London Arts & Culture

Modern and contemporary art housed in a sexy old power station

History and culture on a grand scale

Major arts destination

Seriously darling institution dedicated to the decorative arts

Britain's unmissable encyclopaedic collection of paintings

World-class institution devoted to international film culture

The bigger picture

World-class opera and ballet

Mostly gothic church with important people buried in it

Stately jewel with a masterful art collection and a view

Britain's first independent gallery devoted to photography

Mammoth collection housed in an architectural wonder

Gay-friendly — and often gay — theatre in the heart of Soho

Out-of-the-way treasure of European masters

The East End's original art gallery

Renowned theatre showcasing new writers

Icon of icons

18th-century institution still going strong

Inspiring botanical landmark

Buzzy trendy starry not-for-profit central London theatre