If you are planning to visit London why not try visiting the following must-see places?

The British Museum at Great Russell Street is the first destination. The British Museum's art collection includes artworks from all over the world. Some of the gems that you will find at the British Museum are the Parthenon sculptures, Portland Vase, and the Rosetta stone. The British Museum is considered as one of the best in the world and it was established in 1753 via the Act of Parliament. The first collections were from Sir Hans Sloane. The daily gallery tours, special exhibitions, and guided tours are some of the special offers from this world-renowned museum.

Next destination is the Tate Museum, where you can find contemporary and modern art. Works from Picasso, Pollock, Warhol, Rothko, Bonnard, Dali, Matisse, and Cézanne can be found in this museum. Located at the former locations of Bankside Power Station and near the banks of the Thames is the Tate Museum.

Another museum that you should not miss is the National Gallery at Trafalgar Square. This museum boasts of having some of best European paintings. The number of paintings that you can find at the National Gallery of London range from 1250 to 1900. Included are paintings by Van Gogh, Gainsborough, Botticelli, Turner, Cezanne, Rembrandt, and Leonardo da Vinci . This museum also offers audio-visual and video programs, guided tours, holiday events (children and adults) , lectures, and special exhibitions.

Next stop is another museum - the Natural History Museum at Cromwell Road. Some of the tallest, biggest, and rarest animals can be found here. Among the displays in the museum are a life-sized model of a Blue Whale, a 40-year old spider, earthquake simulators, and an elephant bird egg. Children and adults alike will also enjoy the interactive exhibits on Creepy-Crawlies, Dinosaurs, Ecology, Human Biology, Investigate, Mammals, and The Power Within.

Another location you definitely shouldn't miss is the London Eye, an observation wheel which allows a fantastic view of London during a 30-minute ride. Discounts are offered to groups of 15 or more.

After the London Eye ride, you may want to visit the Science Museum at Exhibition Road. Here you will experience the scientific advances man has made in the past 300 years. Afterwards, you can drop by at the Victoria & Albert Museum of art and design. Located at SouthKensington, the museum showcases a large collection of Italian Renaissance sculpture among other artworks.

If you want to encounter famous and historical personalities, you should visit Madame Tussauds at Marylebone Road. Here you'll find, among others, the Dalai Lama, Shakespeare, and Kylie. Afterwards, visit the Tower of London where 500 years ago, many notable personalities were imprisoned.

Lastly stop is the National Maritime Museum where you'll find various models and trophies from all over the world. Children will surely enjoy the All Hands gallery and the professional ship simulator.

What are you waiting for? Go and visit London now!

Eddie Tap writes for many travel websites including the Travel to London website