Welcome to West London’s museums Science Museum
Gunnersbury Park Museum Keep it local at Gunnersbury Park Museum, showcasing the history of Ealing and Hounslow. The museum was opened in 1929 with items on display including objects, photos and paintings reflecting life in the
two boroughs from prehistory to the present day. www.hounslow.info Victoria & Albert Museum Completing South Kensington’s big three is the V&A, with some of London’s most beautiful exhibitions including costume, fashion, sculpture, ceramics, art and many others. An excellent tea room is worth the visit alone. www.vam.ac.uk London Motorcycle Museum Bikers will love the London Motorcycle Museum in Greenford
which has a huge collection from many different periods. Visitors can take a tour around motorbikes used in Eastenders and Dad’s Army, and the collection is often taken to events around the UK and has even been as far afield as Rio de Janeiro. www.motorcycle-uk.com PM Gallery and House The PM Gallery at Pitzhanger Manor is a major art venue in West London, exhibiting contemporary art. It also has the largest collection of Martinware in the country and
The cafe at the V&A
visitors can take guided tours of the house. There is a regular programme of events and the venue can be hired for weddings and civil partnerships. www.ealing.gov.uk Spelthorne Museum Another great gem is Spelthorne Museum, showcasing the history of Staines. Exhibitions span vast periods including prehistoric, Roman and Victorian periods. The museum offers a fascinating introduction to the area. www.spelthorne museum.org.uk
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psychology exhibition showing what it is that makes you tick. The museum has its own IMAX cinema showing breathtaking science films. www.sciencemuseum. org.uk
Pitzhanger Museum
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