The National Gallery is a magnificent Georgian edifice on the northern side of Trafalgar Square that houses a massive collection of Western European art. Started in 1838, you can find many early Renaissance works in the Sainsbury Wing of the gallery, including those of Botticelli and Giovanni Bellini. The West Wing contains works by Titian, Michelangelo and Raphael, the north wing contains works by Rubens, Rembrandt and Caravaggio, and the east wing contains works by Seurat, Canaletto, Degas and Monet. A portable audio guide is available in different languages.
Explore a história natural do planeta desde a época pré-histórica até aos nossos dias num dos mais visitados museus de Londres. Em 1881, o Museu de História Natural mudou-se para a sua actual sede. Desenhado por Alfred Waterhouse, este edifício é hoje um dos mais bonitos e famosos de Londres. Seus respeitosos vestíbulos hoje abrigam mais de 300 anos de colecções, com mais de 68 milhões de exemplares de espécies. Amplamente divididas em duas galerias a "Vida" e "Galeria Terra", o museu oferece muito mais do que pode ser visto num dia, e seus pés vão cansar antes do seu cérebro. Deixe os seus filhos correrem entre os esqueletos de dinossauros, vulcões em erupção e reconstrucções das baleias azuis em tamanho real, é muito pouco provável que as crianças vão esquecer a primeira vez que estiveram aqui.
Take a glimpse into the life of World War II Prime Minister Winston Churchill (1874-1965), arguably the greatest British statesman of the 20th Century, through this unique and historical collection. Within the Cabinet War Rooms, the museum captures the public and private life and achievements of the British leader and icon. Separated into five chapters, take a glimpse at the young Winston Churchill and his life as a politician, statesman and war leader. The museum has over 150 original objects including Churchill's baby rattle and his trench periscope used on the Western Front. There are also numerous documents, photographs, and audiovisual and interactive displays. For anyone interested in the history of the 20th Century, this exhibit is a must.
Tate Britain é uma parte da Tate Gallery, na Inglaterra. Inaugurado em 1897, o seu edifício é lindo e palaciano com enormes colunas e esculturas de pedra para adornando o telhado. O lugar exibe a arte britânica a partir de 1500, a galeria também é conhecida por seu apoio à nova geração dos artistas contemporâneos e artistas multimídia. A arte moderna em exibição varia desde o período antes de Rafael até o cubismo. Giacometti, Picasso, Moore, Hepworth e Warhol estão entre os nomes em exposição e a galeria exibe anualmente os artistas que são pré-selecionados para o Prêmio Turner.
With its expansive floors, the Science Museum allows one to explore the history of technology and glimpse into the future. Starting at the crowd-favorite gallery, Wonderlab, where you learn the laws of science, you can move through a vast array of interactive galleries which demand audience participation. From medical history to nuclear physics, the museum has got it all covered. Challenging the perception among many children that science is boring, the multitude of things to press, touch, watch and think about, make this museum a firm favorite with the kids. A popular attraction is the IMAX cinema, where you can enjoy interesting 2D and 3D films.
The fresh, bright atmosphere of the National Maritime Museum will make you feel like you're on a deck. The various exhibitions in the galleries offer an interactive experience with heaving open hatchway doors, turning the ship's wheel and using Viking oars. Check out ancient uniforms, follow Admiral Nelson's sea-faring career, watch archive material of passenger ocean travel, discover what life was like in Britain's maritime heyday, and get involved in various workshops. Take a photo with the huge ship in the bottle for keepsakes, marvel at a Fijian canoe, explore whimsical ship figureheads, and revel in thousands of years' worth of maritime heritage.
Unlike what the name suggests Austin/Desmond Fine Art focuses on exhibiting modern British art and does not limit itself to fine arts alone. Established in 1988 this gallery has on display artworks spread across various genres; sculpture, fine art, sketches, contemporary art, ceramics and photography. Visitors can marvel at works by local and international artists with the likes of Antonio Calderara, Anish Kapoor, Walter LeBlanc, Robert Adams, Michael Andrews and others.
Whitehall is a fascinating museum within an old Tudor house in Cheam, Sutton, England. The impressive early 16th-century structure, timber-framed estate consists of an authentic Tudor kitchen, a fireplace replete with cooking equipment and an entire room dedicated to the fabulous Nonsuch Palace – a former palace built in the 17th-century by Henry VIII. The structure also consists of various Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian influences within its walls. Children’s entertainment includes dressing up in Victorian and Tudor era clothes and playing with traditional old-world toys. Also on the premises is a charming little tea room serving delicious cream tea and homemade cake. Public visitation is granted and admission is free. Wheelchair access is available and comfortable.
SoundFjord as the name alludes is a venue dedicated to promote sound arts. This gallery, founded in 2009, is one of the few places in the city offering a research unit and a gallery committed to acoustics. The exhibitions held here are a musical delight; Duncan Whitley's Cante y Rezo (Song and Prayer) explores the Latin hymns and Song Ming Ang's You and I seeks to understand cultural differences and the influence of music on people. Visitors can also attend workshops that can offer deeper insight into the sound system. Check the website for further details.
A former Post Office Savings Bank building, today converted into a mesmerizing Science Museum gallery called the Blythe House. The lower level of the gallery building displays the collection from the Wellcome Trust- the artifacts from the history of medicine. Consisting of ninety rooms, Blythe House also has a conservation laboratory, a lot of things that most of the people have never seen. This science and conservation museum is a must visit.
The National Gallery is a magnificent Georgian edifice on the northern side of Trafalgar Square that houses a massive collection of Western European art. Started in 1838, you can find many early Renaissance works in the Sainsbury Wing of the gallery, including those of Botticelli and Giovanni Bellini. The West Wing contains works by Titian, Michelangelo and Raphael, the north wing contains works by Rubens, Rembrandt and Caravaggio, and the east wing contains works by Seurat, Canaletto, Degas and Monet. A portable audio guide is available in different languages.