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Review:
The Museum of London is the official museum documenting the history of the capital of the United Kingdom, showcasing the world's largest urban history museum collection, which highlights over six million historic and contemporary artifacts. The museum is located on the London Wall near the Barbican Centre, just a few minutes from the city's financial district and landmarks such as St. Paul's Cathedral. Permanent galleries highlight the city's social and cultural history from prehistoric times through the modern day, traveling through the city's Roman and Saxon eras, civil wars, and Medieval tragedies. Gallery spaces include London Before London, which explores the history of the Lower Thames Valley dating back as far as 450,000 B.C., and the People's City and World City Galleries, which detail the city's transformation into a modern mecca in the 20th and 21st centuries. A special exhibit pays tribute to the 2012 London Olympic Games, showcasing the preserved Olympic flame cauldron crafted for the Games by Thomas Heatherwick.
150 London Wall, Barbican, London EC2Y 5HN, United Kingdom, Phone: +44-20-70-01-98-44
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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