Museums
Brunel Museum
Displays on the construction of the Thames Tunnel and other projects by Marc and Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
The Clink Prison Museum
Built by the Bishops of Winchester to keep control of medieval Bankside, the Clink prison was destroyed in 1780. The exhibition occupies the site and tells its
The Cuming Museum
The Cuming Museum houses one of London's finest local collections. It includes objects illustrating Southwark's history from the Romans to the present day, as well as others from around the world.
Design Museum
The Design Museum is dedicated to contemporary design. Set in a beautifully converted 1930s warehouse, the permanent collection is devoted to design for mass production.
The Fashion and Textile Museum
Founded by fashion designer Zandra Rhodes, the Fashion and Textile Museum opened in 2003, and is the UK's first museum dedicated to contemporary fashion and textiles.
Golden Hinde
The Golden Hinde is a full size reconstruction of Sir Francis Drake's famous ship. It is a unique opportunity to look at life on board a 16th century ship, which was once home to 60 people!
HMS Belfast
HMS Belfast is the last remaining big gun cruiser and has been preserved as a floating museum.
Imperial War Museum London
The Imperial War Museum examines the role of Britain and the Commonwealth in conflicts since 1914.
London Fire Brigade Museum
Old fire-fighting appliances and the history of fire-fighting from 1666 arouse the visitor's admiration for the courage and sheer organisational skills of fire-fighters past and present.
The Pumphouse Education Museum
The Pumphouse Museum collection reflects the work of the dockyards and wharfs. The wharfs and associated industries were an important part of Rotherhithe's economy.
Old Operating Theatre and Herb Garrett
This museum has many exhibits illustrating the history of medicine at St Thomas' and Guy's hospitals, two of London's pioneering hospitals.
Tower Bridge Exhibition
The Tower Bridge Exhibition introduces you to the colourful history and construction of one of London's most famous landmarks.
Winston Churchill's Britain at War Experience
Amazing special effects including sound and smells recreate the atmosphere of wartime Britain and the Blitz.
