Rainy Day or Not: London Museums Are Always Free.

If ever you come across a rainy day in London (it will happen), do not sit around, twiddling your thumbs. Many of London’s best rainy day activities are the least expensive attractions in town.

Aside from certain exhibits the may charge a fee, the majority of London's museums are free to the public. London is a city rich in history and culture. You should leave yourself a good couple hours for each museum as many, such as The Victoria and Albert Museum and The Natural History Museum, can be quite extensive.

Don’t feel rushed - you may have enough rainy days to fill up. Even when it's not raining, London museums have fascinating works to offer.

Here are a few current interesting exhibits and displays:

The Victoria and Albert Museum
My Generation: The Glory Years of British Rock
Peter Rabbit: The Tale of a Tale

The Natural History Museum
The new Darwin Centre, which opened in September 2009.
Life in the Sea.
The dinosaurs gallery.

The National Gallery contains paintings by artist like Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Monet and Van Gogh, as well as rotating special exhibitions. For example, from October through January 2011, they will exhibit the works of Canaletto and his rivals.

- Text and image by Robin Tarleton.