The best museums in London beyond the big names

Look past the big hitters to find London’s lesser-known museums packed with quirky, fascinating and free-to-visit exhibitions.

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00:00London's museums are among the most visited in the world, offering something for everyone,

00:06and many of them are free. The British Museum, Natural History Museum and Science Museum are

00:12iconic institutions visited by millions each year. The Young V&A in Bethnal Green, last year's

00:17Museum of the Year winner, is a brilliant space for families. The V&A, Tate Modern and National

00:22Gallery bring the best of world art to the capital. Smaller gems like Sir John Soane's Museum and the

00:28Museum of the Home offer intimate experiences. The city's museums are getting a major boost,

00:34with the British Museum and National Gallery among those receiving extra government funding.

00:39You'll also find niche wonders like the Cartoon Museum, the Clink Prison Museum and the Old Operating

00:45Theatre. Whatever your interest, London has a museum for it. They are central to the city's cultural

00:51life and a perfect rainy day activity. With over 200 museums, it would take years to see them all,

00:56but each visit is worth it.