London's Secret Museums
The British Capital is known for having some of the best museums in the world, including; Natural History Museum, The British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. But many people don't know about the incredible lesser-known museums!
In this blog, our budget hotel in King's Cross explores some of the city's 'secret' museums…
Sherlock Holmes Museum
Step inside the London home of the world's most famous detective at the Sherlock Holmes Museum…221B Baker Street to be more precise. Be transported back in time to the Victorian era and explore the works of renowned author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The museum has an exhibition which features life-size waxworks and memorabilia. It also has a gift shop which is full of quirky objects and souvenirs. You must buy tickets upon arrival.
House of MinaLima
This ones for all you Potterheads out there. Step inside the world of J.K Rowling magnificent wizarding world at the unusual House of MinaLima. The quirky museum is tucked away in London's West End and showcases the work of Miraphore Mina and Eduardo Lima, the designers behind the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts movie artwork. Wind around narrow staircases and browse authentic artwork, prints and graphics as well as original movie props.
[photo credit: MinaLima]
Body Worlds
Educate yourself on the miracle that is the human body at Body Worlds! An unusual museum located at London Pavilion, which features more than 200 interactive exhibits which delve into the human body and how different lifestyles can affect our health and bodies. It also features 25 REAL bodies preserved by Dr Gunther von Hagens and Dr Angelina Whalley, using their plastination technique.
[photo credit: Matt Architecture]
Comfort Inn King's Cross St Pancras is a modern, budget hotel in London. To check availability, contact the London hotel team on (0) 20 7837 1940 or email info@comfortinnkingscross.co.uk.