How are you planning to spend your February? February is a great month to visit London. You can make the most of the quieter days that the cooler weather brings, enjoy half term with the children, or join in with London Fashion Week! February in London also coincides with various cultural events and festivals. The Chinese New Year celebrations, typically held in the vibrant Chinatown district brings colourful parades and for those celebrating Valentine’s Day in London – there is a variety of options and events planned across the city. However, there is no better time than the colder quieter months than to visit some of London’s best Museums and Galleries. Great way to spend a rainy day, to take the kids on an informative school holiday trip or to enjoy some of the free attractions London has to offer. In this blog we rounded up a collection of London’s top museum picks.
- The British Museum – Coming in at number 1 has to be this classic British treasure. Its world-renowned collection is a real treat to behold. There are not many places in life where you can discover two million years of human history and culture. Some of the British Museum Highlights are the Rosetta stone, Hoi Hakananai’a and the Egyption Mummies.
- The Natural History Museum – If you thought you’d seen a lot after two million years of human history at The British Museum then that is nothing compared with 4.6 billion years of our planet’s history to explore at the Natural History Museum! From dinosaurs to fossils, the environment to natural forces like volcanoes and earthquakes, there’s lots to discover and learn. There are some special exhibits and events on offer this February, these include a week of half term activities to keep the little ones entertained. Plus, explore love and relationships at Valentine’s at the Museum, or with the Valentine’s Silent Disco, which includes an after-hours private view of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibit.
- The Science Museum – Explore the fascinating realms of science, technology and innovation at this excellent free London museum. Designed to capture the imaginations of all ages you are sure to be able to marvel at the interactive displays and engaging presentations showing all aspects of scientific advancements past, present and future.
- The Victoria and Albert Museum (The V&A) – If creativity and art is more your thing then the next few museums will be right up your street. The V&A museum as it is more commonly know is a museum dedicated to inspiring creativity and exploring makers and innovators from the world over. The museum started its life as a museum of manufacturers after the foundation stone was laid by Queen Victoria in 1899, before becoming known today as The V&A.
- The National Gallery – Home to over 2,300 works of art, The National Gallery celebrates paintings and people from Western Europe from the 13th to 19th centuries. This collection of paintings would definitely be a highlight in your London visit. See famous works of art such as, Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait and Turner’s Fighting Temeraire. Free entry is available.
- The Tate Modern – If modern and contemporary art is more your thing then The Tate Modern may be more your style. Hosting a huge collection of art works from around the world.
If you are planning to visit the museums on your trip to London then consider staying near and around the areas of South Kensington and Mayfair. This way you have the perfect base to make the most out of your break.
We’d love to have you choose to stay at the Washington Mayfair Hotel. Our hotel is conveniently positioned for the hotels and in an elite district of London so you can add a touch of luxury to your stay. Read more about our rooms and suites and book your stay here. We hope you have a great February in London.
