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    No visit to London is complete without checking out its fantastic selection of museums and galleries. Here are some of the best (in no particular order). Take your pick, then use the London attractions map to work out how to get there and which one to visit next.

1. British Museum

British Museum has been displaying global historic artifacts discovered by British explorers. Opened in 1759, it was the first national museum to be open to the public in the world. Highlights include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon Sculptures and Egyptian mummies.

Address: Great Russell St, WC1B 3DG

Price: Free (permanent collections); admission charge applies for temporary exhibitions.

2. Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)

As you walk through the museum's mix of Victorian and contemporary architecture, you’re as likely to see an exhibition with vast collections including everything from potteries and fashion to wallpapers and jewellery, spanning 5 ,000 years.

Address: Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL

Price: Some exhibitions and events carry a separate charge. Admission is free.

3. Natural History Museum

Explore our planet’s living wonders at the Natural History Museum. Inside the striking building, favorites include the Dinosaurs gallery, the blue whale model and the state-of-the-art Darwin Centre, where you can see hundreds of bones of animals as well as scientists at work. Address: Cromwell Road, SW7 5BD

Price: £ 14 for adults; £ 11 for people( 13-17 or ages 62 + ) or students with ID; £ 6 for children (3-12).

4. Imperial War Museum London

A powerful museum shining a light on the history of conflict from the First World War to today. IWM is made up of permanent galleries, such as the ace Curiosities of War exhibit, and temporary displays, exploring recent conflicts and terrorist attacks.

Address: Lambeth Road, SEI 6HZ

Price: Free

21£®Which museum requires an entrance fee?

A£®British Museum.                      B£®Victoria and Albert Museum.

C£®Natural History Museum.              D£®Imperial War Museum London.

22£®What is special about British Museum?

A£®It has many historic collections.

B£®It's the world's first national museum opened.

C£®It requires admission for temporary exhibitions.

D£®It is the most famous museum in London.

23£®What can you see in Natural History Museum?

A£®Living dinosaurs.                    B£®Fantastic buildings.

C£®The scientist Darwin.                D£®A model of a blue whale.