Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Cost and Hours:
Free, generally Mon-Fri 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-16:30 depending on
caseload, last entry at 12:30 and 15:45 but often closes an hour or so earlier, closed Sat-
Sun, fewer cases in Aug; no kids under 14; no bags, mobile phones, cameras, iPods, or
food, but small purses OK; you can check bags at the Capable Travel agency just down the
street at Old Bailey 4—
£
5/bag,
£
1 per phone or camera; 2 blocks northwest of St. Paul's
on Old Bailey Street, follow signs to public entrance, Tube: St. Paul's, tel. 020/7248-3277
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Museum of London
This museum tells the fascinating story of London, taking you on a walk from its pre-
Roman beginnings to the present. It features London's distinguished citizens through his-
tory—from Neanderthals, to Romans, to Elizabethans, to Victorians, to Mods, to today.
The displays are chronological, spacious, and informative without being overwhelming.
Scale models and costumes help you visualize everyday life in the city at different periods.
There are enough whiz-bang multimedia displays (including the Plague and the Great Fire)
to spice up otherwise humdrum artifacts. This regular stop for the local school kids gives
the best overview of London history in town.
Cost and Hours:
Free, daily 10:00-18:00, galleries shut down 30 minutes before
closing, see the day's events board for special talks and tours, café,
£
1 lockers, 150 Lon-
don Wall at Aldersgate Street, Tube: Barbican or St. Paul's plus a five-minute walk, tel.
020/7001-9844,
www.museumoflondon.org.uk
.
London for Early Birds and Night Owls
Most sightseeing in London is restricted to the hours between 10:00 and 18:00. Here
are a few exceptions:
Sights Open Early
Westminster Cathedral:
Daily at 7:00
St. Paul's Cathedral:
Mon-Sat at 8:30
Shakespeare's Globe:
Daily at 9:00
Madame Tussauds Waxworks:
Daily at 9:00 or 9:30
Tower of London:
Tue-Sat at 9:00
Churchill War Rooms:
Daily at 9:30
Kew Gardens:
Daily at 9:30
