London is arguably one of the most significant cultural hubs in the world. There are an extensive range of world-class museums and unless you are in the city for a long time you will not get to see it all!

The exhibitions they host are unique as they bring together a variety of paintings, unique artefacts and more. They’re often held in the most stunning venues and present the opportunity to delve into more depth on a specific subject or to discover a new area of interest.

Here is our top 10 list of museum exhibitions in London that we believe you should check out.

1.   “Victoria: Woman and Crown” at Kensington Palace

A woman that hardly requires an introduction, Queen Victoria is one of the United Kingdom’s most legendary monarchs. Two hundred years have passed since her birth; minds are still fresh with the memories of the matriarch who assumed the English throne when she was just 18. Victoria is also the longest-reigning ruler in the English dynasty. The exhibition at Kensington Palace will introduce the Queen as a young woman and take you through the stories surrounding her roles as Queen, wife and mother.

2.    Buckingham Palace Tour

How about visiting the Queen’s official residence itself? Buckingham Palace is known to open its doors to the public every summer. This is the once a year chance you get to explore the exorbitantly furnished State Rooms you have always been hearing about in the news. The building is one of the world’s fewest remaining working royal palaces. Be sure to keep your eyes open for some of the Royal Collection’s greatest treasures on display.

3.   “Body Worlds” at The London Pavilion

This one’s for lovers of the strange and definitely not one for the squeamish. At this exhibition, you will get the chance to get under the skin of the human body. Muscles, tissues, bones, and everything that falls in-between are all on display. The London Pavilion at Piccadilly Circus hosts, featuring some 200 display items, plus a few donated bodies which have been preserved for public viewing. This exhibition also offers you the chance to reflect on how lifestyle choices affect health. Fascinating, but not for the faint hearted!

4.    “AI” at Barbican

At last, something for technophiles and Artificial Intelligence geeks. With machines getting smarter than ever and doing seemingly impossible things, this exhibition is one avenue for you for the seeing-believing controversy. Perhaps you have many questions that need answers, questions about technology and innovation. Maybe you are confused as to whether life’s getting easier or if control is slipping from our hands. What will the average human look like a hundred years from now? Well, some of the top researchers and artist commissions will be on the ground to discuss the truth with you.

5.   “Beasts of London” at the Museum of London

Compared to about three to four decades ago, there are far fewer squirrels and pigeons in the city. But London was once wild land, which is what this exhibition is set to remind us. From exotic beasts imported into England for entertainment to the herded cattle, you’ll find out how it used to be. Beasts of London at the Museum of London offers a wholly interactive and multi-sensory digital installation that immerses visitors into the world of animals. Voiced by some big names, each creature narrates London’s story from an animal’s perspective.

6.   “The Moon” at National Maritime Museum

In the spirit of celebrating 50 years since the storied Apollo 11 landed on the Moon, the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich is putting together the UK’s biggest exhibition yet. Solely about the Moon, the event will be exploring the human race’s cultural and scientific relationship with this bright celestial body. This is done with more than 180 objects, including some from NASA’s lunar mission. Additionally, the exhibition will discuss the future of space exploration.

7.    “Manga” at the British Museum

Manga is no longer the Asian thing it used to be. It has grown way beyond its Japanese roots, becoming a global phenomenon. Since many people do not know a lot about it, the British Museum has decided to chart the history of the Manga illustration style. This will be done right through to present-day incarnations within the anime and gaming sectors. There are interactive elements, including the ability to have your portrait Manga-fied. You will also get the chance to relish in some dressing up by donning costumes.

8.    “Wildlife Photographer of the Year” at the National History Museum

Wildlife Photographer of the Year is one of the most anticipated annual exhibitions held at the Natural History Museum in London. If you appreciate some well-taken wildlife photography, this is one event you cannot afford to miss. The exhibition displays some of the most excellent examples of photography from the previous year, and some will be jaw-droppingly good.

9.   “Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing”, The Queen’s Gallery in Buckingham Palace

It is more than 500 years since Leonardo da Vinci died, but he is still recognised as one of the greatest minds to have ever lived. This exhibition takes it upon itself to gather more than 200 of the Renaissance professional’s most significant artworks. This mélange forms the largest exhibition of da Vinci’s work in more than 65 years. The paintings go a long way to provide insight into his work and help us reflect the wholesome range of his interests.

10.                 “Secret Rivers” at The Museum of London Docklands

This may really surprise you, but some of London’s old rivers now run underground. Others have at some point in time changed their course. If that interests you that’s just a drop in the ocean compared to what you’re bound to learn attending the Secret Rivers exhibition. The Museum of London Docklands will take you on a walk-through with paintings and excavated items from the London of our great-grandparents.

There are, of course, more exhibition running in London. But since you can probably only attend a handful we have tried to summarise some of the best and most varied. These are undoubtedly some of the best exhibitions you can engage yourself in London.