and thus, offers an extensive collection of toys, games, and even design artifacts.

This is the perfect place to visit in London with kids, but I would say that even if you’re traveling to London for the first time, alone, it’s still a cool place to check out if you’re on a budget.

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Artists, you will also find at the V&A Museum of Childhood various costumes that might help you out if you’re looking for inspiration off the beaten path – really one of East London’s hidden gems!

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Best Free Museums in London: Sir John Soane’s Museum, Lincoln’s Inn Fields

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In Lincoln’s Inn Fields, in the Holborn neighborhood, one of my favorites when I want to feel like I’m being taken back in time, the Sir John Soane’s Museum is still a hidden gem, and one to visit absolutely when in London.

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The best part about the Sir John Soane’s Museum could be that it’s a completely free museum, but if an entry fee was to be established, I would still visit as soon as I get the chance.

We’re close to Bloomsbury, Covent Garden and the Barbican neighborhood here, in a very central place you’ll have no issue reaching.

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And there, in the former home of renowned architect Sir John Soane, you will find Old Master paintings, Egyptian artifacts, gorgeous rooms similar to those at the Wallace Collection… and so much more.

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Most Secret Museums in London: Temple Church Museum

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While entering Temple Church, in the the Temple neighborhood, currently costs 5 pounds, the museum located in one corner of the church is indeed free.

It’s a simple wall on which are plastered boards with information about the Knights Templar and London’s evolution, from its medieval era to the Charter.

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Built by the Knights Templar in the 12th century, Temple Church is one of the places you should have on your bucket list if you’re planning a bookish itinerary in London – it was indeed mentioned in more novels than one, including the Da Vinci Code.

Even if you’re only looking for completely free things to do in London, I can’t recommend a visit to the Temple Church museum enough.

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The church in itself, with its round nave, high vaulted ceilings, and all the secret courtyards around it (namely, Pump Court and Hare Court!) are definitely worth a look – free or not!

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Free Museums in London: The Charterhouse Museum

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The Charterhouse is one of London’s medieval sites, and if few people known of it, even fewer known that there are both a chapel and a free museum inside.

Founded in the 14th century, the Charterhouse served as an almshouse, as well as a Tudor mansion and a school – today, there are still people living in one part of the building.

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In the small museum, you will be able to see relics, as well as learn about the evolution of the Charterhouse, which is nothing but exciting – a historical site with so many angles to admire you won’t even know where to start.

We’re here in the heart of one of London’s oldest neighborhoods, Smithfield – one you shouldn’t miss for the world.

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Smithfield indeed offers beautiful architecture, in addition to feeling like you’re walking in a secluded village when you’re visiting it.

The Charterhouse Museum, located at the end of the picturesque Charterhouse Street, is one such gorgeous place, and perfect for history and architecture lovers.

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Best Free Museums in London: Victoria and Albert Museum

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One of London’s most famous free museums, the Victoria & Albert Museum in South Kensington is one I love to visit from time to time, if only for its gorgeous fashion collection, which spans centuries.

Decorative arts, ceramics, Japanese or Islamic arts – you can literally make any art lover happy when taking then to the V&A Museum.

And that’s not all – there’s also one of London’s best museum shops in there, as well as a very instagrammable coffee shop, filled with columns and sculptures.

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The V&A is a great place for a romantic date, but if you’re looking for a place to learn about the world’s history and arts, this is also one of my favorite places to visit solo.

Then, once you’re done, you have quite a few options nearby:

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Free Museums in London: Natural History Museum

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The Natural History Museum is just as famous in terms of free museums as the V&A Museum.

This one, also located in South Kensington, West London, is a world-renowned museum when it comes to the study of life on Earth.

From prehistoric creatures to gemstones, minerals and fossils, any history lover will find themselves at ease at the Natural History Museum.

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The Diplodocus skeleton in the Central Hall is one you might have seen at some point on Pinterest or Instagram, and a sight you can’t miss if you want to be blown away.

Then, if you’d like to visit the third of the most famous London museums, pop by the Science Museum as well – it’s located only a few seconds away, and just as fascinating.

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Secret and Free Museums in London: Crystal Palace Museum

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The Crystal Palace Museum is probably one of the most secret free museums in London, and it’s easy to understand why.

Aside from checking out the Crystal Palace Park dinosaurs, not many tourists really venture in the area.

It’s such a shame, too, as the Crystal Palace neighborhood is filled with unique shops, cute floral cafes and other vintage markets.

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The Crystal Palace Museum is also one of the smallest museums in London, and celebrates the history and legacy of the Crystal Palace, the centerpiece of the Great Exhibition of 1851.

We’re going back centuries here, and while the Crystal Palace was destroyed by fire in 1936, you can still enjoy an almost similar sight at the Horniman Museum, just outside of the museum: the building which houses a coffee shop is a strong reminder of the original palace’s architecture.

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Best Free Museums in London: Guildhall Art Gallery and Roman Ruins

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In the heart of the City of London, the Guildhall Art Gallery is a strong component of London’s history.

There, you won’t only find masterpieces and reminders of medieval London, but also of the Great Fire of London of 1666, as well as Roman ruins.

The Guildhall Art Gallery in itself is one of London’s most beautiful buildings, which vaults and ornate windows – a sight you cannot miss.

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At street level, several rooms house gorgeous paintings in classical styles, as well as a few sculptures here and there – and the stairs inside the Guildhall Art Gallery are another highlight I recommend you admire.

Downstairs, you will come across impressive remnants of Roman walls and archeological finds, of the kind that whoever looking for Roman ruins in London would love.

Just an all-into-one place, located not too far from the St Dunstan in the East church ruins and other really beautiful places to visit in the City of London neighborhood!

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Free Museums in London: St Bartholomew the Great Church Exhibitions

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The St Bartholomew the Great church, in the Smithfield neighborhood, was founded in 1123, making it one of the oldest churches in London.

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It is also a gorgeous place to come and reflect on life, especially since the secret church garden is empty most of the time.

The medieval church is not a museum per se, and yet, I thought I would include it in this guide as there are often exhibitions going on there.

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By exhibition, I mean that you will find, all around the nave, several art pieces, especially sculptures – Damien Hurst’s Exquisite Pain (first two pictures) is my favorite, and one to see as soon as you get the chance.

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14 Free Museums in London and Secret Art Spots To Visit

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There you have them, all the free museums in London to visit as soon as you get the chance!

Hopefully, whether you’re interested in architecture, London’s history or paintings, you’ll have found everything you need here to complete your bucket list.

If you’re interested in going off the beaten path, you’ll find lots of other hidden gems in the following places as well: