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Great Museums to visit with children

Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood The Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood houses a collection of toys, dolls and dolls' houses, children's costumes and nursery antiques. It also offers a lively programme of activities at weekends and in the holidays. Address: Cambridge Heath Road, E2 Phone: 020 8983 5200 Price: FREE
Imperial War Museum The Imperial War Museum tells the story of 20th century warfare on the home front and on the front line. Displays include the Blitz and Trench Experiences and the current Women and War exhibition which tells the story of servicewomen, nurses, land girls, factory workers, pilots and peacekeepers. It is the moat ambitious and far reaching exhibition ever mounted on this theme. Address: Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road, SE1 Phone: 020 7416 5000
London's Transport Museum Travel through time and discover the colourful story of London's famous transport system, from 1800 to the present day, through exciting displays of buses, trams and trains. KidZone has hands-on areas where fun activities help children learn about different aspects of transport. There are regular programmes of events, children's craft workshops and monthly tours of the museum depot. Address: London's Transport Museum, WC2E Phone: 020 7379 6344. Nearest Station: Covent Garden Tube
Natural History Museum The Natural History Museum contains hundreds of exciting interactive exhibits with sections on ecology and the animal world, along with the new Earthquake Experience and the Dinosaur Gallery. Highlights include the new tyrannosaurus rex, which moves, roars - and smells! The adjoining Darwin Centre allows visitors to meet Museum curators and researchers, to find out about their work, recent scientific discoveries and the Museum's vast collections. Address: Cromwell Road, SW7 Phone: 020 7942 5000
Science Museum The Science Museum holds the world's most comprehensive collections of science, technology and medicine. Features include a Space Gallery, where you can see the Apollo 10 command module and the new Wellcome Wing, boasting Digitopolis - an entertaining look at modern technology and the IMAX cinema. Launch Pad, the interactive area, is always popular with children. Address: Exhibition Road, SW7 Phone: 0870 870 4868
Victoria and Albert Museum From puppet making to turban tying, there's always a huge range of activities for children of all ages at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Embark upon an adventure across the museum with the museum's Backpack Tours and Activity Cart, both filled with exciting hands-on activities including jigsaws, stories, puzzles and construction games. Address: Cromwell Road, SW7 Phone: 020 7942 2000 Price: FREE Nearest Station: South Kensington Tube
British Museum Great displays on familiar National Curriculum topics, such as The Ancient Romans and the Ancient Egyptians Address: Great Russell Street Phone: 020 7323 8299 (information desk) Price: FREE Nearest Station: Russell Square