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A single day maneuvering through London's museums will prove tobe very enlightening and educational. With perhaps the world'shighest concentration of museums per square mile, the choicesare as varied as the tastes of the visitors. An itinerary of oneday, depending on energy levels, can prove to be absolutelypacked to the brim with not a moment to spare. This one-dayguide will provide the most interesting options for a packeditinerary, and for those who want a calmer day, pick and choosewhat sounds best for your energy and speed levels. As everyoneknows, London can be expensive; as not everyone knows, some ofLondon's best museums, like the British Museum, are free ofcharge. Thus, an itinerary is provided for those who want tospend the minimum of money seeing the maximum of London'sculture. On the other hand, some of the best museums, like theTower of London, are quite pricey. The London Pass can be aneconomical solution, giving free entry to countless Londonattractions for a set fee. Tourist-oriented museums, like MadameTussauds wax museum, are a category in themselves, perfect forthe day when the visitor seeks entertaining education ratherthan analytical thought in a museum visit. So, let this articlebe your guide through the best that London's museums have tooffer for minimal or free admission fees, through the benefitsof the London Pass, and through the attraction museums thatprovide fun and fast-lane learning. The museums in London whose permanent collections are free ofadmission are not too few in number, and will fill up your oneday of London travel. To start, the British Museum is one of theworld's best-known museums, showcasing one of the widestcollections of world cultural history. Some highlights are theRosetta stone; the first known image of Christ; Lindow Man,whose well-preserved 2000-year-old body was found in a bog; andthe Reading Room, where Lenin, among others, studied and wroteplans for his Revolution that would affect the whole world.After this contact with world heritage, promenade over to theNational Gallery on Trafalgar Square, where you can see art byEurope's best painters and sculptors. Nearby is the NationalPortrait Gallery, concentrating its collection on England's mostfamous citizens throughout the centuries. For a change of taste,follow up with the Tate, London's best modern art museum, withpaintings, photo exhibitions and installations. If you have timeat the end of the day, conclude with the Museum of London,informing its visitors about London's history and culture. Ifyou're interested in London, this museum is for you; and,presumably, you are interested in London if you've traveled allthe way to get here! When you think of the distance you've traveled to get toLondon, you may think it worth spending a few pounds while youare here. The one-day London Pass costs 27 pounds (it can


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bebought in combination with an Underground Travelcard for 32pounds), gives you free access to countless museums, castles,and other places of interest, saving you a good sum of money atthe end of the day. In this sample itinerary, you would save 30pounds: start off at Kensington Palace, former home of PrincessDiana, and enjoy the museum as well as the grounds and gardens.Next, St. Paul's Cathedral is a stunning architecturalachievement, offering stunning views of London from its cupola.Shakespeare's renovated Globe Theatre will have the bard charmyou "encore" with his wit as you learn more about him and histheater. In the afternoon, climb up Tower Bridge and learn aboutthe history and construction of this world famous bridge.Conclude the afternoon with a tour of the Tower of London, whichwill glitter your eyes with the Crown Jewels, and turn yourstomach with the tortures and mystery surrounding the prisonersof this VIP prison, which definitely lacked in VIP treatment.Finally, wind the evening down with a discounted West End show,to give you a full and well-spent day discovering London'sculture. For those seeking to discover London's culture in amore interactive setting, attraction museums are ideal. TheLondon Dungeon mixes history with a haunted house theme, withmuseum employees and wax figures unexpectedly frightening thevisitors. In the north of London are the London Planetarium andthe neighboring Madame Tussaud's wax museum, which not onlyhouses the world's largest and most up to date collection of waxfigures, but also the most life-like - you will likely take adouble take to make sure Prince William isn't really standing infront of you. For those who want to stand at the location where"time begins", the nearby town of Greenwich, home of the PrimeMeridian, will impress you. There you can visit the RoyalObservatory, enjoy the beautiful park at the base of theObservatory's hill, the National Maritime Museum, the famousCutty Sark ship, and get a feel for an English village, so closeto the metropolis of London. Whether you choose to partake of the free collections ofLondon's museums, the countless options that the London Passprovides, or the attraction museums both in and near to London,you will be happy with the result. London's museums are verywell organized and are full of surprising facts about the citythat jump out at you from paintings, photos, sculptures,documents, architecture, and wax figures! Any visitor is boundto be surprised and impressed by the London they see guided byits museums. About the author: This article was written by Pat Stevens with support from TheJesmond Dene Hotel, a family run bed and breakfast locatedwithin walking distance to King's Cross station. To learn moreabout how bed and breakfasts can add to your London travelexperience, please visit http://www.jesmonddenehotel.co.uk/

Written by: Pat Stevens

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