Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology

The Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, located in the vibrant Bloomsbury district of London, is one of the city’s hidden gems and offers one of the most impressive collections of Egyptian and Sudanese artifacts outside of Egypt. Founded in 1892 as an educational resource for the Department of Egyptian Archaeology and Philology at University College […]

Grant Zoology Museum

The Grant Museum of Zoology, located in Bloomsbury, London, is one of the oldest natural history collections in the UK and the only university zoology museum remaining in the city. Founded in 1827 by Robert Edmond Grant, the museum was established as a teaching collection for University College London (UCL) to support the teaching of […]

Comedy Museum

The Comedy Museum, located in the crypt of St George’s Church in Bloomsbury, London, is a fascinating and unique destination dedicated to celebrating the history and art of comedy. Founded by the director of Leicester Square Theatre, Martin Witts, the museum opened its doors on April 1, 2014, a date chosen to coincide with April […]

Foundlings Museum

The Foundling Museum in London, located in Brunswick Square, tells the story of the Foundling Hospital, the UK’s first children’s charity institution and London’s first public art gallery. Founded in 1739 by philanthropist Thomas Coram, the hospital was created to care for abandoned children. The museum, opened in 2004, is located on the site of […]

British Museum

The British Museum in London is one of the most famous and visited museums in the world, known for the vastness and diversity of its collections. Founded in 1753 thanks to the Act of Parliament, the museum opened its doors to the public in 1759. The initial collection was based on the extensive collection of […]