London is a city that you can never get tired of. Not only is it huge, but it’s also constantly evolving, meaning you’ll always find something new to do when you return. Like Paris, it’s steeped in history and has a sense that it was once the centre of the world. You can see that history everywhere you look, but there are many great museums in London that let you learn even more.

Science Museum

The Science Museum has several locations around the UK but its main one can be found in London. Located on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, it’s right in the heart of the capital making it ideal for museum hopping. 

This is a must-see attraction for anyone who is interested in the way the world around them works from very basic scientific principles to unique inventions and contraptions that changed the world. 

One of these is a replica of Pascal’s Calculator, one of the first-ever mechanical ‘adding machines’ to make it easier to add large numbers together. It was created in 1642 by a French inventor named Blaise Pascal. 

You may not heard of Pascal before but you’re certainly aware of his work. The Frenchman invented many important pieces of technology and mathematical concepts but his creation of the roulette wheel is the most notable. 

Today, roulette is enjoyed by millions all around the world. In addition to the many physical casinos in London that offer the game, digital versions have also emerged in online platforms like PokerStars Casino offering multiple variants like American, high roller, and PokerStars Roulette. 

In addition to Pascal’s work, you’ll find examples from other important inventors from the likes of Edward Jenner, Shizuo Ishiguro, and Thomas Edison. 

Be warned though, the Science Museum might make you feel old as it also features historical items like an Apple iPad 2. 

Postal Museum

You might think the postal museum is just going to be a collection of stamps but it’s far from it. Located on Phoenix Place, conveniently within walking distance from King’s Cross, Russell Square, Farringdon, and Chancery Lane, it’s a doddle to get to. 

It features exhibits on the evolution of postal uniforms, the Post Office’s connections to the Titanic, and how the postal service has evolved over the years. There are even interactive elements like vacuum tubes that let you send messages to your friends elsewhere in the building. 

The museum’s main attraction is Mail Rail. This little-known railway has been snaking its away under the streets of London for over a century and was originally created as a way to avoid the congestion at surface level and improve security. The system was closed down in 2003 but has been revived by the Postal Museum to allow visitors to see how letters and parcels once made their way across London. It’s a snug fit, so maybe have a light breakfast on the day you visit, but it’s worth being squashed into the converted rail carriages to see this hidden world below the city. 

Cutty Sark

Cutty Sark is a clipper ship that was first sailed in 1870. It originally served as a cargo ship to bring tea to the UK to satiate the country’s massive appetite for the drink, though it later worked bringing wool from Australia. 

It was one of the last sailing ships of its kind with steamships soon replacing the Cutty Sark and its contemporaries as the main mode of transport for cargo. 

The ship has changed hands several times over the years, being sent to Portugal in the late 19th century before returning to the UK in 1922. Today, it stands on land in Greenwich and is open to the public. 

Getting there is easy, just grab the DLR to the conveniently-named station, Cutty Sark. From there, it’s just a one minute walk. Once inside, you’ll get to see what life was like at sea in centuries gone by and enjoy spectacular views of London over the River Thames.